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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
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
