Yup – you heard right – now’s your chance to win a trip for two to Mauritius with Monster Energy, SWEAT 1000 and ! Looking for a workout with a view? Mauritius is proof that working up a sweat is easier with the right scenery. From colourful coral reefs and azure blue waters to twisting […] More
When it comes to baking, few ingredients make cookies as ooey-gooey soft as butter. But ghee fans know that’s not your only option. Back up… what is ghee, you ask? It’s a form of clarified butter (butter that’s simmered at a low boil so the water content and milk solids evaporate), used in Indian cooking […] More
No one can ever forget how quickly Nkateko “Takkies” Dinwiddy got back into form so soon after having her baby. It’s been a while since then, and she’s still in the greatest shape you can imagine. We decided to catch up with her to see how she’s keeping fit and to share her top four combo […] More
If you’ve been part of the #fitsquad for a while, you know all about protein. You’ve seen the buff guys and girls with their protein shakes, those trying to lose weight are munching on protein bars and chicken breasts – it seems like everyone is loading up on muscle-building stuff. And for good reason… Protein […] More
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance found in all the cells in our bodies, and the most common cause of high cholesterol is an unhealthy lifestyle. Saturated fat – the “bad for you” kind – is found in meat, fish, eggs, butter, cheese, deep-fried, greasy and processed foods. Uh-oh… These foods cause low-density lipoprotein, LDL (the […] More
It all began with a murmur. A slight possibility that there would be a cycling adventure and I would be the lucky candidate for the trip. I tried not to get too excited because I’ve always been told that when things sound too good to be true – they usually are. But this time the […] More
Where do you head first when you get to the gym: the treadmill or the weight rack? Chances are, you prefer one over the other — and that’s totally fine! (#teamrun over here.) Given the time constraints most people have when it comes to squeezing in workouts, it makes sense to combine cardio and strength training. Deciding […] More
Things that only come in giant tubs: TRESemme shampoo, popcorn at the movies, and protein powder. Protein powder containers are so massive, it can be hard to power your way through an entire package before the expiration date stamped on the side. But, is it really that bad to whip up a shake days or weeks after […] More
