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New to fitness and not sure where to begin? has your back! Starting a new fitness regime in a gym can be intimidating, but these home exercises are the perfect springboard. Springbok Sevens and Fifteens Women’s Vice Captain Zinhle Ndawonde shares some of the home exercises she does to maintain her strength when she’s not training […] More
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I’m going to start this article with a little bit of a rant. (What’s new!?) Society wants plus-size women to lose weight so bad. I get told constantly (by loved ones and strangers alike) that my body is too large, too unhealthy, and basically just too much for them. I’m used to it. However, I […] More
The bear crawl might seem like child’s play, but the results it offers are v v serious. This quadruped (all fours) exercise targets your shoulders, core,back muscles simultaneously. And while it looks incredibly simple in this video, doing the bear crawl exercise correctly can be an extreme challenge for people who are unable to keep […] More
Given how popular HIIT workouts have become in the past couple years, chances are good that you’ve heard about high-intensity interval training and recognize the name. But if you find yourself wondering, “What is HIIT?” as in, what is an actual HIIT workout like, these pro tips from certified trainers who specialize in teaching the technique will […] More
You might have seen your favourite Instagram trainer mention hypertrophy on her strength training posts. Or maybe you heard the term in a fitness class or while listening to a workout podcast. No matter where you came across it, if you’ve found yourself wondering, “what is hypertrophy?” — and what does it have to do with […] More
Under Armour is on the hunt for SA’s most Hard Core. Their mission: to find a fitness trainer with great moves and the vibe to lead a fun, energetic fitness class. Up for grabs: All the gear you could want, plus the chance to be Core Trainer for a year. Sound intriguing? Here’s everything you […] More
How To Do Lateral Squats Correctly Your inner thighs will thank you. Of all the many squat variations, lateral squats are one of my favourites because they fire up your posterior chain (or the backside of your body), as well as your inner thighs. This makes them an ideal move to add to your leg days, especially, but […] More
