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“I Hear So Many Excuses From Women Who Want To Get Fit – Here’s What I Say”
Read More: “I Hear So Many Excuses From Women Who Want To Get Fit – Here’s What I Say”In today’s plugged-in, dopamine-driven world, finding the motivation to get up and stick to your scheduled workout can feel as tough as swiping your card to fill up your petrol tank. And while the endorphin-high is more than enough of a reward, the fact that it’ll take at least ten minutes of sweat and grit…
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For Women, Exercising During This Time Of Day May Deliver Stronger Results
Read More: For Women, Exercising During This Time Of Day May Deliver Stronger ResultsIf you’ve dragged yourself out of bed early in the morning to log a 5k, but felt like you were asleep by 3 p.m., you may not be a (willing) member of the 5 a.m. club. Even as study after study punts morning workouts as the best time of day to exercise, we’re making the…
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How To Motivate Yourself To Work Out When You Hate Exercising
Read More: How To Motivate Yourself To Work Out When You Hate ExercisingFor most of my life, stepping into a gym felt like voluntarily strolling into a torture dungeon. I have never been into working out: I was the kid who threw a tantrum of grandeur when my parents tried to force me to play soccer. I gave up on Chloe Ting’s ab challenge about two days in…
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Learn This Pilates Lingo To Help You Keep Up In Your First Class
Read More: Learn This Pilates Lingo To Help You Keep Up In Your First ClassPilates, a previously ignored and underrated exercise, has exploded in popularity. It’s now responsible for many a TikTok trend, from wall Pilates to Power Pilates and more. But, walk into a class completely unprepared and you’ll lose more than just your grip on the reformer. So, before you book that class, read this list of…
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This PT-Approved Workout Technique Gets Max Results, Fast – With No Equipment
Read More: This PT-Approved Workout Technique Gets Max Results, Fast – With No EquipmentYou might get your workouts from Instagram – and while we love a fitfluencer as much as the next girl, it just doesn’t replace real technique tips that take your standard total-body equipment-free workout to the next level. The answer? Women’s Health 2019 Next Fitness Star Nomawothi Bafana, creator of this workout, says it’s all…
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Feeling Frazzled? Use These Quick Yoga Poses To Beat Burnout & Biohack Your Brain Chemicals
Read More: Feeling Frazzled? Use These Quick Yoga Poses To Beat Burnout & Biohack Your Brain ChemicalsFact: South African women statistically report some of the highest burnout levels globally. Between deadlocked loadshedding schedules, endless work emails, and a racing mind, your nervous system is likely stuck in survival mode. But before you reach for another cup of coffee or isolate on the couch, look to your mat: these yoga poses beat burnout…
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How NIVEA Helped Women Stay Fresh and Confident at HYROX Johannesburg
Read More: How NIVEA Helped Women Stay Fresh and Confident at HYROX JohannesburgHYROX is one of the toughest fitness challenges around, combining running with functional workout stations that test endurance, strength and determination. But while competitors spend months preparing physically, confidence on race day often comes down to the small details too. At HYROX Johannesburg, NIVEA brought performance and personal care together through its Derma Control activation,…
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Working Out With A Cold: When It’s Safe To Exercise While Sick And When To Avoid It, According To Doctors
Read More: Working Out With A Cold: When It’s Safe To Exercise While Sick And When To Avoid It, According To DoctorsThe thought of exercising while sick can make you queasy, but you may be itching to move your body if you have a light cold or cough. Before you hop on the treadmill to “sweat it out,” though, you want to assess your symptoms carefully because working out with a cold could make matters worse. Here’s…
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Is It Possible To Work Out At Night Without Sacrificing Sleep?
Read More: Is It Possible To Work Out At Night Without Sacrificing Sleep?We could rattle off several reasons to work out in the morning – but sometimes waking up before the sun sounds about as pleasant as a root canal. Plus, nighttime sweat sessions might be the only window you have to exercise, especially if your job involves super-early hours. But most importantly, working out – no…
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Is There Actually A Best Exercise Plan For Fat Loss? A PT Explains
Read More: Is There Actually A Best Exercise Plan For Fat Loss? A PT ExplainsSearch “best exercise for fat loss” and be prepared for confusion and overwhelm: incline walking! Strength training! Pilates! Fasted cardio! Take your pick. So which one should we be trying? The question, contemplated since the dawn of obesity, has no simple answer, says WH Cover Search Top 20 entrant, PT and founder of SheLifts, Sherneal…
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Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10K Cancelled Due to Severe Weather Warning
Read More: Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10K Cancelled Due to Severe Weather WarningThe 2026 Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10KM has officially been cancelled following severe weather warnings ahead of Sunday’s scheduled race. Organisers confirmed on Friday that the decision was made in consultation with the City of Cape Town, local authorities, Disaster Risk Management teams and appointed safety officials after forecasts predicted dangerous conditions across…
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Best Training Apps For 2026 To Help Improve Your Performance
Read More: Best Training Apps For 2026 To Help Improve Your PerformanceObvious statement alert: Getting to the gym on super-busy days can be damn near impossible. Plus, when everyone’s trying to hit their #fitnessgoals, enough space to get your sweat on can be hard to come by. Rather than skip a workout, why not take it mobile? That’s the beauty of training apps – there are…
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17 Women Share What Finishing The Two Oceans Marathon Really Feels Like
Read More: 17 Women Share What Finishing The Two Oceans Marathon Really Feels LikeThere’s a moment, somewhere in that final stretch, where it all starts to catch up with you. The emotional floodgates open. The early alarms. The long runs. The days you showed up when it would’ve been easier to stay in bed. The sacrifices. EVERYTHING plays out in your head at once. As you run over…
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I Experienced Running Burnout From Chasing PBs – Here’s How I Recovered
Read More: I Experienced Running Burnout From Chasing PBs – Here’s How I RecoveredKhanya Mazibu had just turned 30 when she moved from her bustling metropolis to the quiet rural area of Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape. A mover from day one, Khanya felt compelled to take up running. But with each new distance, she felt herself suffering from running burnout, chasing one new PB and distance to…
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What Is The Run/Walk Method? Running Coaches Explain How It Works For Beginners And Beyond
Read More: What Is The Run/Walk Method? Running Coaches Explain How It Works For Beginners And BeyondIf your entire social media feed is flooded with friends and family crushing marathon training, then ‘tis the season! It’s easy to find inspiration in every celebratory post, but for a rookie runner hoping to cross a finish line of your own, it can also feel a little overwhelming. Training for any race takes planning, persistence and…
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What Is The Run/Walk Method? Running Coaches Explain How It Works For Beginners And Beyond
Read More: What Is The Run/Walk Method? Running Coaches Explain How It Works For Beginners And BeyondIf your entire social media feed is flooded with friends and family crushing marathon training, then ‘tis the season! It’s easy to find inspiration in every celebratory post, but for a rookie runner hoping to cross a finish line of your own, it can also feel a little overwhelming. Training for any race takes planning, persistence and…
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What Is The Run/Walk Method? Running Coaches Explain How It Works For Beginners And Beyond
Read More: What Is The Run/Walk Method? Running Coaches Explain How It Works For Beginners And BeyondIf your entire social media feed is flooded with friends and family crushing marathon training, then ‘tis the season! It’s easy to find inspiration in every celebratory post, but for a rookie runner hoping to cross a finish line of your own, it can also feel a little overwhelming. Training for any race takes planning, persistence and…
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From Running-phobe To Marathon Finisher – With A Prosthetic Blade
Read More: From Running-phobe To Marathon Finisher – With A Prosthetic BladeJoburger Erin Lazarus, 27, had always been sporty, but “avoided cross country like it was the plague”. Her father was a serious long-distance runner, and the family often tagged along to support his races. But long-distance running was not something Erin felt agreeable towards – until the loss of her left leg renewed her sense…
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At 54, I Raced And Finished The Full UTCT – Here’s How
Read More: At 54, I Raced And Finished The Full UTCT – Here’s HowOf Cape Town’s many challenging races, none is more formidable than the UTCT – Ultra-Trail Cape Town. The flagship distance, 100 miles through Cape Town’s treacherous mountains, is one few have finished. 54-year-old runner Robyn Noble decided to take on UTCT race training and conquered the hills. Here’s how. “After finishing the Comrades… What’s next?”…
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4 Ways To Soothe Your Sore Muscles
Read More: 4 Ways To Soothe Your Sore MusclesNew-to-you fitness goals often come with a common side effect, namely muscle soreness. Whether you’ve switched up your strength-training program or you’re trying a new type of activity, it can (and does) happen to anybody. Technically called delayed-onset muscle soreness, or DOMS, it can be uncomfortable and even frustrating at times – but it doesn’t…
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This 13-Move Resistance Band Arm Workout Is The Ultimate Upper-Body Sculptor
Read More: This 13-Move Resistance Band Arm Workout Is The Ultimate Upper-Body SculptorAre your dumbbell exercises getting stale? Good news: you can totally strengthen and sculpt your arms without them. All you really need is a resistance band or two. Oh and the top exercises to create an effective resistance band arm workout, of course! Gains For Every Level It’s true. Resistance bands can get your muscles firing just about as well as…
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The Fitness App Privacy Check Every Woman Should Do Today
Read More: The Fitness App Privacy Check Every Woman Should Do TodayMany people assume that the apps they use automatically prioritise privacy. “Default settings are designed for maximum engagement, not maximum safety,” says Rianette Leibowitz, cyber wellness and safety expert. Apps encourage users to share achievements, routes and photos because it helps build community and attract new users. “It is similar to joining a sports club…
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Your Fitness Tracking App Is Sharing More Than Your Step Count – Here’s How To Fix It
Read More: Your Fitness Tracking App Is Sharing More Than Your Step Count – Here’s How To Fix ItCasually strolling through your neighbourhood. Logging the same 5k route you run every morning. Checking in at your favourite gym or Pilates class. For many of us, fitness tracking apps like Strava, Garmin, Apple Health and Fitbit have become part of the routine. They track progress, celebrate milestones and connect us with a community that…
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VO2 Max For Women: How To Increase Your Cardio Fitness, From A Running Coach
Read More: VO2 Max For Women: How To Increase Your Cardio Fitness, From A Running CoachRealising you need to increase your VO2 max, whether from a Vitality cardio fitness assessment or otherwise, is a daunting task. All those numbers. The red on the gradient, and your score – decidedly far from the green end. What’s a busy woman to do? Here, Joanna Keppler, running coach, shares her insights. Meet the…
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What To Say To ChatGPT So It Produces A Safe, Quality Personalised Workout Program, According To Trainers
Read More: What To Say To ChatGPT So It Produces A Safe, Quality Personalised Workout Program, According To TrainersFrom building personalised workout plans to answering form questions, AI tools like ChatGPT are quickly becoming fixtures in the gym – and it’s clear as to why. “ChatGPT can harness the power of the internet to consolidate massive amounts of information in a matter of seconds, so when used correctly, this can save a person hours of…
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*Exactly* What To Eat Post-Run To Recover Faster
Read More: *Exactly* What To Eat Post-Run To Recover FasterAs runners, so many of us spend a ton of thought and energy determining exactly what we’ll eat before a run, doing a proper warm-up, etc. But then after the kilometres are in the bank? We’re off to the next thing, quickly showering and moving on with our day, perhaps grabbing a protein bar for the road. So…what…
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The Best Strength Exercises For Female Runners To Prevent Injury, According To Studies
Read More: The Best Strength Exercises For Female Runners To Prevent Injury, According To StudiesIf you want to take your running to the next level, spending time in the gym will do a whole lot of good – maybe even more than increasing road time alone. Lifting weights, power training, and resistance training have plenty of benefits that translate into PBs, fewer injuries and an overall happier time pounding…
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How To Have A Healthier Relationship With Fitness Apps, Without Quitting Exercise
Read More: How To Have A Healthier Relationship With Fitness Apps, Without Quitting Exercise“Comparison is the thief of joy.” We’ve all heard it. We’ve muted accounts, unfollowed people and told ourselves that we’re above it. And yet, somehow, it still manages to sneak in. You open your app and see that old 5:30 per kilometre pace from what you now call your glory days. You scroll past someone…
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These 12 Health Wearables For Women Really Do. It. All.
Read More: These 12 Health Wearables For Women Really Do. It. All.Fitness trackers for women in South Africa have reached new heights. Gone are the days of needing the best smartwatch if you wanted to track your fitness and sleep. Now, health wearables available in South Africa are women-focused and take the form of screen-free rings, discreet chest bands and more. Signs A Fitness Tracker Is…
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Here’s Why It’s So Common To Regain Weight After Losing – And What You Can Do About It
Read More: Here’s Why It’s So Common To Regain Weight After Losing – And What You Can Do About ItHaving a good memory is generally considered a useful trait, whether we’re talking about muscle memory or cognitive function. However, when it comes to weight loss, memory on a cellular level can actually work against you, playing a significant role in making it harder to maintain weight loss and easier to regain the pounds. Even…
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*These* Are The Best Bodyweight Workouts For Any Fitness Goal
Read More: *These* Are The Best Bodyweight Workouts For Any Fitness GoalPE classes at school never evaluated your deadlift. The heads-shoulders-knees-toes song doesn’t mention a dumbbell. The toughest challenges on Survivor are the ones without any equipment at all. The throughline? Being able to use your body effectively is the essence of overall fitness. “Bodyweight workouts are the ABCs of all training,” explains Tammy Jonas, PT,…
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10 Ways To Get (Or Stay) Fit – Without A Gym Membership
Read More: 10 Ways To Get (Or Stay) Fit – Without A Gym MembershipWith the cost of living skyrocketing around us as we ride along the wave of yet more unprecedented times, it makes sense to rethink your gym membership. According to an AllAfrica report, gym membership fees increased by 20.5 percent from October 2024 to October of the following year. So, how to get fit without the…
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These Are The 10 Best Yoga Poses For Women
Read More: These Are The 10 Best Yoga Poses For WomenYoga is more than just a physical practice. It’s a vital bridge between mind, body and spirit – and the data speaks for itself. In a landscape where South African women face some of the highest burnout rates globally, your nervous system is often stuck in overdrive. Peer-reviewed research published in the South African Journal…
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Here’s How Often You Should Work Out Based On Your Goals, According To Trainers
Read More: Here’s How Often You Should Work Out Based On Your Goals, According To TrainersWhether your goal is to gain muscle, build endurance, lose weight, or improve your overall health and wellness, chances are you want to lock in a sustainable workout plan. You also want to set yourself up for success with enough challenging sweats and time for your body to recover. Striking that balance may seem tricky, but fitness pros have…
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6 Ways You’re Unknowingly Sabotaging Your Morning Workout
Read More: 6 Ways You’re Unknowingly Sabotaging Your Morning WorkoutIf getting your sweat on in the wee hours of the morn is the only time you can fit it in, kudos to you for resisting the urge to hit the snooze button and skip out. Make setting your alarm and pulling yourself out of bed worth all the effort and avoid these morning exercise…
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11 Easy Fitness Resolutions You’ll Actually Stick To In 2026
Read More: 11 Easy Fitness Resolutions You’ll Actually Stick To In 2026Set ambitious New Year’s resolutions, quickly lose motivation due to the strict nature of said resolutions, give up completely: a familiar, well-documented arc for many of us – particularly when it comes to fitness-related goals. A YouGov survey exploring resolutions set for 2025 found that health and self-improvement dominated the list, with 45% of those setting goals…
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A Deload Week Over Christmas Will Help You Hit Your Goals, Experts Say – Here’s How
Read More: A Deload Week Over Christmas Will Help You Hit Your Goals, Experts Say – Here’s HowHas the idea of taking a break from your fitness routine this Christmas left you with more fear than cheer? Good news. Rest days are a legitimate cornerstone of muscle recovery – a hard-earned chance to kick back and allow the past week’s gains to catch up with you, and never has there been more reason to do so…
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Your Post-Workout Meal Might Be More Important Than Your Workout. An Expert Explains.
Read More: Your Post-Workout Meal Might Be More Important Than Your Workout. An Expert Explains.Your post-workout meal of choice actually has a much larger effect on how your muscles recover than you might think. And choosing the right muscle recovery food can help reduce that pain you feel as you hobble out of bed the morning after a tough workout (that’s called DOMS or Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) . But how…
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This No-Equipment Bodyweight Workout Is Perfect For The Beach, Park Or Yard
Read More: This No-Equipment Bodyweight Workout Is Perfect For The Beach, Park Or YardNothing kills an exercise habit like a break from routine. But taking time out of the office doesn’t mean you need to take a break from fitness as well. This no-equipment bodyweight workout – perfect for the holidays – requires nada and you can do it anywhere: on the beach, a field or even in…
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What Exactly Is The 3×3 By 12 Rule – And Is It Healthy? Experts Weigh In
Read More: What Exactly Is The 3×3 By 12 Rule – And Is It Healthy? Experts Weigh InIf you’ve been hankering to implement some new healthy habits (getting more steps in…eating more protein…), but have felt overwhelmed by approaches that do the most, the viral 3×3 by 12 p.m. rule could be for you. The idea, created by Abbie Overturf (@fit.abbie on TikTok), a fitness coach and content creator, is that the healthy habits you prioritise…
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This Weighted Abs Workout Will Sculpt Your Stomach Like No Other
Read More: This Weighted Abs Workout Will Sculpt Your Stomach Like No OtherWhat’s one way to take your abs workouts to the next level? By adding weights! That’s why we present this four-move weighted abs workout, designed to sculpt your core. By adding a set of dumbbells, you’ll challenge your abs like never before – and have the muscle tone to show for it. In fact, this…
