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5 Burpee Variations That’ll Finally Stop You Hatin’ On This Powerhouse Move Reignite the flame. Feel it burn! “We love burpees,” said nobody, ever. When did these powerhouse moves become the least favourite child of the exercise pack? Could it stem from that time your gym instructor made you do 15 consecutive burpees? Whatever the […] More
I’ve had a couple of bad experiences with Zumba and similar dance classes. The dates vary, but the experience is always the same: Music blaring, energy running high, everyone hyped up and moving in beautiful unison and then as the class goes left, I go right. I bump into someone. They try not to look […] More
Nothing screams “new year, new body” like a 5:45am sweat sesh. Every. Morning. Don’t feel bad for me though — I’m part of the 5am club, so watching the sun rise as I attempt to hold a 30-second plank is fun for me. Legit! I tried out Adventure Boot Camp in Pinelands and these are […] More
Start (and maintain) a regular yoga practice right at home with this easy-to-use app. It offers sequences ranging from 10 to 90 minutes and easily caters to all experience levels. The best part: Some stand-out music that flows with your practice. To top it off, each time you sign on, the app generates a new vinyasa […] More
The first quarter of the year is generally a busy one for runners across South Africa. Some of the biggest running events are on the horizon, so you’ll most likely have your head in the game already. Prep is key. So, are you ready to level up your game with these running workouts? Strength and […] More
There’s nothing like a little friendly competition with yourself (and the device on your wrist), but juggling sports with a busy lifestyle can be difficult. You need both the mental and physical stamina, plus some killer fitness tech that’ll not only keep you motivated but be ready to go when you are. The good news […] More
It’s so easy to count it out, but recovery is an important step of any training program. It doesn’t matter if you’re new to the gym or getting ready to run your next marathon. Any kind of exercise puts your body through wear and tear, so you want to give your muscles and tendons the […] More
I recently had the most epic active holiday. I’m talking bucket list stuff here: paddling the great Gariep River (aka Orange River), camping along its breathtaking banks, sleeping under an explosion of stars. It was everything. And now I can’t quite imagine planning a trip that doesn’t include a game of chicken with a rapid […] More
