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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 โ and is actually better for glute mobility, hip…
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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 youโve got time for a focused gym session or your favourite group class. Other days, youโre squeezing movement into the gap between dinner prep and the next episode of your latest Netflix obsession. Thatโs where this workout comes in. In just 15 minutes, youโll work your entire body with a simple circuit that…
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Hereโs How To Know If You Actually Need A Rest Day
Read More: Hereโs How To Know If You Actually Need A Rest DayYou may be wondering if rest days are actually important โ after all, that PB isnโt 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 Totoโs 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. Hereโs Why Fitness Experts Swear By It.
Read More: Power Walking Delivers A Full-Body Burn. Hereโs Why Fitness Experts Swear By It.The term โpower walkingโ might make you think of days past, itโsย soย back.ย Walkingย in general is beyond popular right now because this low-impact exercise has a bunch ofย benefits โ both mental and physical. And whileย walking is great for youย in general, some walking speeds and styles are more beneficial for your health than others. One way toย powerย up your…
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Jennifer Lopez Is In The Shape Of Her Life At 56 โ These Are The 7 Strength Exercises She Never Skips
Read More: Jennifer Lopez Is In The Shape Of Her Life At 56 โ These Are The 7 Strength Exercises She Never SkipsJennifer Lopez has been working out regularly โ and intensely โ for decades, and her starring role inย Office Romanceย 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 sheโs known for, rather than dramatically changing her approach. โYou 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 youโve 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, weโre making the…
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Try The 10-Minute Ab Workout Cover Star Martinique Ferreira Uses To Get An Eight-Pack
Read More: Try The 10-Minute Ab Workout Cover Star Martinique Ferreira Uses To Get An Eight-PackItโs no secret that WH cover star, model and competitive athlete Martinique Ferreira has enviable abs. The actual secret? How she gets them. We convinced her to share her exact blueprint (her 10-minute ab workout) for a cover-worthy core. From her daily diet and habits to the exact workout combination you can try STAT, hereโs…
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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 intoย 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 Tingโs ab challenge about two days in…
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Hilary Duff Relies On Ladder Workouts For Full-Body Strength. Here Are The 4 Lower-Body Exercises She Swears By
Read More: Hilary Duff Relies On Ladder Workouts For Full-Body Strength. Here Are The 4 Lower-Body Exercises She Swears ByLong-time strength training devotee Hilary Duff is following a consistent lifting routine as she prepares for her upcoming world tour. To help her stay on track, the โSo Yesterdayโ singer has partnered with the popularย Ladder app, using its expert-delivered daily plan and structured progressions to fit workouts into her day. โFor years I avoided the…
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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. Itโs now responsible for many a TikTok trend, from wall Pilates to Power Pilates and more. But, walk into a class completely unprepared and youโll 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 โ With No Equipment
Read More: This PT-Approved Workout Technique Gets Max Results, Fast โ With No EquipmentYou might get your workouts from Instagram โ and while we love a fitfluencer as much as the next girl, it just doesnโt replace real technique tips that take your standard total-body equipment-free workout to the next level. The answer? Womenโs Health 2019 Next Fitness Star Nomawothi Bafana, creator of this workout, says itโs all…
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Do Women Need To Do Different Workouts In Perimenopause?
Read More: Do Women Need To Do Different Workouts In Perimenopause?With perimenopause comes an influx of not-so-fun symptoms, such as irregular periods, hot flashes, lethargy and brain fog. And if youโve noticed those symptoms taking a toll on how youโre performing in your workouts, you might be wondering whether your fitness routine needs an upgrade. Quick primer: Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to…
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What Is Hot Yoga โ and Is It Right for You?
Read More: What Is Hot Yoga โ and Is It Right for You?Like most working moms, Gillian Russell doesnโt get a lot of time to herself. She has every good excuse to not show up to a 6:30 a.m. workout. And yet numerous days a week she shows up early to a hot yoga class. โI love room-temperature yoga too, but hot yoga makes my body feel…
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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.ย 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 4ร4 Method To Maintain Peak Fitness โ This Is Why Itโs So Effective
Read More: Elsa Pataky Uses The Norwegian 4ร4 Method To Maintain Peak Fitness โ This Is Why Itโs So EffectiveIf youโre one of Elsa Patakyโs 6.1million Instagram followers, youโll know she hits the gym hard. The 49-year-old Spanish model and actress regularly posts clips of her workouts on her feed โ and right now, thereโs one particular method she swears by: the Norwegian 4ร4 technique. โSince last year, Iโve been doing a type of…
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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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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 โ 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 โ no…
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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 yourย dumbbell exercisesย getting stale? Good news: you can totally strengthen and sculpt your arms without them. All you really need is aย resistance bandย or two. Oh and the top exercises to create an effective resistance band arm workout, of course! Gains For Every Level Itโs true.ย Resistance bands can get your muscles firingย just about as well as…
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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 โ 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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Which Is Better: Yoga or Pilates?
Read More: Which Is Better: Yoga or Pilates?For many runners, the workout of choice isnโt an exercise class. In truth, all they ever really want to do is throw on a pair of sneakers, grab a beloved Garmin and head out the door for a long run. Thereโs one major problem with this: itโs not a good idea for anyoneโs only form…
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Basic Core Exercises Arenโt Enough โ Add These Rotational Moves To Your Workout Now
Read More: Basic Core Exercises Arenโt Enough โ Add These Rotational Moves To Your Workout NowOur movement is not one-dimensional, so your workouts shouldnโt be either. Every day, your body bends, reaches, flexes and extends โ but it also twists, turns and rotates. You do this when checking your blind spot while driving, opening a door, putting heavy groceries in the fridge or cabinet, or picking up a child. Rotation…
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Be All The Coupleโs Goals With This Partner Workout
Read More: Be All The Coupleโs Goals With This Partner WorkoutJust grab your other half and youโre ready to get those gains. This full-body partner workout, compiled by exercise physiologist Dr Lisa Micklesfield, is designed to use two peopleโs body weights as resistance to build and strengthen both your muscles and his. โIt doesnโt matter if your boyfriend is 30kg heavier than you because you…
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How To Create A Sweaty But Accessible High-Intensity Low-Impact Workout
Read More: How To Create A Sweaty But Accessible High-Intensity Low-Impact WorkoutIf your weekdays were spent watching Thatโs So Raven, we see a high-intensity, low-impact workout in your future. South African women are increasingly looking for ways to stay active that respect joint health โ particularly for postpartum recovery, managing menopause, or simply balancing a busy lifestyle. Case in point: Google searches for the terms โlow-impact…
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Hereโs How Often You Should Work Out Based On Your Goals, According To Trainers
Read More: Hereโs How Often You Should Work Out Based On Your Goals, According To TrainersWhether your goal is toย gain muscle,ย build endurance,ย lose weight, or improve your overall health and wellness, chances are you want to lock in aย 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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Abs, Biceps, Bodyweight Workouts, Fitness, glutes, HIIT Workouts, Legs, Shoulders, Total Body Workouts, Workouts
This Do-Anywhere Cardio Workout Is Perfect For All Levels
Read More: This Do-Anywhere Cardio Workout Is Perfect For All LevelsIf your motivation dips the moment you walk into a crowded gym, outdoor workouts might be exactly what you need. Training outside isnโt just a change of scenery; it delivers potent physical, mental and emotional benefits that indoor workouts canโt replicate. Need convincing? This all-levels outdoor cardio workout is worth the experiment. Why Working Out…
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This Low-Impact Strength Workout Is Surpringly Sweaty
Read More: This Low-Impact Strength Workout Is Surpringly SweatyCanโt face the thought of a run? Well, hereโs good news: fast and furious isnโt the only pace that will score you the physique of your dreams. In fact, slowing down โ and even staying still โ can make workouts more effective. With this quick, low-impact strength workout, you can get super sweaty and score…
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Want Total-Body Functional Strength? This Push-Up Challenge Is For You
Read More: Want Total-Body Functional Strength? This Push-Up Challenge Is For YouSimple, scalable and surprisingly powerful, the push-up is one of the most effective moves you can do with just your bodyweight. This push-up challenge strips fitness back to basics, using one deceptively tough exercise to build total-body strength, improve core stability, and boost confidence โ no gym, gadgets, or complicated programming required. Whether youโre restarting…
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This Total-Body Strength Workout Builds Lean Muscle
Read More: This Total-Body Strength Workout Builds Lean MuscleIf, like thousands of women in South Africa, youโre looking to try out one of the many fitness races around the country, youโre likely looking to build lean muscle. This total-body strength workout does just that โ and includes a killer finisher that might just make you podium-ready.ย Why Muscle Is The Secret Sauceย Combining…
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Abs, Biceps, Dumbbells, Fat Burning Workouts, Fitness, HIIT Workouts, Legs, Shoulders, Total Body Workouts, Workouts
This At-Home Quick HIIT Workout Burns Cals All Day Long
Read More: This At-Home Quick HIIT Workout Burns Cals All Day LongDezemba in South Africa is a unique lifestyle not quite replicated anywhere else: time is a concept nobody is familiar with anymore. The phrase โeat cleanโ will get you dirty looks. And the workout becomes the one you do on the dancefloor. But if youโre dedicated to staying on top of your health habits, might…
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This Ultimate Beach HIIT Workout Tones *Everything*
Read More: This Ultimate Beach HIIT Workout Tones *Everything*Thought the beach is only for pretty strolls and sunsets? Think again. The water and sand combo means itโs an ace resistance machine. Plus, sand and sea train up your leg muscles with much less effort on your part. Ditch the beach towel and get sweaty on the sand this summer with this ultimate beach…
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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 doesnโt mean you need to take a break from fitness as well. This no-equipment bodyweight workout โ perfect for the holidays โ requires nada and you can do it anywhere: on the beach, a field or even in…
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This 30-Day Abs Challenge Strengthens And Sculpts Your Core In Only 5 Minutes A Day
Read More: This 30-Day Abs Challenge Strengthens And Sculpts Your Core In Only 5 Minutes A DayYour core (that means both yourย backย and abdominal muscles) is your source of power โ seriously. Itโs also what helps stabilise your entire body, prevent low back pain and impact your posture, helping you to stand up a little straighter. And building a strong midsection will help you get more out ofย everyย exercise you do. Thatโs why…
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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 OtherWhatโs one way to take your abs workouts to the next level? By adding weights! Thatโs why we present this four-move weighted abs workout, designed to sculpt your core. By adding a set of dumbbells, youโll challenge your abs like never before โ and have the muscle tone to show for it. In fact, this…
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This Home Leg Workout Requires Zero Equipment But Itโll Turn Your Lower Body Into Jelly
Read More: This Home Leg Workout Requires Zero Equipment But Itโll Turn Your Lower Body Into JellyIf you think you need weights for a good lower-body burn, let the dumbbells off the hook. This home leg workout will leave you too sore to get up off the couch tomorrow (promise!) โ and it doesnโt require any equipment. By incorporating a variety of bodyweight exercises โ including jumps, isometric holds and single-leg…
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8 Easy Yoga Moves To Relieve Stress
Read More: 8 Easy Yoga Moves To Relieve StressYou can relieve stress with theseย moves in the comfort of your lounge โ you donโt even have to change out of your PJs. Do the moves as a sequence, flowing from one move to the next without resting, then repeat for a total of two rounds. 1. Downward-Facing Dog Begin on all fours, knees hip-width…
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These Are The 7 Essential Strength Exercises For Runners
Read More: These Are The 7 Essential Strength Exercises For RunnersWhen it comes to strength exercises and runners, itโs kind of like tweens at the school dance. Strength training on one side of the dance hall, running on the other side. But reality check: strength training for runners isnโt just essential โ it makes the whole event better, too. โThe stronger you get, the more…
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The Exact Workouts For Your Personality Type (+ Motivation Hacks!)
Read More: The Exact Workouts For Your Personality Type (+ Motivation Hacks!)It can be tough to get pumped up for a workout, especially when youโd rather be doing anything else. But hereโs a secret: if you do workouts for your personality type, exercising becomes way more fun โ and youโll push yourself harder. This guide will help you find your perfect workout style so you can…
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This Explosive Plyometrics Workout Crushes Calories In 15 Minutes
Read More: This Explosive Plyometrics Workout Crushes Calories In 15 MinutesThis explosive plyometrics workout is a form of power training, a type of exercise that applies maximum force by combining strength with speed. Itโs a useful, tried-and-true modality that trains you to produce bursts of power even when youโre fatigued. Your heart rate will spike for short, but highly intense periods, revving your metabolism. And,…
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The Scoop on Creatine: What Women Really Need to Know
Read More: The Scoop on Creatine: What Women Really Need to KnowCreatine sounds like something your gym-buff ex-roommate used to take by the scoopful. But lately, it’s showing up in wellness routines that have nothing to do with six-pack abs or maxing out on squats. This compound is having a moment, being touted for everything from brain fog to bone health. Social media is buzzing about…
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This HIIT Stair Stepper Workout Torches Cals In Just 20 Minutes
Read More: This HIIT Stair Stepper Workout Torches Cals In Just 20 MinutesWhether you love it or hate it, the obtrusive stair-stepper machine has been a staple in gyms for decades for a reason. Itโs effective (it blasts your legs and booty more than pretty much any other piece of cardio equipment), and itโs functional (you actually ascend stairs IRL). Okay, make that two reasons. So use…
