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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
Isn’t it a good feeling to know that by entering certain fitness events, you do your bit for the greater good? Opting to run, swim or cycle for a charity really is a rewarding experience. [Also… We all know how hard it can be to stay motivated to run when the rain is bouncing off […] More
Fast-twitch muscles are larger and denser than slow-twitch muscles and can generate more force and power with quicker response times. They’re the ones used during anaerobic workouts like HIIT, heavy lifting, and plyometrics. “The larger and denser your muscles are, the more ATP required, which means a higher level of calorie burn,” says Proniewych. Doing workouts that require […] More
Spoiler alert: There is no fast track to a six-pack or muscle definition in your midsection. But fear not, that’s not to say you should cross it off your list of fitness goals at together. On the contrary, it just means you have to set a high bar for yourself á la Halle Berry and be smart and consistent […] More
Every day is different for CrossFit champ Tia-Clair Toomey. Whether she has double workouts, is hopping on a plane, or going for a long bike ride, the reigning “fittest woman on Earth” (she won the CrossFit games in 2019!) is always on the move. “The beauty of CrossFit is there’s no same day, there’s always a ton of […] More
You probably already know that if you don’t warm up before your workout, you could be setting yourself up for injury. But did you know that you warm-up can have as much of an impact? Case in point: doing a quick little leg stretch before you run doesn’t cut it. A study review presented to […] More
Hip conditioning isn’t sexy — but it is essential. This is especially true for women, as your hips are an integral part of your powerhouse, the lumbo pelvic hip complex (LPHC). The LPHC is the largest joint in the body; it’s responsible for initiating so many movements, both in and outside of the gym — […] More
