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A Quick Resistance Band Arm Workout You Can Do At Home
Read More: A Quick Resistance Band Arm Workout You Can Do At HomeNoย dumbbells? No problem. Itโs totally possible to strengthen and sculpt your arms at home without owning a set of free weights. All you need is aย resistance band. Iโve created this quick resistance band arm workout using five exercises that are good for all fitness levels. The goal of this workout is to build muscle endurance…
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Is โGirl Dinnerโ Really Healthy? Experts Weigh In On The Viral TikTok Trend
Read More: Is โGirl Dinnerโ Really Healthy? Experts Weigh In On The Viral TikTok TrendContent warning: discussion of eating disorders. When Olivia Maher, a 28-year-old content creator from Los Angeles, first shared her โgirl dinnerโ video on TikTok, she just wanted to see if other people, like her, had ever proudly cobbled together a meal from leftover bits. โI just thought, โI canโt be the only person who does…
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Hereโs How To Get Rid Of Facial Redness, According To Dermatologists
Read More: Hereโs How To Get Rid Of Facial Redness, According To DermatologistsSo youโve been dealing with annoying red patches on your skin, but youโre not sure why itโs happening to you or what to do about it. Facial redness is pretty common, but no two people are alike, which is why itโs always best to get an analysis from your doctor before jumping to conclusions. Meet…
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Is It Time for a Sleep Divorce? To Sleep or Not to Sleep Together
Read More: Is It Time for a Sleep Divorce? To Sleep or Not to Sleep TogetherSure, itโs nice to have a warm body to fall asleep next to. But what happens when that warm body starts snoring like a buzzsaw? It might just make you wonder if youโre better off sleeping alone. As we get older, changing sleep patterns make it harder to fall asleep. We spend less time in…
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Exactly How To Be More Confident When Networking, According To Women In Business
Read More: Exactly How To Be More Confident When Networking, According To Women In BusinessNetworking can be hard. What to say to a new face youโd love to collaborate with? How to present your best self? If the idea scares you, weโve spoken to the pros about how to be more confident when networking. And itโs important when building a business. Studies show that womenโs networks are likely to…
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Beauty As A Beast
Read More: Beauty As A BeastThe styling of the brand-new BMW XM is dividing people. You either love it or you hate it. After seeing it in the metal at the local launch in Franschhoek in the Western Cape, I can confidently say I absolutely love it. It is something to behold. You know just by looking at it that…
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Is It Endometriosis or Endometrial Cancer?
Read More: Is It Endometriosis or Endometrial Cancer?Medically reviewed by Mary Jane Minkin, M.D., FACOG Endometriosis and endometrial cancer (also called uterine cancer) can be hard to tell apart. Both involve the inner lining of the uterus, called the endometrium. And both can cause heavy bleeding. But, they arenโt related to each other. You may wonder: Is endometriosis a type of cancer?…
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How To Have A Hands-Free Orgasm, According To Sex Experts
Read More: How To Have A Hands-Free Orgasm, According To Sex ExpertsFor people with vulvas, there areย 11 types of orgasmsโand, more importantly,ย countless ways to have each one. Maybe youโve heard of a friend who can only climax during oral sex, or maybe, youโve encountered a partner who needsย aย veryย specific vibratorย to get to O-town. Basically, what works for one person wonโt necessarily work for another. Even if you…
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The Amazing Power of Julia Di Pompeo
Read More: The Amazing Power of Julia Di PompeoBy Ron Harris Powerlifting and physique competition are two entirely different endeavors. One athlete trains purely to be as strong as possible, the other uses weights as a tool to sculpt a perfectly developed and proportionate body. MuscleMeds athlete Julia Di Pompeo is one of the few who has achieved success in both sports simultaneously,…
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Are Medical Mushrooms Really Magic?
Read More: Are Medical Mushrooms Really Magic?A patient arrives at the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research in Baltimore, ready for a full day of treatment. For the next eight hours, sheโll recline on a large couch with an eye mask and headphones playing classical music. Two facilitators are nearby, ready to help if needed. After vitals like blood…
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Hereโs Why Burnout Among Women Is A Bigger Issue Than Youโd Think
Read More: Hereโs Why Burnout Among Women Is A Bigger Issue Than Youโd ThinkBurnout is incredibly common and even more so the further along the year goes. And women bear the brunt of burnout rates, according to studies. The issue is larger than youโd think and affects women differently than it does men. Thatโs because women shoulder responsibilities at home and at work, taking on roles that can…
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Inspiring Quotes From Womenโs Health Icons
Read More: Inspiring Quotes From Womenโs Health IconsItโs Womenโs Day! And to celebrate, weโre taking a look back at some of the amazing women who have graced the pages of WH magazine in 2023. From athletes breaking records to entrepreneurs shattering glass ceilings, these women are redefining what it means to be a woman in the 21st century. Theyโre strong, theyโre courageous…
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Tips for Traveling While Being Treated for Urothelial Bladder Cancer
Read More: Tips for Traveling While Being Treated for Urothelial Bladder CancerFor many people, traveling is an important part of life. You may need to travel for business, for medical treatment or simply for the pleasure of it. Whatever the reason, donโt let treatment for urothelial bladder cancer (UBC) keep you from packing your bags. โWith a bit of planning, traveling can be seamless,โ said Ed…
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Consejos para viajar mientras recibes tratamiento de cรกncer de vejiga urotelial
Read More: Consejos para viajar mientras recibes tratamiento de cรกncer de vejiga urotelialViajar es una parte importante de la vida de muchas personas. Podrรญas necesitar viajar por negocios, para tratamientos mรฉdicos o simplemente por el placer de hacerlo. Sin importar cual sea la razรณn, no dejes que el tratamiento de cรกncer de vejiga urotelial (UBC, por sus siglas en inglรฉs) evite que hagas tus maletas para el…
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My OB-GYN Told Me It Was Nothing to Worry About โ But It Ended Up Being Ovarian Cancer
Read More: My OB-GYN Told Me It Was Nothing to Worry About โ But It Ended Up Being Ovarian CancerAs told to Nicole Audrey Spector I noticed something was off when, despite tons of cardio, I started gaining weight. I also felt pressure in my lower abdomen โ like there was a golf ball pressing inside my right side. And I could feel something when I pressed down on the area. Concerned, I made…
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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Finding Your Sexual Flow
Read More: Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Finding Your Sexual FlowEmily Jamea, Ph.D., is a sex therapist, author and podcast host. You can find her here each month to share her latest thoughts about sex. Serena and Jake returned for a check-in session. It had been two months since we rounded out our therapy together, but โ like most clients โ they wanted an โaccountabilityโ…
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Squats for Firm Glutes and Calves
Read More: Squats for Firm Glutes and CalvesQ: Does changing your foot stance during squats make any difference in terms of which muscles you work? I want to target the outer part of my quads. Is this possible? A. Unfortunately, altering foot stance when squatting wonโt allow you to recruit different quadriceps muscles. The vastus lateralis (the quad muscle on the outer…
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These Strength And Cross-Training Workouts Will Improve Your Running
Read More: These Strength And Cross-Training Workouts Will Improve Your RunningWith so many running races all around, itโs important to be ever-ready for that all-important PB and get progressively better with each race. Prep is key. So, are you ready to level up your game with these running workouts? Strength and cross-training are essential for most runners to ensure a steady progression. We sourced some…
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Under Armourโs Game-Changer: Meet Robyn Moodaly
Read More: Under Armourโs Game-Changer: Meet Robyn MoodalyRobyn Moodaly, a talented midfielder and attacking-mid, is deeply passionate about football, a legacy inherited from her father and grandfather who were avid players themselves. She honed her skills in her backyard, initially playing with boysโ teams due to the absence of womenโs teams. Her determination caught the attention of talent scouts, leading her to…
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Power Shoes Now At Mr Price Sportย
Read More: Power Shoes Now At Mr Price SportยIn an exciting collaboration with Mr Price Sport, Canadian-designed footwear brand, Power, brings its latest collection of lifestyle to high-performance athletic shoes directly to consumers in selected stores and online. Power has been producing athletic footwear globally since 1971, delivering a winning combination of style, technology, comfort and durability for athletes across all skill levels…
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Try This Post-Workout Hack For A Much Better Recovery
Read More: Try This Post-Workout Hack For A Much Better RecoverySo often we judge the effectiveness of our workout by how much weโve sweated during the session. Yes, checking out your max heart rate comes next. But if you havenโt truly broken a sweat you might feel like you didnโt push your body to its limit. And while there is a certain satisfaction in peeling…
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BOS Ice Tea Launches A Limited Edition Can With Rachel & Siya Kolisi
Read More: BOS Ice Tea Launches A Limited Edition Can With Rachel & Siya KolisiBOS, the much-loved South African rooibos brand best known for its colourful cans of Ice Tea, has partnered with South African rugby icon Siya Kolisi, his wife Rachel Kolisi and the Kolisi Foundation, launching Siya Kolisiโs Limited Edition BOS can to celebrate all things wonderful about our country. For each Limited Edition can sold, BOS…
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Recharge & Recover After Fit Night Out: What You Need to Know
Read More: Recharge & Recover After Fit Night Out: What You Need to KnowAfter a night of hard-earned workouts (or after a day of running a marathon or cycling long-distance), recovery is paramount. When we exercise, new muscle tears are acquired that work to build up more, burning fat in the process. But rest and recovery are important to allow that process to play out. Your go-to? These…
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Reshape Your Hips and Thighs With Step-Ups
Read More: Reshape Your Hips and Thighs With Step-UpsYou would think that treadmill walking, brisk walks around your neighborhood, or just trying to pick up after your kids and make the bus every day would be enough to keep your lower body toned and tight. Of course, if this were the case, then no one would struggle with their thighs and hips. Unfortunately,…
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Digitorial, Fitness, Fitness Gear, Sports bras, Sportswomen, Tech & Gear, Under Armour Gear, Workout gear
A Look Inside Under Armourโs Journey To Compete Collection
Read More: A Look Inside Under Armourโs Journey To Compete CollectionโIt always seems impossible until itโs done,โ the age-old adage rings true for athletes around the world. But what they rarely talk about is the epic journey that leads them from the realm of the impossible to the pinnacle of achievement. Itโs a journey etched with relentless determination, endless training hours and an unwavering commitment…
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The Only Beauty Products You Need In Your Gym Bag
Read More: The Only Beauty Products You Need In Your Gym BagNothingโs worse than standing in front of your gym locker, wrapped in a towel andย partially wet and having your toiletry bag fall on the floor in a calamitous explosion of all sorts of bottles, half-squeezed creams and lopsided lotions. Thereโs no need to carry all that stuff! Weโve got a list of the only gym…
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What To Eat Before A Morning Workout, According To Nutritionists
Read More: What To Eat Before A Morning Workout, According To NutritionistsWhen you get up before dawn to crush your morning workout, itโs easy to forget about food โ especially if you have a snooze button habit that gives you just minutes to get out the door. (Girl, Iโve been there.) The other problem: For some people, the thought of stomaching food right out of bed…
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Culture Shock, Then a Cancer Shock, Inspired Me to Create the Community I Needed
Read More: Culture Shock, Then a Cancer Shock, Inspired Me to Create the Community I NeededAs told to Erica Rimlinger I had my first mammogram at age 35 โ my doctor started screening me early because of my familyโs cancer history. That mammogram came back clear. Just 12 months later, when I went for my next mammogram, it revealed a large, rapidly growing tumor that had already reached stage 3A…
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What You Need to Know About Probiotics and Prebiotics
Read More: What You Need to Know About Probiotics and PrebioticsIf youโve ever strolled through the pharmacy section of your local grocery store, chances are youโve seen bottles of supplements and other products advertising โprobioticsโ and โprebiotics.โ So what exactly are they? And what can they do for you? Before diving into the specifics, we must first appreciate the role microorganisms play in our bodies.…
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These New High Protein Recovery Flavours Are So Good, Youโll Want to Drink Them Every Day
Read More: These New High Protein Recovery Flavours Are So Good, Youโll Want to Drink Them Every DayFirst Choice, manufactured by Woodlands Dairy, has added new flavours Strawberry Vanilla and Choc Mint to its popular High Protein Recovery (HPR) drinks range. Elite and amateur athletes will now be spoilt for choice when choosing the specially formulated drink. It offers rapid muscle recovery following intense workouts or competition. โHPR is consistently showing double…
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9 Of The Best Post-Workout Snacks That Actually Taste Amazing Too
Read More: 9 Of The Best Post-Workout Snacks That Actually Taste Amazing TooWorkout fuel. Itโs basically critical. But while weโve all heard the saying, you canโt out-train a bad diet, what exactly is a good diet? Here, the pros dish on the best post-workout snacks they canโt live without. 1. USN Trust Crunch Bar Need something quick to keep in your gym bag or car ready to…
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Birth control, Body image, healthy aging, Menopause, Orgasm, Perimenopause, Sex, Sex & relationships, Sexual health
9 Ways Menopause Can Give Your Sex Drive a Boost
Read More: 9 Ways Menopause Can Give Your Sex Drive a BoostItโs time to make Naked Fridays a reality. A lot of people think menopause means less sex, and less enjoyable sex, but the opposite can be true. Hitting menopause can be like hitting the jackpot for sex and intimacy. Here are nine reasons why the end of your periods can be the beginning of a…
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Top 5 Smudge-Proof Mascaras Thatโll Last From AM To PM
Read More: Top 5 Smudge-Proof Mascaras Thatโll Last From AM To PMThese smudge-proof mascaras will hold up from day to night. Different formulations innovate to deliver different results. From collagen-infused mixtures to those that get to the root of each and every lash to deliver next-level definition, thereโs something for every lash โ and theyโre ALL smudge-proof. Here, our top five smudge-proof mascaras that you might…
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This Dynamic Warm-Up Will Help You Prep For Your Best Workout Yet
Read More: This Dynamic Warm-Up Will Help You Prep For Your Best Workout YetReal talk: The only actual warm-up mistake you can make is not doing one at all. But if youโre looking to build muscle, boost your range of motion and start your workouts off on the right foot, crank out a dynamic warm-up with these stretches first. Time:ย 5 minutes Equipment:ย None Good for:ย Cardio, strength, flexibility, mobility Instructions:ย Perform…
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Calf Training for Shapely and Toned Legs
Read More: Calf Training for Shapely and Toned LegsQ: No matter what I do, I canโt seem to develop my calves. When I first started training, I saw a little muscle tone โ but now Iโm at a plateau. Help! A: No doubt, the calves are generally one of the most difficult muscles to develop. Given that they are used so frequently in…
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5 South African Athletes On What Pushes Them Forward
Read More: 5 South African Athletes On What Pushes Them ForwardBeing a strong woman in sport requires more than just skill or luck. It requires resilience, determination and that willpower to break barriers. It means defying societal norms and shattering stereotypes that limit womenโs potential. These five South African athletes (and proud Under Armour ambassadors) display courage, grit and confidence at every step of their…
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9 Fun Activities You Can Do At Fit Night Out
Read More: 9 Fun Activities You Can Do At Fit Night OutBy now youโre well aware that the hottest fitness event of the year, Fit Night Out, is this weekend (5th August 2023 at Waterfall City Park, Mall Of Africa). And if the incredible line-up and goodie bag (worth over R4000) weโve recently revealed havenโt gotten you hyped already, the amazing brands that weโve partnered with…
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Pick Your *PUMA* Fit For Fit Night Outย
Read More: Pick Your *PUMA* Fit For Fit Night OutยCoachella, but make it fitness. Thatโs the vibe at Fit Night Out, the workout party thatโs taking South Africa by storm. Itโs a chance to sweat it out with your girlfriends, dance your heart out and let loose.ย And if youโre looking for the perfect outfit to own the night, youโve come to the right…
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No If, Ands or Butts: All Things Colon Cancer โ Webinar
Read More: No If, Ands or Butts: All Things Colon Cancer โ WebinarThis educational resource was created with support from Merck.
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Possible And Sometimes Surprising Reasons You May Have A Sore Throat
Read More: Possible And Sometimes Surprising Reasons You May Have A Sore ThroatA sore throat can be a real nuisance, causing discomfort and making it difficult to eat, talk or swallow8. While we often associate sore throats with common colds or the flu, there are several surprising reasons you might experience this irritating symptom. Cepacolยฎ, known for its sore throat lozenges and hot medication, explores some unexpected…
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Be Event Ready!: What You Need To Pack And What To Expect At Fit Night Out
Read More: Be Event Ready!: What You Need To Pack And What To Expect At Fit Night OutThe hottest workout party of the year is almost upon us and itโs time to grab those sneakers and get ready to sweat the night away. Whether youโre a seasoned workout warrior or a fitness newbie, weโve got you covered with everything you need to pack for Fit Night Out. Fit Night Out: The Nitty…
