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6 Ice Teas With A Little ‘Twist’
Is it cocktail ‘o clock yet?
Nedbank Powers South Africa’s First Gravel Burn With Kindred By Gravel
A bridge between people, passion and possibility.
This 30-Day Abs Challenge Strengthens And Sculpts Your Core In Only 5 Minutes A Day
It’s efficient *and* effective.
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Build Muscle With This Strength Power Blast Workout
This power based plyometric workout uses four bodyweight movements to tone your whole body and help you do all your workouts better
Tone All Your Trouble Spots With This 18-Minute Workout
Trainer Idalis Velazquez’s All in 18 workout programme targets the areas we struggle with the most: thighs, tummy, butt and back of the arms.
Blast Fat Fast With This 15-Minute Kickboxing Workout
This exclusive sequence, alternates between rounds of punching combos and conditioning drills for a fast and effective workout.
This High-Intensity Rowing Workout Is A Full-Body Scorcher
HIIT isn’t all about burpees and jumping jacks. This HIIT workout takes you from the rowing machine to the floor for split squats, and more.
Get Killer Legs With This Lower Body Blitz Workout
Want strong, toned legs and a butt that defies gravity? Of course you do! And this 15-minute leg-day workout will get you there.
This 4-Minute Workout Will Burn Fat Like Crazy!
Rev your metabolism to burn fat long after you’ve left the gym with this high-intensity workout. All it takes is four minutes.
health
Exactly How Much Do You Know About Prediabetes?
Well, the answer is…’You Should’ because 2 in 3 South Africans suffer from prediabetes.
How Katleho Tsoku Turned Her Grief Into A Platform That Helps Women Nurture Joy
While on a quest to find joy after a significant loss, entrepreneur Katleho Tsoku found her answer in creating a hosting platform that fosters a sense of community among women.
Your Cardio Age Could Predict How Long You’ll Live – Here’s How To Measure It
“Cardio age offers a more actionable, real-time measure of longevity risk.”
I Started Doing Wellness Before Work To Feel Alive – And It Changed Everything
Content creator Aakifah Slarmie talks about her wellness before work journey – and why it means so much more than an early wake-up.
What To Know About An Adult Autism Diagnosis – Especially For Women
Think you – or someone you love – might have ASD? Here’s what to know about an adult autism diagnosis, and how ASD manifests for women.
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The New Way To Eat Butternut – In A Healthy Crumble That Tastes Insane
Move over, traditional pie! This healthy, crazy-tasty butternut crumble is packed full of uber-nutritious ingredients and helps protect against disease…
8 Chocolate Recipes So Delicious You Won’t Believe They’re Healthy
Chocolate: it’s the solution to all of life’s problems, right? Treat ‘yo self to these decadent yet incredibly healthy chocolate recipes. No guilt required!
Sticky, Sweet, Totally Healthy Chai-Spiced Oats With ‘Butterscotch’ Pears
The combo of roasted pear juices, spices and honey make the most delicious caramel-like sauce for your breakfast bowl. Hello next-level oats…
How To Make A Crazy-Good Raw Dessert
Winter cravings got you, but you don’t want to wreck your diet? This raw dessert is not only easy, it requires no baking and it’s packed with nutrients.
Tender, Crispy Guilt-Free Fried Chicken
We’re not kidding – this guilt-free fried chicken recipe is almost too good to be true, except that it’s real and totally delicious. Here’s how!
Ripe Avo? Make This Insanely Decadent Chocolate Mousse
Got a ripe avocado or two and not sure what to do with them? Make this super-quick, super-healthy instant chocolate mousse! We love!
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6 Face Masks For When Your Skin Is Really Going Through Stuff
Face masks are the prescription for any skincare issue. Think smoothing fine lines, detoxifying and zapping pimples. Find the one that’s right for you here.
5 Things That Are Sabotaging Your Skin Without You Even Knowing It
Thoughts to keep you up at night: Totally innocent, normal things you do on the daily can secretly mess up your complexion. Eek!
“I Tried Slugging – A Night-Time Beauty Ritual – For My Dry Skin. Here’s What Happened…”
Looking towards winter, this beauty fool gave one of Korean beauty’s hottest night-time rituals, slugging, a try. Snails may or may not be involved.
6 Things You’re Doing That Are Causing Your Skin To Break Out Badly
There are a number of factors that cause your skin to break out. While you can’t control genetics, stress and pollution, these mistakes are on you…
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Top Hacks To Summer-Proof Your Skin
Summer can be challenging for those with eczema-prone and sensitive skin. Here's how to keep your skin hydrated and happy through the warm months. Choose Gentle Cleansers Choose a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser like E45’s Face Foaming Cleanser. Not only does it...
How Anneke Bosch Prepped For The Women’s T20 World Cup
As the Proteas Women prepare for the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, set to take place in the United Arab Emirates from 3 October – 20 October, all-rounder Anneke Bosch is focused on making a significant impact both personally and for her team. Anneke brings her...
You’re About To Get Addicted To This Rose-and-Raspberry Lemon Tart
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The 15-Minute Tone Up Workout
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Get The Strong Girl Look This Summer With The New Fitness Fusion Collection
Join the club, the Strong Girl Club. The inspiration behind the latest Fitness Fusion line comes straight from the powerhouse women we see every day. Strong in every aspect of life, whether it’s in the gym, at home, or in the office, these everyday women hustle, grind...
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Daisy Ridley has experimented with a lot of hard things in her life, including rigorous swimming training for her latest film Young Woman and the Sea, which the 32-year-old actress also executive-produced. In the film, she portrays real-life competitive American...
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TV/Radio broadcaster and speaker Rorisang Thandekiso’s biggest turning point came in Grade 8. Vocal from a very young age, Rorisang often got into trouble for being too opinionated or mediating a fight between classmates, for instance. “So much so that the principal...
12 Unexpected Health And Beauty Benefits Of Epsom Salt
Epsom salt is popularly used to solve a myriad of different ailments, including everything from soothing tired and achy muscles to easing stress and eliminating toxins from the body. It’s cost-effective and safe, making it a great product to keep at home for the whole...
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Fact: gum disease is super common. In fact, per the South African government, around 90% of us experience it at some point. The only other thing more common? A cold. But it's also risky. That's because gum disease is mostly not noticeable – and research has linked the...
The Exact Steps – And Products – To Banish Dull, Dry Winter Skin
Dull, dry winter skin is a truly unfortunate offshoot from the season of cosiness, frothy lattes and rainy evenings by the fire. It's even worse when dry air saps moisture from eczema-prone skin, making things more sensitive. But come warmer months, there's a frantic...
This Do-Anywhere Workout Will Have You Sweating Up A Storm
When you have to travel or prior commitments (whether it's your family, kids, work or friends) are making it impossible to get to the gym, it's always great to have a simple, do-anywhere workout tucked into your back pocket. This one, from SWEAT 1000's Andrew...
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