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Nerve Flossing May Help Ease Pain – Here’s How It Works And What Experts Want You To Know
Read More: Nerve Flossing May Help Ease Pain – Here’s How It Works And What Experts Want You To KnowI’m noticing more friends flossing lately. But it’s not a surge in dental hygiene – instead, it’s a way to improve nerve health and move freely. Nerve flossing (or gliding) is a stretching technique that’s easily done on your own and is said to relieve a host of symptoms. How it works: Nerves get compressed…
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4 TikTok Health Trends: Heart or Hype?
Read More: 4 TikTok Health Trends: Heart or Hype?Salutations, scrollers! We’re back with another round of “Heart or Hype” where we look at some of the viral health trends popping up in your feed. To get to the bottom of what’s true and what’s bananas, we went to the experts. And you should too: It’s always a good idea to talk to your…
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15 Biceps Moves That Will Get Your Arms Crazy-Toned
Read More: 15 Biceps Moves That Will Get Your Arms Crazy-TonedTime to tone your biceps. That means cranking out those curls and…umm…what the heck else is there? Tatiana Lampa, a certified trainer shares 15 different options below. But, word to the wise: Don’t do all of these at once. Lampa recommends choosing six and doing each for three to four sets of 12 reps for a…
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What Losing Muscle in Your 40s and 50s Is Really Costing You
Read More: What Losing Muscle in Your 40s and 50s Is Really Costing YouHave you ever been told to “lift heavy” and thought, heavy compared to what? Have you been doing the same workout with the same light dumbbells for months, or years, and wondering why nothing on your body is changing? If either of those sounds like you, I want you to know something first. You are…
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A PT Couple Shares How They Made Their Fitness Routine Work Together
Read More: A PT Couple Shares How They Made Their Fitness Routine Work TogetherSure, you’ve always wondered if it’s actually possible to be *that* fit couple – Dwyane and Gabrielle. Chris and Elsa. Kim Possible and Ron Stoppable. – but maybe she’s not a “cardio girl”, or he “doesn’t get yoga”. Fear not, dear reader: we’ve consulted the pros for couples’ workout tips, and this fitness meet-cute contained…
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How Firdous Butoni Moved From Burnout To Living Her Best Life, Now
Read More: How Firdous Butoni Moved From Burnout To Living Her Best Life, NowFirdous’ path to the Women’s Health Cover Search wasn’t paved with perfect macros or rigid gym schedules. Instead, it began in the quiet, stifling pressure of a corporate career, where the demands of endless deadlines pushed her to the brink of burnout. It was in the gym that she found her exit ramp – and…
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HIIT or Miss?
Read More: HIIT or Miss?When was the last time you felt like an Olympian during your workout? That’s a hard “nope” for us, too. But if you’re doing high-intensity interval training (HIIT) — you’re practically Simone Biles. After all, the exercise routine was created in the 1950s to help elite athletes improve their performance. Admittedly, the workout for Olympians…
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From Training Drills To Derby Day, The New Balance AC Runner Is For The All-Star Athletes
Read More: From Training Drills To Derby Day, The New Balance AC Runner Is For The All-Star AthletesNot everyone’s lining up at 6am to run 21km – and that’s fine! For some athletes, running is part of the bigger game, whether that’s netball, cross-training, or going from the treadmill to the functional free weights in one session. To truly mix things up, you need a shoe that allows you to transition seamlessly…
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This Skipping Workout Will Tone Your Legs And Burn Major Kilojoules
Read More: This Skipping Workout Will Tone Your Legs And Burn Major KilojoulesWant to tone up your legs? But also not prepared to fork out for a gym membership? Then this skipping workout is definitely for you. It might look simple, but skipping packs a lot into one workout, working your legs while getting your heart rate up and burning plenty of kilojoules. First, get yourself a…
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Why Experts Say This Movement Is Better For Glute Growth & Stability
Read More: Why Experts Say This Movement Is Better For Glute Growth & StabilityIf growing your glutes is your main goal, we understand the impulse to grab the heaviest weight you can and squat down low. After all, squats are the go-to movement for glutes, quads and core. But according to experts, there is one movement that many overlook – and is actually better for glute mobility, hip…
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21 Trail Gear Upgrades Our Editors Love For Cold, Wet & Muddy Runs
Read More: 21 Trail Gear Upgrades Our Editors Love For Cold, Wet & Muddy RunsSo, you LOVE running but hitting the tarmac is getting a little… monotonous. You’ve ticked off your road race bucket list and now you’re after something a bit more challenging, scenic and unpredictable. Enter: trail running. Whether you’re a seasoned trail runner or taking your very first steps off the pavement, venturing onto the trails…
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This 15-Minute Full-Body Workout Hits Every Major Muscle Group
Read More: This 15-Minute Full-Body Workout Hits Every Major Muscle GroupSome days you’ve got time for a focused gym session or your favourite group class. Other days, you’re squeezing movement into the gap between dinner prep and the next episode of your latest Netflix obsession. That’s where this workout comes in. In just 15 minutes, you’ll work your entire body with a simple circuit that…
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How To Smash Your Fitness Goals, According To Caitlin Hood & Mapule Ndhlovu
Read More: How To Smash Your Fitness Goals, According To Caitlin Hood & Mapule NdhlovuHere at WH, we’ve long believed that now is the best time to smash your fitness goals. One stumbling block? Sticking to your workout plan when you’re cold, sleepy and generally moody. But with a BFF, trying to reach your fitness goal can be a lot easier. We tapped our Fit Squad, Caitlin Hood &…
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Here’s How To Know If You Actually Need A Rest Day
Read More: Here’s How To Know If You Actually Need A Rest DayYou may be wondering if rest days are actually important – after all, that PB isn’t going to achieve itself. And, as much as social media preaches #selfcare, even that requires tasks. But WH Cover Search finalist and transformational health coach Claudia van Schalkwyk wants to let you know that rest days for women are…
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6 Of The Best Toning Moves You Can Do While You Walk The Dog
Read More: 6 Of The Best Toning Moves You Can Do While You Walk The DogWalking the dog is a great way to turn chores into exercise, but for maximum benefit, you need to do more than just walk. Biokineticist Christin Stewart explains how to make Toto’s workout work for you. 6 Dog Walking Exercises To Try Walking Lunge Warm-up Targets: Glutes and quads With a firm grip on the…
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Power Walking Delivers A Full-Body Burn. Here’s Why Fitness Experts Swear By It.
Read More: Power Walking Delivers A Full-Body Burn. Here’s Why Fitness Experts Swear By It.The term “power walking” might make you think of days past, it’s so back. Walking in general is beyond popular right now because this low-impact exercise has a bunch of benefits – both mental and physical. And while walking is great for you in general, some walking speeds and styles are more beneficial for your health than others. One way to power up your…
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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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Gerda Steyn On The Power Of Running And The Future Of The Two Oceans Marathon
Read More: Gerda Steyn On The Power Of Running And The Future Of The Two Oceans MarathonFew athletes are more closely associated with the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon than Gerda Steyn. The seven-time Two Oceans champion credits the sport with changing almost every aspect of her life, from her career to the friendships she has built along the way. And she believes a new partnership between Discovery and the Totalsports Two…
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Jennifer Lopez Is In The Shape Of Her Life At 56 – These Are The 7 Strength Exercises She Never Skips
Read More: Jennifer Lopez Is In The Shape Of Her Life At 56 – These Are The 7 Strength Exercises She Never SkipsJennifer Lopez has been working out regularly – and intensely – for decades, and her starring role in Office Romance is the latest proof of her dedication. However, from what she has shared publicly, the 56-year-old appears to have stuck to the rigorous, consistent routine she’s known for, rather than dramatically changing her approach. ”You know that…
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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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Why Mauritius Needs To Be Your Next Fitness Destination
Read More: Why Mauritius Needs To Be Your Next Fitness DestinationIf you’re the kind of person who packs your trainers on every trip with every good intention of using them but doesn’t quite make it to the on-site gym, then this might just change your mind. I checked into three very different hotels – each with its own take on fitness and recovery – and…
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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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Meet The Brands Powering Our Cover Stars In 2026
Read More: Meet The Brands Powering Our Cover Stars In 2026Big energy deserves big backing, and the brands behind this year’s Cover Search are going all out. From performance essentials to everyday upgrades, these are the products helping women train harder, recover smarter and feel more confident in their own skin. It’s time to meet the major players, scope their stand-out picks, shop your favourites…
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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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Elsa Pataky Uses The Norwegian 4×4 Method To Maintain Peak Fitness – This Is Why It’s So Effective
Read More: Elsa Pataky Uses The Norwegian 4×4 Method To Maintain Peak Fitness – This Is Why It’s So EffectiveIf you’re one of Elsa Pataky’s 6.1million Instagram followers, you’ll know she hits the gym hard. The 49-year-old Spanish model and actress regularly posts clips of her workouts on her feed – and right now, there’s one particular method she swears by: the Norwegian 4×4 technique. “Since last year, I’ve been doing a type of…
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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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Are Your Workouts Hurting You? These 4 Essential Moves Can Help
Read More: Are Your Workouts Hurting You? These 4 Essential Moves Can HelpWhen it comes to fitness, most people aim to get as fit as possible, either with heavy weights, running long distances, or by pushing themselves with multiple sessions a week. But by prioritising only fitness, you might be overlooking all the other parts of what keeps fitness alive: mobility, stability and flexibility. This four-move routine…
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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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“I Live In Constant Pain – But Running Helps Me Cope”
Read More: “I Live In Constant Pain – But Running Helps Me Cope”For Nita, the ability to run over 10km on her crutches is a life-changing accomplishment that became the difference between dread and daring. Having been diagnosed with a debilitating condition that rendered her in constant pain, running with chronic pain offered resilience – and a vital confidence to help manage the condition. Ten years ago,…
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Garmin’s New Forerunner 570 And 970 Turn Performance Data Into Your Competitive Edge
Read More: Garmin’s New Forerunner 570 And 970 Turn Performance Data Into Your Competitive EdgeIf your training spans more than one discipline or you’re looking to train with more intention, Garmin’s latest launch is worth a closer look. The new Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970 are built for performance-driven athletes who want deeper insights, smarter guidance and a more connected training experience, whether that’s on the road, in the…
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Garmin’s New Forerunner 570 And 970 Turn Performance Data Into Your Competitive Edge
Read More: Garmin’s New Forerunner 570 And 970 Turn Performance Data Into Your Competitive EdgeIf your training spans more than one discipline or you’re looking to train with more intention, Garmin’s latest launch is worth a closer look. The new Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970 are built for performance-driven athletes who want deeper insights, smarter guidance and a more connected training experience, whether that’s on the road, in the…
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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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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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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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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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“I Didn’t Fit The ‘Runner’s Body’ – But I Still Finished Two Half-Marathons”
Read More: “I Didn’t Fit The ‘Runner’s Body’ – But I Still Finished Two Half-Marathons”Wondering how to start running? Before you search for “free training plans” or figure out which running shoe is best, rewind a bit and find your inspiration. Here, read about Bubbles Zitumane‘s beginner runner journey, from slow and steady to long-distance aficionado. She believed she couldn’t call herself a runner – and still aced two…
