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Running and jumping are surefire ways to get your heart rate going, but high-impact cardio workouts like these can also put a ton of stress on the body, which is why fitness pros suggest taking 48-hour breaks between high-intensity, high-impact workouts, or roughly two to three times per week. “If you train using high impact regularly, adding some […] More
So, awkward question… How are those New Year’s resolutions coming along? If your answer is somewhere between “not so great” and “distant memory”, you’re not alone. According to U.S. News, approximately 80% of resolutions fail by the second week of February. And with the year that was January finally behind us, the clock is ticking. […] More
Learning how to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time isn’t easy. But according to experts it can be done — and, what’s more, it’s actually more beneficial and sustainable for your body in the long run. Phil Catudal, personal trainer and nutrition expert, can speak to this. “It’s called body recomposition, and […] More
Have you started your #NewYearNewYou fitness regime and grinding hard, but not seeing results as quickly as you thought you would? Join the queue. Time to PumpHIITup! While getting in shape is a process that doesn’t offer an overnight reward; there are a few fitness boosting ‘cheats’ that can help speed things up. One such […] More
Hanging out on the couch the day after an intense workout may seem like the best way to give your muscles some time to recover, but you might be surprised to learn that your body will actually bounce back better if you keep it moving by opting to engage in an active recovery activity instead. […] More
If you’re looking to increase your upper body strength, look no further than the Arnold press. And before you ask, yes, the exercise gets its name from Arnold Schwarzenegger (a.k.a. The Terminator). No, it will not pump you up like the former bodybuilder-turned-actor-turned-governor or California. One thing it will do? Push your upper body to […] More
When Lucinda Viljoen embarked on her fitness journey, she slowly found that her restrictive eating and over-exercising was pushing her further to the lighter end of the scale. Tired of the negative impact it was having on her health, she decided to switch things up. With the help of weight training, yoga, moderation and pure […] More
If you’re feeling the glow of your 2020 fitness goals dimming, this one’s for you. Getting to the gym can be hard, expensive, and take a lot of time out of your day. But working out at home? It provides you with the benefits of a much more flexible schedule, less of a time commitment, […] More
