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So, we know we know that the Zoom founder’s net worth leapt more than 100% in three months. We know that we will be home fitness and social distancing for many moons to come and wearing masks. But what of the bigger lifestyle trends coming out of global lockdown? Our editor Danielle Weakley presented on […] More
If you want to improve your strength, agility and cardio and have limited time, try this 9-minute workout at home. It even includes breaks! But it’s tough. Expect to be sweaty, breathless and burn max calories in a short amount of time. Scroll all the way down for the video. Challenge yourself – and your […] More
The livestream workout has become my new obsession during lockdown. You can try nearly any style of workout in the sanctity of your own home with no one to judge your bent knees in downward dog or your mismatched, unironed gym clothes. You can take the beginner option on a move because it’s day one […] More
Workouts at home are a thing now, for obvious reasons, and they come with their own set of challenges over and above the phantom exercise bike (yeah, we’re all still chewing on “home gym of dreams” fantasy). One issue you’ve probably run into is The Plateau… So, how do you push through and up your […] More
If you’ve ever done a group exercise class, you’ll know that special kind of betrayal that comes when you’re about to finish your set and your instructor yells, “five more reps!”. We know it well. And it has us wondering: Does President Cyril Ramaphosa secretly moonlight as a group fitness instructor? Lockdown was meant to […] More
Being a runner and being stuck at home is not ideal… To be honest, I’ve found it quite frustrating and miss the mental-health benefits that I get from running. But, this can be an opportunity to work on things we often “don’t find the time to do” (or avoid because we just want to run […] More
Our president, Cyril Ramaphosa, announced on Monday night that we are under a nation-wide lockdown until the 16th April. This lockdown will begin this Thursday at midnight. Although most of SA has been expecting this, it’s still a shock to the system and downright scary. For those of us committed to our fitness for physical […] 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