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So you thought this year was going to be #20plenty in the gains department. Now you’re self-isolated with a tempting-looking couch and even more tempting-looking kitchen cupboard full of stockpiled delights. Don’t give up on your goals, Susan. You can get a full-body workout in every day using your bodyweight alone. But if body-weight workouts […] More
It’s been drilled into you a zillion times: There are scientifically proven benefits of exercising regularly. Among other things, it can help reduce anxiety and boost your mood — things we all could really use during the age of the novel coronavirus. “We know about the mental and physical benefits of exercise for the brain, […] More
The 14 Yoga Stretches To Do Daily If You Want To Become More Flexible Make sure to nama-stay in each one for at least 30 seconds. The best yoga stretches to do every day are the ones that can help you increase your flexibility and full range of motion from head to toe. These include […] More
From Adventure races that took over 30 hours to complete, to running the 68km Maxi Race — the Karoo Burn is still hands-down the toughest race I’ve competed in. That’s probably the exact reason why I loved it. Here’s what went down… The Karoo Burn Bicycling Magazine’s Karoo Burn is a 242km race from Calvinia […] More
This may come as a surprise, but just like you wouldn’t go for a jog in your favourite pair of jeans (you, wouldn’t, right?) the sunglasses you wear lounging poolside are not good for outdoor workouts. Sporty sunnies are as fit for purpose as high-waisted leggings or a moisture-wicking t-shirt. And like the rest of […] More
When I was offered the chance to try out Emsculpt, a non-invasive body-sculpting treatment, at Dr Natalia Novikova, the Aesthetic Gynaecologist’s Cape Town practice (she’s also in Joburg!), I leapt at the opportunity. I mean, who doesn’t want to build muscle while lying down and catching up on your reading? Plus, one session on your […] More
Social media is a great place to find expert advice, fitness inspiration and exercise routines all at the tips of your fingers — and TikTok is no exception. Many fitness influences have taken to the land of catchy dances, lipsyncs and comedy skits, to show you that fitness and healthy eating can be fun too! […] More
It’s hard to fit in a workout when you have kids. So here’s a hack: As the little ones get older, you can start roping them into your training sessions by disguising the workouts as games. And it doesn’t have to be all cardio sprints and star jumps, either. Practising body-weight moves is an effective […] More
