Fitness

Fact: losing the impetus to go workout when your gear doesn’t match or feel good is a *thing*. Enter activewear sets, matching bras and tights that’ll have you feeling your best self while training. Not only will you look good, but you’ll also feel good when moving in high-tech fabrics that look cute and get

The South African Marathon season is approaching fast. With the Two Oceans Ultra and Half Marathon scheduled for Saturday, 15 April and Sunday, 16 April 2023 respectively. Running is booming in our country, and, along with a huge increase in runners – by more than 10% since the 2020 lockdown, the tech in running shoes

Earlier this year, Asics launched the Gel-Nimbus™ 25 – the latest iteration of their Gel-Nimbus running shoe series – with a bold claim: “the most comfortable running shoe, as tested by runners”. That got our attention. What Asics Had To Say The Gel-Nimbus™ 25 contains PureGEL™ technology, which is designed to absorb shock and, according

Productivity experts often tell clients to tackle the most challenging task on their to-do list first. The reason: a feeling of accomplishment gives you momentum to check off other less-daunting tasks throughout the rest of the day – even as your attention span diminishes. The same logic can work at the gym: a reverse pyramid

At loggerheads with your busy schedule? Like many women today, trainer Stacie Clark is juggling a career, family and social life, all of which doesn’t leave much time for working out! So, in keeping with her mantra – “burn kilojoules, not time” – she creates quick and effective workout routines that are pretty much excuse-proof

If you’ve ever been to a spinning class, you know that the 45-minute interval ride will leave you high on endorphins and drenched with sweat, not to mention help you burn between 1,673 and 3,347 kilojoules (depending on how hard you ride, of course). But if you aren’t fortunate enough to get into one of the

After the launch of Under Armour’s new training shoe, the UA Flow Dynamic, the Women’s Health staff got busy putting them to the test. We tried out some of our favourite disciplines in the shoe to see how versatile the new technology could be over a range of movements. These kicks did not disappoint.  WIN

By dietician Karen Ansel The Alkaline Diet, or so-called pee strip diet, is having a moment. According to the New York Post, celebs like Kate Hudson and Jennifer Aniston are fans of the plan, which requires you to monitor your pH levels by peeing on a strip of paper that tests your urine. Fun right?

When you think about your core, you’re likely thinking about those all-important ab muscles that peak out of crop tops. But there’s way more to them. According to Catherine Viljoen, a biokineticist at Virgin Active, “The core includes a number of muscles that run the length of the spine and help stabilise the shoulders, spine

Allow us to explain. When it comes to reaching your fitness goals, rest and recovery are just as important as all those sweat sessions. Here’s why: when you exercise, you break down muscle fibres. As the fibres heal, they come back stronger. It’s that healing process that reshapes your body – but it only happens

Whether yours are more akin to watermelon or naartjies, breasts need proper support during any kind of exercise. But the type of bra you need varies according to your breast size and exercise intensity. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite offerings on the market right now. Asics Women’s Accelerate Bra Running Constructed with mesh

There’s no shortage of hard yoga pose #inspo on the net these days. But what if you’re actually inspired to try one yourself? Where would you even start? Megan Hochheimer, founder of US-based Karma Yoga Fitness, who frequently posts her own impressive “physics experiments” (her words), shares the benefits of pushing the boundaries of your

Heading out for a hike is the perfect way to spend time with your friends, family or yourself. But before you search for your nearest mountain, there are things you need to know about hiking backpacks. We’ve got the lowdown on what to look for in hiking backpacks, the best ones and the essentials you

Hooray for longer days and warm sunshine! But if the saying “sun’s out, guns out” fills you with trepidation, don’t stress. Sculpting your biceps and triceps (the muscles at the front and back of your arms) with this arm sculpting workout will make your arms look more toned and reduce the appearance of arm flag. What’s more,

If you’re a mum-to-be, try this easy pregnancy workout to keep healthy and fit during pregnancy from Cotton On Body. This workout is low-impact, meaning it’s gentle on your body but still gets your heart pumping to stay healthy. The Easy Pregnancy Workout 1. Squats Sit back through your heels until your hips are nearly

So you’re eating well and working out but that number on the scale still won’t budge. If you can’t lose weight, know this: a caloric deficit is the only way the number on the scale can drop. But sneaky lifestyle habits could be what’s getting between yourself and creating fewer calories in than calories out.

For those with a race coming up, here is a quick routine of running stretches that you should do the day before to get your body prepped for the race! This is especially important if: You’ve flown to the event and have been sitting in a cramped aeroplane seat. You’ve been tapering and your body is

Introducing the UA Flow Dynamic, Under Armour’s newest and most versatile training shoe yet. With the perfect combination of bounce, cushioning, support, and grip, this shoe is a game-changer for athletes looking to tackle any workout with ease and agility. When Apollo Brands PTY LTD (official distributor of Under Armour in South Africa) launches a

The second my never-tried-a-diet-in-his-life friend said he was doing keto (as mine recently did), I knew the eating plan had surpassed trend status. I’m going to go out on a limb and guess that, if said not-into-wellness-at-all friend has heard of (and is trying!) the keto diet, you most certainly have. Still, you may be

The Garmin vívomove® Trend hybrid smartwatch gives you a classic analog style and essential smart features such as notifications on your compatible smartphone and Garmin Pay™ contactless payments. Real watch hands move to reveal a hidden touchscreen display. Live better with a full suite of health and wellness tools. This includes Body Battery™ energy monitoring,

Amy Dixon, an exercise physiologist and group fitness manager, has created this workout that builds muscle, improves flexibility, and melts away stress. Big bonus: these core yoga poses will fire up your abs. These moves roll yoga and strength into one neat package. They’re so effective because each exercise calls on your entire core and

The benefits of cycling finally got their dues during lockdown, when the number of people going for a ride increased by 200% on weekends and 100% on weekdays.  I got into cycling, and I’ve never been into cycling in my life. I didn’t even know what cleats were. I really got into it, and I really, really enjoyed it. Michelle

If the phrase “fibre in your diet” calls to mind images of your mom popping Metamucil tablets, we don’t blame you — fibre is basically the Golden Girls of the nutrient world. However, it’s also an essential for weight loss. Fibre is about as close to a magic weight loss ingredient as you can get, says Keri Gans,

What’s your favourite meal of the day? Maybe it’s breakfast when you can have a hearty plate of eggs and bacon, or dinner when you can finally have that salmon you’ve been thinking about all day. Now, imagine that’s the only meal you can eat each day. That’s the premise behind the OMAD diet, which stands for “one meal a day,” which is

There’s running, there’s long-distance running and then there’s long-distance trail running. And if hitting the tar or trails for a cheeky 5km wasn’t tasking enough, then tackling this terrain is exactly the kind of torture you will enjoy. But before you head off into the great outdoors, here are some practical tips to bear in

Before, we thought that sleep deprivation and weight gain weren’t related. But research in recent years has shown that not only are they linked, but getting too few zzz’s can have a major impact on an expanding waistline. In a study by the University of Chicago, researchers determined that four nights of sleep deprivation reduced insulin

Tracey-Lee Lusty visited our phones years ago as FitnessGirl_ZA, a woman on a weight-loss mission while championing body positivity and a kind approach to health and wellness. Now, Tracey-Lee has opened up about her struggle with binge eating and how it’s resulted in her opting for life-saving bariatric surgery to recover from obesity. We sat

This full-body high-intensity interval couple’s workout is perfect for pairs looking to torch kilos. Do this workout three days a week for the best results. All you’ll need is a skipping rope and an exercise mat. Complete as many reps as you can in 60 seconds, then rest for 20 seconds before moving on to