The 6 Strength Moves Experts Say Every Perimenopausal Woman Needs

Perimenopausal women should focus on these functional movements for longevity, says top exercise physiologist Stacy Simms

15 CrossFit Workouts You Can Do At Home

Can’t make it to the box? These home CrossFit workouts are modifiable, beginner-friendly and require little equipment.

The Ultimate No-Gym Required Workout

6 moves, total-body gains!

Love Stylish Tech? You’ll Obsess Over Garmin’s Lily 2 Active

Blending a classic look with modern technology.

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Sculpt Sexy Legs With Mapule Ndhlovu’s Thigh Workout

Mapule Ndhlovu’s thigh workout will reshape your legs, whether you’re trying to build sexy curves or fit into your goal jeans.

6 Kilojoules-Blasting Moves That’ll Make You A Better Runner

The secret to becoming a faster, stronger runner and preventing common overuse injuries is to add more explosive movements to your workout routine.

4 Easy At-Home Moves To Flatten Out Your Tummy

Short on time? This 15-minute workout is all you need to target your tummy. And it works! Try out these four moves and watch your abs reveal themselves…

How To Get A Strength-Training Workout On The Treadmill

Treadmill = a personal mini gym? Yes, this piece of cardio equipment is pretty damn versatile. Just add these three moves to your usual running routine…

3 Moves To Score A Perfectly Toned Bum

We asked a fitness star for her top moves and nutrition tips to target one of our biggest trouble spots: the booty. Steal her secrets for a toned bum here!

The Best Barbell Move You’re Probably Not Doing

WATCH: If you thought the only thing to do with a barbell is lift it, think again. This crazy move will sculpt your abs like no one’s business!

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“I Started Making Drastic Lifestyle Changes And Managed To Shed 14kg In 6 Months”

Tried of feeling uncomfortable in her body, Dené changed her bad habits and shed major kilos. Here’s what she ate and how she exercised to achieve it…

This Is Exactly What Happens To Fat When You Lose Weight

Raise your hand if you’re under the assumption that you poo out fat when you lose weight. Not entirely wrong. But that doesn’t tell the whole story…

Here’s How DJ Fix Lost Her Post-Baby Weight – In Just 3 Months

We all know and love Dj Fix from the Forbes and Fix Show on 5fm. The media personality is glowing and looking every bit like the hot momma she is…

Eating Pasta Can Help You Lose Weight, New Study Reports

Suggest a pasta dinner to a person on a diet and you’ll probably get some serious side-eye. But is it really as bad as everyone thinks?

This Is What 6 500 Kilojoules Looks Like On The Paleo Diet

There are generally two types of Paleo people: CrossFitters, and people who are trying to lose weight. So, here’s what 6 500kJ looks like…

Mindful Eating Strategies Proven To Help You Lose Weight

You know you should savour your dinner slowly at the kitchen table, but honestly, it’s so much more fun to eat it in front of the TV. Don’t…

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Ultra Trail Run Tips And Tricks From Landie Greyling

For the first time ever, Maxi Race South Africa is coming to South Africa. I’ve entered the 68km. Landie Greyling gave me a few tips for race day.

“I Trained With The Blitzboks — And This Is What Happened”

If you asked me about rugby 10 years ago, I would’ve told you about how I had no clue about the game, the rules or the positions. I was, however, at every single rugby game at the boys’ school across the road. I obviously wasn’t there to observe the game. When we think about women playing sport, rugby isn’t the first thing that comes to mind, right? Back then, I had no clue women could even play rugby. That said, unfortunately, women’s rugby in this country isn’t a sport that’s often spoken about.

“Getting To Grips With My Emotional Eating Habit Helped Me Lose 28 Kgs — And Now I’m A Personal Trainer”

Chantell Ryksen was your typical yo-yo dieter — constantly going from losing weight only to pick it up again — and more. Tired of being stuck in a cycle, Chantell embarked on a journey of self-love and self-improvement — and lost 28 kilos in the process. Now, she loving the skin she’s in and helping others do the same. Here’s how she did it…

This New Workout Class Will Sculpt Your Butt Like You Never Imagined

Virgin Active’s new workout class, Active Bands made its debut at Fit Night Out Joburg. So, of course, when it hit clubs at the beginning of September, we had to be first to try to it out. As it turned out, the class was a lot more hectic than we’d imagined. But it does wonders for your butt!

Work Your Whole Body In 15 Minutes With This Medicine Ball Workout

Nothing kills the workout buzz like the gym at 5 pm. Looking for a treadmill? Join the back of the queue. Want to stretch? Welcome to the mosh pit. And if your intention was to do a quick sweat sesh and get out of there, well, sorry for you. But don’t give up on your fitness dreams just yet. To the rescue: this medicine ball routine from Next Fitness Star finalist Meagan Claasen.

5 Mindful Eating Tips That Will Change Your Relationship With Food

Hands up if you’ve ever eaten 4 portions of food without realising it. It wasn’t really on purpose but you were binge-watching you fav Netflix show and before you knew the entire pizza was gone. Given that we live lives that keep us super busy and distracted, it’s no surprise that we often lose track of what we’re eating. We squeeze in lunch while meeting deadlines, breakfast is accompanied by a side of emails and dinner is eaten while catching up Friends. It’s really no surprise that our eating habits have become mindless and guilt-inducing.

How Survivor SA’s Nicole Shaped This Body — While Raising Two Kids

Most of us will remember Survivor SA castaway Nicole Capper as one of the people who was part of the biggest blindsides (in this year’s season) against Steffi. But Nicole is a lot more than just a Survivor SA castaway. She’s a mother of two children, former Mrs South Africa and CEO of Luxuria Lifestyle SA, amongst other things. We caught up with her to find out how she does it all and manages to keep in shape while raising two children. Interestingly, Nicole attributes her love for fitness to her children.

Instagram Has Introduced New Weight Loss Ad Restrictions… And We’re Totally Here For It

If you follow a few Instagram influencers, then I’m sure you’ve seen your share of weight loss products, such as “meal replacement shakes” and “detox teas”. Well, you might start seeing less of them very soon. Instagram has started rolling out new community guidelines detailing which type of weight loss products and cosmetic procedures can be promoted on the app.

This Workout Specifically Targets — And Tightens Up — Your Love Handles

The term love handles may sound cute, but not many women are in love with theirs. This personal trainer weighs in on how to get rid of your love handles.

9 Common Mistakes People Make When It Comes To Weight Loss, According To A Celeb Trainer

Do you ever feel like your weight loss journey is basically you just running on the treadmill- you’re going nowhere fast. You’ve cut the carbs, limited the sweets and kicked the cardio all the way up- but the scale just won’t budge, so WTF gives? Honestly, it could literally be anything. But there are common mistakes that people make during the battle of the bulge. We chatted to celeb trainer and body transformation specialist, Corey Calliet, about the possible weight loss mistakes you’re making and how to actually get it right.