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This Cardio Abs Workout Takes Only 20 Minutes But Works All Your Major Muscles
Read More: This Cardio Abs Workout Takes Only 20 Minutes But Works All Your Major MusclesIf strengthening and sculpting your core is what you’re after, you’ve come to the right place. This cardio abs workout works all over, strengthening your torso so you have a healthier skeleton, too. Feel free to add it to your regular fitness routine or up the ante and complete the entire four-week workout plan (you…
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Exactly How To Train Like Kim Engelbrecht
Read More: Exactly How To Train Like Kim EngelbrechtBy Ondela Mlandu Kim Engelbrecht is loved and known by many around the world for her impeccable acting. Kim has recently returned from the International Emmy Awards in Los Angeles and she’s also our Women’s Health January/February cover star. Writer Ondela Mlandu stepped into Kim’s prolific shoes to find out how the actress stays fit…
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Pro-Figher Jess Mouneimne Shows Why You Should Take Up MMA
Read More: Pro-Figher Jess Mouneimne Shows Why You Should Take Up MMAWhether it’s for fun or til one of you taps out, you should take up MMA. This is one sport that’ll teach you a lot about yourself. Just ask pro-fighter Jessica Mouneimne. “There’s something that’s quite interesting when you get hit in the face,” says Jessica Mouneimne. “My husband, who’s my coach, says this all…
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4 Core Moves That’ll Create A Stronger Body All Over
Read More: 4 Core Moves That’ll Create A Stronger Body All OverThe body part you can’t stomach? Well, your stomach, according to our poll (31% of you cited your tum as needing the most attention). In the WhyFive SA Body Image Report, just 14% of respondents reported being happy with their tummies and 45% – nearly two-thirds of whom were black women – said they would consider…
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The Results Are In: Running Proven To Significantly Improve Mood
Read More: The Results Are In: Running Proven To Significantly Improve MoodJohannesburg, 28 November 2022. A total of 99% of people feel good or great after going for a run. This was the key finding from a series of running support groups set up by Nedbank in partnership with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) leading up to and throughout Mental Health Awareness Month.…
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How Triathlete Vicky van der Merwe Balances Training With Motherhood
Read More: How Triathlete Vicky van der Merwe Balances Training With MotherhoodWell-known Stellenbosch-based triathlete Vicky van der Merwe is on the comeback after a break after her son was born. She will be competing at the Woolworths X TRI off-road triathlon in Elgin on Saturday 4 December. Vicky van der Merwe: having it all as an elite triathlete and a mom Top triathlete Vicky van der…
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Boxing Inspired Workout: 8 Moves That Will Help You Get a Knockout Body RN!
Read More: Boxing Inspired Workout: 8 Moves That Will Help You Get a Knockout Body RN!Martial-arts-style manoeuvres and a boxing inspired workout are much more than self-defence – they’re proven kilojoule killers that burn an average of 2100 of those buggers an hour. They also target and tone your arms, shoulders, abs, thighs and butt for a workout that boosts your metabolism, improves your balance and chisels a strong, stunning…
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Just These Two Workouts Make A Killer Six-Week Workout Routine
Read More: Just These Two Workouts Make A Killer Six-Week Workout RoutineIf you’re looking to tone up all over, look no further than this six-week workout routine. Our experts have taken seven moves and created two killer fitness workouts, creating a six-week workout routine that’ll sculpt all over. The moves are simple but effective, and stacking them over a few weeks means you can see the…
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Try These Exercises To Build A Stronger, Bigger Butt
Read More: Try These Exercises To Build A Stronger, Bigger ButtFrom your Kim Kardashians to your Meg The Stallions, everyone wants a firmer and bigger butt. And while you’ll definitely tone up on the trails or hitting the treadmill, you’ll need to add some muscle (and weights) to really build a toned toosh. Here, build a strong backside with this bigger butt workout – you’ll…
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What Happens To Your Body When You Stop Working Out?
Read More: What Happens To Your Body When You Stop Working Out?Even when you have the best of intentions, life sometimes gets in the way of a fitness routine. And whatever the reason behind it, the absence of workouts will cause your body to lose some of the progress it had made. Here’s what happens when you stop working out – in difference scenarios. #1 You…
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The Softest Fabric For Your Toughest Workouts
Read More: The Softest Fabric For Your Toughest WorkoutsWith workout gear acceptable and comfortable in all day activities way beyond the gym, it’s become a focus of active people to seek out the best gear that feels as good after your exertions as it does while working up a sweat. Like Suede On Your Skin The secret to success in this crossover of…
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5 Genius Treadmill Hacks That Shave Off More Kilos
Read More: 5 Genius Treadmill Hacks That Shave Off More KilosIf you’re trying to lose weight but run at the same speed and incline every time you hit the treadmill, you can run right into a rut that’s boring and lacking in kilojoule-torching power. The good news is jogging on the treadmill can go from a tedious trek to a quick fat-burning session. All it…
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Find A New Way To Move With This GPS Smartwatch
Read More: Find A New Way To Move With This GPS SmartwatchWith up to 11 days of battery life, you won’t have to take off your watch every night to charge it, which means a more complete 24/7 picture of your health. With this Fitness aligned smartwatch you get heart rate, sleep score, stress tracking, Body Battery™ energy levels and a lot more. The watch comes with…
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These Are The 4 Best Yoga Moves For A Toned Tummy
Read More: These Are The 4 Best Yoga Moves For A Toned TummyRegular yoga practice can sculpt a rock-hard midsection faster than banging out a million crunches because any given fitness session is full of core-strengthening moves. But these tummy toners take top honours. They challenge your balance and stability and force your obliques, hip flexors and even glutes to team up, helping you build seriously strong…
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It’s Time For The Virtual Nedbank Runified Challenge
Read More: It’s Time For The Virtual Nedbank Runified ChallengeIt’s time for the Nedbank Runified challenge where runner’s join forces all over the country in aid of Mental Health Awareness month and Runify around mental health. This is the perfect first step towards a happier and healthier South Africa. Virtual Goal The Runify challenge, in partnership with the South African Depression and Anxiety…
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Eleven First-Time Female Marathon Runners On A Journey
Read More: Eleven First-Time Female Marathon Runners On A JourneyEmpowering Change In what has become an inspiring insight into each ladies’ deeply personal reasons for wanting to conquer their first marathon, the adidas Beyond Impossible Campaign has unfolded with the aims of empowering and encouraging the female community to lean on the sport of running for the purpose of bringing positive change into their…
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Unleash Your Hottest Body With This All-Over Workout
Read More: Unleash Your Hottest Body With This All-Over WorkoutIf you’re looking for a workout that’ll help you score the hottest body you’ve been after, look no further than this all-over workout. These moves, set together in a superset, tests endurance and works your muscles until they’re fatigued. Translation: maximum effort, maximum body goals. The stability ball moves help train your core with every…
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How The Women’s Proteas Are Prepping For The T20 World Cup
Read More: How The Women’s Proteas Are Prepping For The T20 World CupFinally! The Women’s T20 World Cup is almost upon us. After a much-anticipated wait, the women’s Proteas will be competing on home turf against the best in the world. The opening match will take place on February 10th 2023 (SA takes on Sri Lanka for the first game) and tickets will be going for as…
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Setting a Pace for Black Women Distance Runners
Read More: Setting a Pace for Black Women Distance RunnersWhen Ashlee Green was at a running race and she’d see another Black woman on the course, the two would often exchange a knowing look: I see you. That mutual feeling of familiarity, understanding, and camaraderie—that feeling of being seen—was a feeling she hoped to “bottle” when she and Jasmine Nesi began creating a space…
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19 Slider Exercises That Will Make Your Abs And Glutes WORK
Read More: 19 Slider Exercises That Will Make Your Abs And Glutes WORKSlider exercises are a killer. The discs, also known as gliders, can be replaced with any household object, like a towel or paper plate. What’s key is that you use a smooth surface. Sliders are what’s called an “instability surface,” which “forces you to engage your muscles the entire time” to do the move correctly,…
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Here’s Exactly How To Start Working Out Again, After A Winter Hibernating
Read More: Here’s Exactly How To Start Working Out Again, After A Winter HibernatingHow to start working out again: a thing I very nearly actually googled after a looong winter spent eating my frustration at colder weather and cuddled up with my loveable pup. And if squeezing your butt into suspiciously tight jeans has you staring guiltily at your gym tights, know that you’re not alone. Head of…
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‘Hold’ These Moves For An Isometric Workout That’ll Torch Kilojoules
Read More: ‘Hold’ These Moves For An Isometric Workout That’ll Torch KilojoulesThe isometric workout: a smart exercise hack you’re going to love. One way to get a slimmer figure? By simply standing still. It’s a strength-training style called isometrics, and it’s a great way to sculpt and tone your body. Ok, sure, we’re all aware of holding still during planks, but the principle applies to nearly…
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Fire Up Your Workout Sessions With The HUAWEI FIT WATCH 2
Read More: Fire Up Your Workout Sessions With The HUAWEI FIT WATCH 2Picking the right smartwatch to track your fitness can be daunting, we know. You need to consider its compatibility, what type of sport the watch supports, whether the battery will last throughout your workout sessions and if you will have access to messages and important calls. Most importantly, you need a watch that will support…
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A Battery That Has Your Back, Literally
Read More: A Battery That Has Your Back, LiterallyFAQ: How long will my Garmin smartwatch battery last? Answer: Longer than most other smartwatch brands — that’s for sure! If you find yourself charging your smartwatch overnight, regularly, then know that your smartwatch is falling short. A smartwatch battery life that only lasts a day — or even just a couple — means that…
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3 New Functional And Fashionable HUAWEI Wearables You Need RN
Read More: 3 New Functional And Fashionable HUAWEI Wearables You Need RNPSA! Three new HUAWEI functional wearables are now available in South African stores and HUAWEI’s online store, ready for you to up your fitness and fashion game. The HUAWEI WATCH FIT 2, the HUAWEI Band 7 and HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro are a milestone in the evolution of fitness and health wearables devices. The…
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How You Can Join The Nedbank Running Club That’s Improving Mental Health In SA
Read More: How You Can Join The Nedbank Running Club That’s Improving Mental Health In SASo you want to join a running club? Maybe you want to get active? Find your running tribe? Or do something that improves your mental health? We’d like to introduce you to Nedbank Runified. Nedbank and the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) are running for better mental well-being in South Africa. Here’s everything…
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The 7-Minute Fat-Blasting Workout That’ll Tone All Over
Read More: The 7-Minute Fat-Blasting Workout That’ll Tone All OverToning every bit of your body in less than 10 minutes sounds like something you can only achieve with the help of Photoshop, right? Wrong! Turns out you can burn serious kilojoules and work every muscle from head to toe with this fat-blasting 7-minute workout circuit from certified trainer Craig Ballantyne. Use this total-body session…
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Tegan Phillips Is Trying To Break The Guinness World Record For Cycling From Cairo To Cape Town
Read More: Tegan Phillips Is Trying To Break The Guinness World Record For Cycling From Cairo To Cape TownTegan Phillips is aiming to break the Guinness World Record for cycling from Cairo to Cape Town. She might seem… The post Tegan Phillips Is Trying To Break The Guinness World Record For Cycling From Cairo To Cape Town appeared first on Women’s Health.
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These Heart-Pumping Cardio Circuit Workouts Are Perfect For When You’re Short On Time
Read More: These Heart-Pumping Cardio Circuit Workouts Are Perfect For When You’re Short On TimeIn no time at all, you’ll rev your heart rate, and feel damn good about yourself for making it happen. The post These Heart-Pumping Cardio Circuit Workouts Are Perfect For When You’re Short On Time appeared first on Women’s Health.
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This Under Armour Iso-chill Kit Stops You Getting Hot During Workouts
Read More: This Under Armour Iso-chill Kit Stops You Getting Hot During WorkoutsEver been in the middle of your HIIT sesh and just felt too. damn. hot. to continue? Yeah, us too…. The post This Under Armour Iso-chill Kit Stops You Getting Hot During Workouts appeared first on Women’s Health.
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14 Dumbbell Exercises For Seriously Toned Arms
Read More: 14 Dumbbell Exercises For Seriously Toned ArmsYou may think toning your arms á la J.Lo or Jennifer Garner requires a gym full of equipment. But all you need to sculpt some seriously strong limbs is a pair of dumbbells and 15 minutes. The post 14 Dumbbell Exercises For Seriously Toned Arms appeared first on Women’s Health.
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Meet The Nutritionist & Personal Trainer Helping Women Crush Their Goals
Read More: Meet The Nutritionist & Personal Trainer Helping Women Crush Their GoalsWith fourteen years’ experience as a sports nutritionist and personal trainer, Candice De Mendonca thrives on helping others achieve their… The post Meet The Nutritionist & Personal Trainer Helping Women Crush Their Goals appeared first on Women’s Health.
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This At-Home Workout Targets Every Area For A Total-Body Transformation
Read More: This At-Home Workout Targets Every Area For A Total-Body TransformationGet off the couch, or stay where you are. You can still sculpt a tighter booty without lifting a dumbell. All you need: this at-home workout. The post This At-Home Workout Targets Every Area For A Total-Body Transformation appeared first on Women’s Health.
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Pilates Newbie? Learn This Pilates Lingo To Help You Keep Up In Your First Class
Read More: Pilates Newbie? Learn This Pilates Lingo To Help You Keep Up In Your First ClassPilates is a low-impact exercise that builds strength, flexibility a toned body. But it has its own language. Consider this your phrasebook. The post Pilates Newbie? Learn This Pilates Lingo To Help You Keep Up In Your First Class appeared first on Women’s Health.
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6 Sustainable K-Way Products We’re Loving This Winter
Read More: 6 Sustainable K-Way Products We’re Loving This WinterAre you even South African if you don’t whip out the K-Way as soon as the temperature starts to dip? Cape… The post 6 Sustainable K-Way Products We’re Loving This Winter appeared first on Women’s Health.
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Finally, You Can Rent Gym Equipment For Home Workouts
Read More: Finally, You Can Rent Gym Equipment For Home WorkoutsCreating your own gym from scratch is pricey, especially if you’re a treadmill junkie. You’ll often need to buy things… The post Finally, You Can Rent Gym Equipment For Home Workouts appeared first on Women’s Health.
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REVIEW: I Tried A Vibrating Foam Roller PLUS How You Can Win One
Read More: REVIEW: I Tried A Vibrating Foam Roller PLUS How You Can Win OneConfession: When Women’s Health asked me to review a vibrating foam roller – the Hyperice Vyper 2.0 to be precise… The post REVIEW: I Tried A Vibrating Foam Roller PLUS How You Can Win One appeared first on Women’s Health.
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A Q&A With Adriene Mishler, The Internet’s Fave Yogi
Read More: A Q&A With Adriene Mishler, The Internet’s Fave YogiAdriene Mishler began as a YouTuber giving out full free yoga classes online. Her self-love approach quickly took off and… The post A Q&A With Adriene Mishler, The Internet’s Fave Yogi appeared first on Women’s Health.
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I Tried The Planet Fitness FitBuddy App – Here’s What I Think
Read More: I Tried The Planet Fitness FitBuddy App – Here’s What I ThinkThe Planet Fitness FitBuddy app to marries your gym membership with your goals and your real-life schedule. When it comes… The post I Tried The Planet Fitness FitBuddy App – Here’s What I Think appeared first on Women’s Health.
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11 Best New Running Shoes That’ll Inspire Your Next PB
Read More: 11 Best New Running Shoes That’ll Inspire Your Next PBInspired to head for the hills? We’ve cherry-picked the best running shoes in stores right now… so that you can add them to your cart ASAP. The post 11 Best New Running Shoes That’ll Inspire Your Next PB appeared first on Women’s Health.











