Looking to sculpt your shoulders with just a set of weights? The perfect move to help you do this is the front dumbbell raise. It’s an essential shoulder exercise that will build strength and stability in the tops of your arms. Similar to a lateral dumbbell raise, this move targets your deltoids (the triangular muscles on top of
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Huawei’s new watch GT 2 42MM combines the sophistication of a classic timepiece with smart tech to give you a feature-rich multi-sport fitness watch that’s as functional as it is beautiful with its new aesthetic design. Super efficient Sporting the company’s Kirin A1 chip, the Watch GT 2 builds on its predecessor’s ultra-low power consumption
If a sculpted stomach wasn’t already a fitness goal of yours, one look at Halle Berry’s rock-hard abs on Instagram just might have bumped it to the top of your shortlist. Almost as inspiring as the image itself was the caption that accompanied it, in which the actress acknowledges how much freaking effort it took to carve her
The Cape Town Cycle Tour is around the corner — 8th of March to be exact — and we’re gearing up for race day! There are a number of ways to improve your performance on the day and we’ve got the best advice for you below. Cape Town Cycle Tour Entries If you don’t already
Dancing — that moment when your fave song comes on and you can’t help shaking your bootie and lifting your arms in the air (my classic white girl move). Yes, dancing. Whether you’re born with natural rhythm or the toe-tap is your move, there’s something so freeing about listening to music and moving your body.
In typical WH-style, we like to get our action on at the weekends. And if you’re like me, I race to train – without events, my motivation dwindles exceedingly — and I love to travel! In fact, #FitTravel is my thing. I am obsessed with exploring South Africa’s beautiful and unique landscapes. And the best
Smartwatches have upgraded the way we train and do life. These gadgets on our wrist have become powerful tools that whip us back into shape and sometimes become better accountability partners, than we realise. Through technology, smartwatches have been designed to clock our sleeping patterns, the steps we make and even encourage us to stop
Get the Basics… Your Fitness Business Management (FBM) software should have a payment processing option that can make running and managing your fitness business much easier. These all-in-one software options should also have a variety of other features that are useful to manage your fitness business. It’s important to choose an FBM software that has
Get the Basics… Having a competitive advantage is the key to business success in the fitness industry. Creating an identity visually represents your business to your customers. Client retention decreases cost and increases revenue Successful businesses normally have one thing in common: they set themselves apart from their competition to become the premier choice for
Tis the season to be jolly. As the holidays and new year approach, we often take time to reflect on those people and things that matter most to us. It’s a time to celebrate. It’s a time to spend with loved ones. It’s a time to make new friendships and to renew old ones. The
With the holiday season in full swing, hopefully, we all have been enjoying lots of good food, good music, and a good time of sharing and caring with family and friends and all of our loved ones. In many cultures and customs, these holy days are noted for the exchanging of gifts and the setting
This is it! This is the year that you finally follow through on your desire to be your own boss. But you don’t have to be an entrepreneurial Lone Ranger, nor do you have to reinvent the fitness business wheel. Take a few moments to read what the seasoned and successful exercise professionals of Exercise.com
Get the Basics… Choosing the right pricing structure for your fitness business is an important decision that requires careful thought and execution. There are a number of different pricing models with different attributes and considerations. It’s important to do your homework, experiment, and make the best choice about pricing for your fitness business. Choosing the
Get the Basics… Boutique gyms specialize in one of two class offerings. Sharing an experience is important for class participants. Boutique gyms share over 35% of total revenue in the fitness industry. As the fitness industry has grown, so have the needs of its consumers. There is no longer a one size fits all category
Get the Basics… It’s important for fitness businesses to think of creative ways to increase revenue without adding new clients or new memberships. There are many strategies that can help you create additional sources of revenue listed in this article. Try one or more of these options to see what might work in your fitness
Get the Basics… There are a few ways to adapt your workout habits so you can stay healthy in the heat. It’s a good idea to have an adaptable workout plan that suits a variety of weather conditions. Swimming and hula-hooping are just two of the exercises that you can do during a heatwave. In
Get the Basics… Group fitness classes started based on the idea of disease prevention Classes today draw roots from classes up to 50 years ago As science and research continues to evolve, so will group fitness classes Working out in a group setting seems commonplace today, but it wasn’t all too long ago that this
We all know that it’s hard enough to exercise and be active during the year, but there’s something about the festive season that makes it that much harder to remain consistent or even to exercise at all. Even though we’ve got a lot more free time during this merry season, for some reason exercise becomes
Get the Basics… Outstanding customer service should be the top priority for management and staff. Social connections retain current members and promote the business via word-of-mouth recommendations. Capitalize on social media and management software opportunities. You know a good gym when you see one, and it goes beyond a clean, modern facility and equipment. The
Get the Basics… Fitness professionals may use appropriate touch with clients to improve form, technique, or understand body awareness. Guidelines for appropriate professional touch include getting permission first and explaining where and why, which helps to communicate with clients. Informed consent forms should have a statement about appropriate contact during exercise and physical activity. Setting
Thursday last week, I found myself back at Cape Town International Airport, about to check onto a flight to Jozi. Why? Adidas had invited me to what I knew was going to be my favourite press launch of the year — and I wasn’t wrong. I sat back in my window seat, excitement building… Adidas
From budget-friendly stocking fillers for your fave cyclists to splash-out buys for your two-wheeled lovers, we bring you the best cycling gifts! Just started cycling? Do you have a cycling mom, daughter, lover, bestie or sister? And you’re not sure what to get this for Christmas? Or maybe you’re in need of some new cycling
Get the Basics… The article below explains how you can easily weave fitness activity into your daily life no matter where you are, and without having to commit to a gym membership. Virtually everyone can take ten minutes out of the day to indulge in some form of activity. Once you get into the habit
Picture this yogi: You’re in your flow, moving through asanas with ease, and having an om-azing time on your mat. Then, just as the Zen starts to really kick in, you pull your hips up into your umpteenth downward-facing dog, and suddenly you feel one of the telltale symptoms of (dramatic sound effect): yoga butt. “This
One surefire way to improve your pushup game is by trying the hand-release pushup. This variation on the phys. ed. classic will target a lot of the same muscles used in a standard pushup — shoulders, chest, and core. But it will work them even harder by breaking down each stage of the exercise. What’s
Don’t you just get those days when you’re like ‘that’s it, I’m joining the circus’? Nope? Just me then. But in all seriousness, I actually did. I joined the flying trapeze department in Stellenbosch with the Living Arts Foundation. Here’s what went down… and up. Flying Trapeze So how did I even hear about this? Well,
Get the Basics… Personal trainers must be mindful of their verbal and nonverbal communication with clients. It’s best to provide cueing and motivational comments that are focused on overall health or function instead of appearance. Personal trainers can further boost client satisfaction by using technology and social media to communicate with and encourage clients. Every
Often referred to as your body’s “powerhouses,” your glutes (a.k.a. the muscles that make up your booty) help you do pretty much everything from strolling around to squats. But thanks to desk jobs and endurance sports, tight glutes are common. “An imbalance of activity — either too much or too little — usually causes tight