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It’s Official: Stress Makes Us Crave Junk Food
Have you ever noticed you reach for junk foods when you feel stressed? Maybe you don’t feel you have the energy to cook something healthy or you add a little something into the basket on your way home because you deserve it. Comfort eating on repeat is all too...
6 Strong South African Sportswomen Who Seriously Inspire Us
At Women's Health, we celebrate women — like these incredible South African sportswomen — all year round. You see, we understand that it takes more than Women's Month to celebrate all these epic overachievers at local, national and international level. We couldn't fit...
How Boxer Simangele ‘Smash’ Hadebe Stays In Top Form
It all started with a movie. Million Dollar Baby, to be exact. It was the main character, Maggie Fitzgerald, who inspired Simangele 'Smash' Hadebe to try her hand at boxing. “The main character in that movie is so persistent,” reflects 29-year-old Simangele. “She...
You Can Do This Arms & Abs Bodyweight Workout Anywhere
Whether you're pressed for space or can't find weights at the gym, this abs and arms bodyweight workout does the job and then some. Created by trainer and instructor Kirsten Johnson, these moves sculpt long, lean muscles. "This workout is designed as a...
The 14 Yoga Stretches To Do Daily If You Want To Become More Flexible
The best yoga stretches to do every day are the ones that can help you increase your flexibility and full range of motion from head to toe. These include yoga stretches for your hips, as well as your hamstrings, calves, back, shoulders and arms. Whether you're looking...
What Is The Macrobiotic Diet – And Can It Help You Lose Weight?
Images by Gavin Arnold Gooman from Drawn to Light Productions Rooted in Japanese culture, the macrobiotic diet espouses the Asian yin-yang philosophy and is all about bringing balance to your plate, and by extension, your body. It’s also endorsed by celebs like Ariana...
This Aubergine Curry Is The Ultimate Winter Comfort Meal
Nothing beats the winter blues, quite like a delicious and comforting curry. And while South Africans are no strangers to making curries, we bet you've never tried this winter vegetable curry. Ahead, find cookbook author Mokadi Itsweng's recipe for an aubergine,...
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If you’re on social media like the rest of the planet, you’ll know that morning routines are huge. Huuuuge. Pretty posts detailing mornings sipping specific green lattes, journalling, drinking water at specific times and more abound. But which of these routines are...
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Picture this: a sea of people, all like-minded, who love to have fun while moving their bodies, all dancing along to the trainer on a mega stage, fitted with flashing lights and pumping music. That’s Fit Night Out, the biggest fitness event to hit SA shores. And there...
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Putting on 2kg when you’re 1.8m tall is NBD — you might not even notice it. But to lose weight when you’re short? It can feel like a 🚨🚨🚨 situation. But here’s where things get really, really frustrating: Losing those same 2kg is also way harder when you’re short....
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At 23, Onthatile Zulu is a force to be reckoned with on the field and a role model off it. The South African field hockey powerhouse just became the first female Red Bull Athlete in the country and she shows no signs of slowing down. With her skill, motivation and...
10 South African TikTok Fitness Accounts That’ll Give You ALL The Motivation You Need
Social media is a great place to find expert advice, fitness inspiration and exercise routines all at the tips of your fingers — and TikTok is no exception. Many fitness influences have taken to the land of catchy dances, lipsyncs and comedy skits, to show you that...
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