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How To Exercise During Perimenopause To Maintain A Healthy Body Composition
Read More: How To Exercise During Perimenopause To Maintain A Healthy Body CompositionNo, you’re not imagining things! Perimenopause marks a major shift in a woman’s body – with hormonal fluctuations impacting muscle tone, metabolism and energy levels. The right training approach can help counteract these changes, keeping you strong, lean, confident and even looking and feeling better than you’ve ever felt before! But you should educate yourself ahead…
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Understanding Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and Why This Health Metric Matters with Dr. Molly Maloof
Read More: Understanding Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and Why This Health Metric Matters with Dr. Molly MaloofHeart rate variability (HRV) has become a popular metric on fitness trackers and health wearables, but what exactly is it – what does it measure, and why should midlife women pay attention to it? Should we worry about if it’s low? High? Jumps around? What impacts it? What do we need to know…and what do…
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“I’m A Yoga Instructor And Do These 8 Moves To Open My Hips And Loosen Tight Lower-Body Muscles.”
Read More: “I’m A Yoga Instructor And Do These 8 Moves To Open My Hips And Loosen Tight Lower-Body Muscles.”Shakira said it best. Your hips don’t lie and that’s especially true as you start to get older. That’s why we want to urge you to make yoga for hips and lower-body part of your day-to-day. And we’ve got the perfect stretches for you, straight from a yoga instructor. They’re simple and accessible so you…
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The 4 Best Exercises To Do If You’re Going Through Perimenopause
Read More: The 4 Best Exercises To Do If You’re Going Through PerimenopauseGoing through perimenopause? Adjusting your exercise routine to account for that could make the world of difference. And strength training is a great place to focus your energy (it helps you preserve lean muscle mass and keeps your metabolism humming). Learn the basics and then tackle these four perimenopause workout moves to maintain muscle through…
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This Free Beginner 10K Running Plan Works In Just 10 Weeks
Read More: This Free Beginner 10K Running Plan Works In Just 10 WeeksJust like starting a new job, hobby or meeting someone new, starting from scratch can feel super intimidating. That’s why we’ve taken the sting out of your running ambitions with this free beginner 10K running plan. Because honestly, there’s no reason why everyone shouldn’t be lacing up their running shoes. Below, really important running tips…
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Creatine and the Midlife Woman with JJ Virgin
Read More: Creatine and the Midlife Woman with JJ VirginHow Midlife Women Can Build Muscle, Boost Metabolism, and Thrive to Age Powerfully Does aging have to suck?! In a world that often tells women over 40 that weight gain, muscle loss, and declining energy are inevitable parts of aging, fitness experts Natalie Jill and JJ Virgin are challenging these limiting beliefs. The general focus…
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4 Prenatal Yoga Moves To Do At Home
Read More: 4 Prenatal Yoga Moves To Do At HomeAccording to biokineticist Tracey Henriques, strengthening your back and core will help prevent back pain and poor posture as your belly grows. These moves from the Women’s Health Big Book of Yoga are great for conditioning your body early on in your pregnancy to prepare it for the trials ahead. *Be sure to check with…
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The Best Running Shoes For Hyrox, Speed, Distance & Trail
Read More: The Best Running Shoes For Hyrox, Speed, Distance & TrailTreadmill? Hyrox? SWEAT 1000? CrossFit? Marathon? Trail? UTCT? These days, running is as diverse as your viewing options on Netflix. And having the best running shoes for all types of runs is key for injury prevention, performance enhancement and just plain comfort. From comfy and light to secure and reliable, these best running shoes get…
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18 Running Clubs In South Africa To Kickstart Your Journey
Read More: 18 Running Clubs In South Africa To Kickstart Your JourneyAs the country’s running scene continues to evolve, a notable trend has emerged: more women are lacing up their shoes and hitting the pavement. For women joining running clubs in South Africa, it goes beyond hitting a PB; it’s a testament to the power of community and empowerment that running clubs offer. With the rise…
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5 Beginner Yoga Poses To Help You Sleep Better
Read More: 5 Beginner Yoga Poses To Help You Sleep BetterThese yoga poses are beginner-friendly and all you need is an open space in your house. If you don’t have a yoga mat, place a towel down on your carpet. We recommend putting on some peaceful yoga music and flow your way to deeper sleep. Yoga Poses To Help You Sleep Better 5 Yoga Poses…
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The 411 On Wall Pilates Workouts From Experts. Plus, A Go-To Wall Pilates Routine
Read More: The 411 On Wall Pilates Workouts From Experts. Plus, A Go-To Wall Pilates RoutineAny woman on social media would know wall Pilates workouts: the trend that racked up over 22 million likes on TikTok is peppered throughout your daily scroll, purporting a slender, stronger frame using just a wall. But do wall Pilates workouts do all they claim to? WH spoke to experts for the 411. So, What…
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Seed Oils, GLP1’s, Alcohol and Protein with Keri Glassman
Read More: Seed Oils, GLP1’s, Alcohol and Protein with Keri GlassmanWant the unfiltered truth about those “miracle” weight loss shots everyone’s talking about? Curious if seed oils are actually destroying your health? Or the protein myth that’s making you overeat (and what to do instead)? Two leading nutrition experts, Natalie Jill (a sports nutritionist) and Keri Glassman (a registered dietitian), cut through the hype in…
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3 Workouts That Actually Make Great Dates!
Read More: 3 Workouts That Actually Make Great Dates!Not all sweat sessions make for great dates, for the obvious reasons… but these three workouts will help you feel the burn and the love. 1. Weight Circuit Why it’s date-worthyA fun routine in which you each pick two moves – and both do all four – allows you to lift weights together, but at your…
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Jeannie D Shares Her Fitness Goals For 2025 (Plus, A Meal You’ll Want To Try)
Read More: Jeannie D Shares Her Fitness Goals For 2025 (Plus, A Meal You’ll Want To Try)TV presenter-turned-content entrepreneur Jeannie D, also Women’s Health January/February 2025 cover star, is stepping into twenty-twenty-thrive with intention, energy and a vision board packed to the brim with fitness, wellness and longevity goals. And trust us – you’ll want to take detailed notes! From the workouts that keep her strong to the mindset shifts that…
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This 20-Minute Dumbbell Full-Body HIIT Workout Will Make Your Muscles Pop Head To Toe
Read More: This 20-Minute Dumbbell Full-Body HIIT Workout Will Make Your Muscles Pop Head To ToeIf you’re pressed for time and want to work your entire body, we’ve got the perfect sweat sesh for ya. This full-body HIIT (or, high-intensity interval training) workout will get your heart rate up and challenge muscles in the upper body, core and lower body. Prepare to move in all directions and engage your glutes, core, shoulders, back, biceps and more – every muscle…
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This 20-Minute Bodyweight Lower-Body Workout Will Leave Your Legs And Glutes Shaking
Read More: This 20-Minute Bodyweight Lower-Body Workout Will Leave Your Legs And Glutes ShakingThe beauty of bodyweight workouts? You can do them any time, anywhere. So next time you’re traveling or simply stuck with limited equipment access, give this lower-body blaster of a workout a go. The moves ahead are a mix of dynamic leg and glute exercises that hit the lower-body muscle groups from all angles. It’s…
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Try This Upper-Body Dumbbell Strength Workout For Serious Arm Sculpting
Read More: Try This Upper-Body Dumbbell Strength Workout For Serious Arm SculptingTrainer Ariel Belgrave’s favourite fitness word? Flex. And you can bet you’re going to be doing a whole lotta that during (and after!) the upper-body dumbbell workout coming up. This 20-minute arms and shoulder blaster is made up of compound movements that work multiple joints and/or muscle groups in your top half for an efficient…
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The Best 28-Day Workout Challenge To Get Stronger All Over Using Only Dumbbells
Read More: The Best 28-Day Workout Challenge To Get Stronger All Over Using Only DumbbellsHow do you want to feel 28 days from right now? Stronger, more confident, in a groove with a fitness routine, perhaps? If so, this 28-day challenge is for you and today is the day to kick it off! The challenge is made up of express-style workouts that require 20 minutes or less of effort but still offer gains and serious inspiration to…
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The Obstacle Race That Tests Your Body And Your Mind
Read More: The Obstacle Race That Tests Your Body And Your MindThe Red Bull Ibiza Royale is set to redefine fitness challenges by combining physical skill with mental strategy in a unique obstacle course race. Scheduled to take place from 11 to 14 April 2025 at the Castle of Ibiza, this event invites teams of two athletes to tackle a series of exciting, yet challenging obstacles…
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How To Find The Right Dumbbell Weight For Your Fitness Goals, According To A Personal Trainer
Read More: How To Find The Right Dumbbell Weight For Your Fitness Goals, According To A Personal TrainerPicking the right weight dumbbells is like shopping for clothing: You won’t know what works for you until you actually try it (on). It’d be great if there was some magic equation that would calculate exactly what weights will feel light, medium and heavy for you during different workouts. But unfortunately, it’s not so predictable, because lots…
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4 Reasons Why You Should Make Zumba Your Favourite Exercise
Read More: 4 Reasons Why You Should Make Zumba Your Favourite ExerciseYou’re not a fan of lifting weights, and the thought of running makes you want to sink deeper under the covers, but you still want to exercise. Zumba is the perfect workout to get you out of your dilemma. Zumba has been in the spotlight ever since it was first introduced by Columbian choreographer, Alberto Perez,…
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How Often To Replace Walking Shoes, According To Doctors
Read More: How Often To Replace Walking Shoes, According To DoctorsA good pair of walking shoes can get pricey, so I can’t blame you if you want to get every last kilometre out of yours. But, there comes a point when it’s probably best to swap them out for new ones, whether it’s to minimise injury risk or because they can’t stand up to the elements anymore, experts…
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Here’s What To Expect At Red Bull Ibiza Royale (And How To Enter)
Read More: Here’s What To Expect At Red Bull Ibiza Royale (And How To Enter)If you think that fitness should be fun, and if you’ve always wanted to visit the famed Spanish destination of Ibiza, the time to act is now. Applications are open for the inaugural Red Bull Ibiza Royale – the wildest obstacle race through Ibiza Castle. In the Mediterranean sunshine, mixed teams of two will take…
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8 Life-Saving Trail Running Tips You Should Know
Read More: 8 Life-Saving Trail Running Tips You Should KnowTrust us, these trail running tips might save your life. Plus, since trail running is a more technical sport than regular road running, there are safety aspects to pay attention to. You’d be forgiven for thinking that trail running is just regular running with dirt attached. But actually, there’s more to it than that. Since…
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Abs, Back, Biceps, Fitness, glutes, Kettlebell Workouts, Kettlebells, Legs, Shoulders, Total Body Workouts, WorkoutsYou Can Sculpt Your Whole Body With This One R199 Piece Of Equipment
Read More: You Can Sculpt Your Whole Body With This One R199 Piece Of EquipmentKettlebells were made for so much more than swinging! Case in point: This full body kettlebell workout uses just one ‘bell to tone your whole body. You can do four rounds for a 20-minute workout or six rounds for a 30-minute workout. READ MORE: 10 Best Kettlebell Core Exercises For Strong, Sculpted Abs, From A…
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8 Pretoria-Based Fitness Spots To Add To Your Workout Wishlist
Read More: 8 Pretoria-Based Fitness Spots To Add To Your Workout WishlistFrom dusty trails to tech-savvy gyms, these Menlyn-based fitness hotspots serve up plenty of ways to keep moving all year round. Whether you’re looking to shake up your routine or try something new, it’s time to zero in and find your fit. Planet Fitness – Menlyn An indoor workout doesn’t have to sacrifice on scenery.…
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How To Choose The Right Socks For Your Walking Workout
Read More: How To Choose The Right Socks For Your Walking WorkoutWhether you’re lacing up for the first time or are coming back after a long hiatus, walking is one of the simplest ways to stay active – no pricey memberships or fancy routines required. It fits into your day whenever it works for you, and the best part? It’s free. That said, as with any…
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7 Treadmill Workouts For Every Type Of Goal, From Strength To Weight Loss
Read More: 7 Treadmill Workouts For Every Type Of Goal, From Strength To Weight LossLet’s be real – running indoors can sometimes feel repetitive, boring, and frankly, like the least appealing thing to do when at the gym. The best thing about treadmill workouts is that there are plenty – and I mean endless – ways to switch it up. Crank up the speed and go all-out for some sprints, mess with the incline…
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These Strength Moves For Swimmers Are Total-Body Toners
Read More: These Strength Moves For Swimmers Are Total-Body TonersThese dry-land moves form a double-whammy for your bod: they’re the perfect strength moves for swimmers and will also tone and up your endurance for whatever your sport. “These moves may help you improve your swimming style in the water,” says Graham Hill, a top South African swimmer and former head coach for the national…
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5 Ways To Actually Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick
Read More: 5 Ways To Actually Make Your New Year’s Resolutions StickIf packed gyms on January 1 are any indication, everyone starts off the new year with the best of intentions – from upping your organisation skills to getting fit after a hectic holiday season. However, statistics have found that only a fraction of people actually stick with their resolutions. Here are some simple ways to…
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How Instagrammer The Healthy Process Healed Her Relationship With Food
Read More: How Instagrammer The Healthy Process Healed Her Relationship With FoodLike so many of us, Kelly van der Walt tried hard to carve out a weight that felt comfortable for her. At 34, she weighed 82kg and to reach her goal weight, she felt she needed to be in a process of restraint, of following rules that needed to be upheld, no matter what. “I…
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8 Reasons To Buy The Jan/Feb 2025 Issue
Read More: 8 Reasons To Buy The Jan/Feb 2025 IssueWhittling our choice down to just eight stories – in an effort to convince you (our dearest readers!) that the January/February 2025 issue is amaziiiiiiiing – was like a mother being asked to pick her favourite child! This issue is so good you guys (yes, we’re blowing our horn here!). At Women’s Health, we’re are…
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7 Easy Ways To Stay In Shape If You Genuinely Suck At Working Out In The Heat
Read More: 7 Easy Ways To Stay In Shape If You Genuinely Suck At Working Out In The Heat“Just landed in paradise… Can’t wait to hit the hotel gym!” tweeted no one, ever. Working out on holiday (and in the heat) can be… a challenge. Maximise your leisure time by sneaking fitness into your itinerary. Here are 7 super-easy ways to stay in shape on holiday this time round… 1. See The Sights…
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Get Fit Anywhere With This Resistance Band Workout
Read More: Get Fit Anywhere With This Resistance Band WorkoutYou know you’re winning when working out feels less like a task and more like just another part of your day – like grabbing a coffee or taking a shower. That kind of consistency doesn’t just happen; it’s something you’ve built up over time. So, as the holidays start to roll in, don’t stress about…
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15 CrossFit Workouts You Can Do At Home
Read More: 15 CrossFit Workouts You Can Do At HomeWhen you think of CrossFit, you probably picture people throwing around heavy barbells, swinging kettlebells all over the place, and jumping up onto impossibly high boxes. Turns out, though, you don’t need any of these things to channel CrossFit’s famously badass vibes. And, even better: home CrossFit workouts do the work, are tough as nails and require minimal…
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3 Kilojoule-Obliterating Swimming Workouts
Read More: 3 Kilojoule-Obliterating Swimming WorkoutsUsually when you say the word “swimming” your knee-jerk reaction is to imagine all the reasons you typically avoid pool workouts: chlorine-tinted hair, soggy towels in gym bags… However, water provides 12 to 14 percent more resistance than air, so swimming has the potential to blow your current dry-land routine out of the water when…
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40 Excellent Wellness Gifts For Everyone On Your List
Read More: 40 Excellent Wellness Gifts For Everyone On Your ListHere’s how you know the world has changed: the term “wellness gifts” inspires excitement, not a groan. That’s right. These wellness gifts do far more than give a sense of relaxation and calm to a hectic year, they’re also helpful for any other time. And since wellness can take many forms, there are gifts for…
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7 Ways to Maintain Healthy Habits During the Holidays
Read More: 7 Ways to Maintain Healthy Habits During the HolidaysStop us if this sounds familiar: You’ve been working out and making healthy choices for months and then a whiff of pumpkin pie sends you into a stress spiral anticipating all the ways you’re going to destroy your progress over the holiday season. A lot of people have this mindset that indulging over the holidays…
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The Latest Fitness TikTok Trends: Heart or Hype?
Read More: The Latest Fitness TikTok Trends: Heart or Hype?Full disclosure: I’m an elliptical girl. I’ve had my current machine — I call her Olivia Newton-Elliptical — for seven years. Before Olivia, Ernie the Elliptical and I moved four times and to three different states before I accepted that no amount of duct tape was going to keep the pedals going (RIProform peace, Ernie.)…
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The Best Yoga Flow For Relaxation
Read More: The Best Yoga Flow For RelaxationWho’s ready for a quick 2-minute relaxation sesh? Pick me! It’s that time of year when burnout, stress and end-of-year blues creep in. If you’re struggling with focus or feeling overwhelmed, this yoga flow is exactly what you need to unwind. Woosah! Time: 2 minutes Equipment: Yoga mat Good for: Relaxation Instructions: Flow from one pose to the next.…
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Is The Thule Urban Glide 3 The Best Running Stroller? I Tried It Out
Read More: Is The Thule Urban Glide 3 The Best Running Stroller? I Tried It OutAs a new mum, getting back into running (or even just some form of exercise) can feel like an uphill battle – especially if you don’t have the right gear. Between squeezing into your pre-baby leggings and actually finding the energy to plan a run, it’s a lot to juggle in those early days. For…
