These Fun Activities Don’t Feel Like Exercise — But They Build Muscle And Burn Calories
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Fast-Twitch Vs. Slow-Twitch Muscles — A Trainer Explains The Difference
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about the words twitch and muscle? Spasms, perhaps. You’d hardly be alone in thinking that. But when it comes to fitness, it’s most commonly associated with fast-twitch and slow-twitch muscles, the two main types of muscle fibres that are activated whenever you exercise, or […] More
6 Women Share The Craziest Things They’ve Done To Hit 10 000 Steps
Hands up if you’re a fitness-tracker-toting gal. Then we bet you can relate to at least one of these last-ditch attempts to get in those 10 000 steps… “I Run Midnight Laps Around My House” “So, confession time: I count steps on an app not a gadget (totes old school), so I often don’t realise […] More
If You’re Getting Butt Pain And Saddle Sores, Read This Anti-Chafe Advice From The Pros
Started cycling and experiencing butt pain, numbness or saddle sores? My personal journal with butt pain I’ve been cycling for just over two years and I’ve become well-acquainted with my butt during this time. The truth is, your butt always hurts in the beginning. Like with any new sport, your body has to get used […] More
We Asked A Yoga Instructor For The Best Poses To Tackle Upper And Lower Back Pain
The first week of October is National Back Care Awareness Week. The South African Society of Physiotherapists dedicates this week to educate the public on the common causes, risks, complications and prevention of lower back pain. So what causes back pain? Back pain is caused by several conditions: arthritis that affects the lower back and […] More
4 Mental Tricks That’ll Push You Through A Long And Gruelling Run
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This Dynamic Warm-Up Will Help You Prep For Your Best Workout Yet
Real talk: The only actual warm-up mistake you can make is not doing one at all. But if you’re looking to build muscle, boost your range of motion, and start your workouts off on the right foot (read: ready to ), crank out a dynamic warm-up with these stretches first. Time: 5 minutes Equipment: None Good for: Cardio, strength, […] More
How Survivor SA’s Nicole Shaped This Body — While Raising Two Kids
Why she loves CrossFit How Survivor SA’s Steffi Ate and Trained To Build THAT Body How she has stayed in shape as a mother How she eats The impact of on her body Nicole’s top 3 fitness tips Lesley-Ann Brandt Looks Amazing Naked! We Got Her Hot-Body Tips Nicole’s top 3 diet tips More
