Two-time world champion Mila Ben David shares three tips to help you find your flow and dominate combat sports.
At 54, I Raced And Finished The Full UTCT – Here’s How
54-year-old runner Robyn Noble became one of the few women to race and complete the gruelling full UTCT race with targeted training.
The Moment You Feel A Cold Coming On, Do These 8 Things Immediately To Speed Up Recovery
From sleep and zinc to hydration and stress control, a GP shares the simple steps that ease symptoms faster.
A 30-Minute Chicken Recipe You Can Make In The Air Fryer Or Oven
This is how you do dinner in 30.
workouts
Is A Standing Abs Workout More Effective Than Lying Down? Experts Discuss
Ahead, the benefits of standing abs moves, notes on technique and who shouldn’t attempt them – for now.
4 Moves That’ll Help You Build Seriously Strong Legs
Plus, tips for leg day motivation and how to avoid common injuries.
Cold Workouts: Try These Winter Workout Tips On How To Stay Safe And Warm, According To Trainers
There’s a hidden benefit to exercising in frigid temps.
Can Pilates Double As Your Strength Training Workout?
Search “strength Pilates” on TikTok and you’ll see Pilates strength training as a discipline. But is it as good as the Smith machine? An instructor explains.
How To Exercise During Perimenopause To Maintain A Healthy Body Composition
Find your flow in your new life stage.
“I’m A Yoga Instructor And Do These 8 Moves To Open My Hips And Loosen Tight Lower-Body Muscles.”
Those hips don’t lie!
health
Where Should You Go For A Safe Abortion In South Africa?
Every second flyer is offering safe and painless abortions. But who can be trusted? Here’s where you should go for a safe abortion in SA.
Where Should You Go For A Safe Abortion In South Africa?
Every second flyer is offering safe and painless abortions. But who can be trusted? Here’s where you should go for a safe abortion in SA.
“I’m A Running Coach And Marathoner – So Why Do I Still Feel ‘Not Good Enough’?”
Running coach Joanna Keppler talks about comparison and feeling like you’re “not good enough – and how to beat that feeling.
The Boardroom Is Burned Out: Why Leading Is More Draining Than Ever
Supporting well-being cannot stop with employees on the front lines.
Eat This To Beat Period Bloat
Aunt Flo in town? Here’s what to eat on your period – to beat period bloat, curb cravings and and still crush that workout.
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recipes
This High-Protein Pizza Has 19 Grams Of Protein (And 9 Grams Of Fibre!)
Cheesy. Crispy. Healthy? Check.
THIS Is The Best Chicken Soup Recipe To Cure A Winter Cold
When it tastes insane – and works health miracles…
Here’s Why You Should Eat More Avo – Starting With This Breakfast
Fuel smarter, recover faster and keep your gut healthier with the power of avocados.
Banana Muffins That Ease PMS And Cramping – True Story!
Snack your way to a hassle-free period.
Coconut Flour Pizza Base (Low Carbs, Gluten-Free)
Coconut flour to make a traditional pizza pie? Yes please! An extra dose of fibre and protein with each bite awaits. Plus, it’s gluten-free!
The Pork Belly And Lobster Dish That Your Tastebuds Will Remember Forever
This unlikely pairing of two star proteins, pork and lobster, will provide just the culinary comfort you need on cold days.
beauty
» skincare
What To Do When Body Acne Strikes + The Best Products To Use
Bid your body acne farewell!
In-Flight Skincare Secrets A Dermatologist Refuses To Gatekeep
Att passengers! Your in-flight skincare essentials are here.
How To Be That Girl *WITHOUT* A Skin Crisis While Travelling
Beach day gone wrong? 🦞 Here’s how to soothe your skin – straight from a derm.
The Everything Guide To Eczema
Here’s what experts want you to know when it comes to eczema.
» make-up
6 Ways To Melt-Proof Your Make-Up This Summer
Between streaky mascara and vanishing blush, summer can wreak havoc with your make-up. Here’s how to increase your staying power and melt-proof your look.
FYI —These Make-up Mistakes Could Be Making Your Acne Worse
Teenaging or adulting, acne sucks. Which is why many of us turn to make-up. But you’re probably making it worse with these major mistakes…
You HAVE To Try These 7 Easy To Follow Halloween Makeup Looks
In need of some Halloween inspo or need to take your costume to the next level? Look no further than these seven easy to follow makeup looks.
6 Coloured Eyeliner Tips To Brighten Your Face
Mask-wearing isn’t going anywhere just yet, which is good for your health... and your eyes! Hear us out: Now that peepers are officially our most prominent feature for Zoom chats and distanced coffee dates, etc., “eye make-up has been reimagined,” says make-up artist...
» hair
How To Curl Your Hair With A Flat Iron, According To A Celebrity Hairstylist
Harry Josh, the celebrity hairstylist to Gisele Bundchen, Karlie Kloss and Priyanka Chopra, shares the easiest tutorial for curling hair with a straightener.
Live Life — Win A Hair Transplant Treatment & Get Your Confidence Back!
Alvi Armani and Women’s Health have partnered to give one lucky reader a life-changing experience — a hair transplant, and their confidence back.
What You Need To Know Before You Dye Your Hair At Home
Given the current pandemic you might be tempted to dye your own hair. But be warned, it could be risky business. Follow this professionals advice so you don’t end up with a hair disaster.
This Heatless Hack Gave Me The Curl Texture Of My Dreams
This TikTok hack gave me gorgeous, heatless curls overnight. All you need is your bathrobe and boom! You’ve got long, loose curls that you’ll absolutely love.
entertainment
my life in wellness
Food, Fitness & Family: How Zinhle Masango Juggles It All
“I am a person who believes in a balanced lifestyle…”
Are Wellness Shots With Turmeric, Ginger, Or ACV Actually Good For You? A Dietician Weighs In
Wellness shots with turmeric, wheatgrass, ACV and ginger are touted as elixirs to boost immunity and energy. But do they work? An RD weighs in.
Fall Asleep Faster With These 7 Hacks For Better Sleep
If you struggle to get to dreamland every night, these quick tips could be the answer to helping you get the best sleep ever
How To Actually Get Better At Talking To Yourself
When it comes to talking to ourselves, what we often say can be overly critical and, sometimes, downright cruel.
Could Bed Rotting Be The Answer To Your Self-Care Struggles?
Your grandmother may call it pure laziness but the TikTok generation swear by being intentionally unproductive – in bed!
How One Woman Overcame Diet Pill Addiction And Reclaimed Her Life
Here, Monique Eloff tells her story to inspire and educate other women about the dangers of weight loss pills and how she regained control of her body – and eating habits.
latest
How To Have A Healthier Relationship With Fitness Apps, Without Quitting Exercise
“Comparison is the thief of joy.” We've all heard it. We've muted accounts, unfollowed people and told ourselves that we're above it. And yet, somehow, it still manages to sneak in. You open your app and see that old 5:30 per kilometre pace from what you now call your...
Basic Core Exercises Aren’t Enough – Add These Rotational Moves To Your Workout Now
Our movement is not one-dimensional, so your workouts shouldn’t be either. Every day, your body bends, reaches, flexes and extends – but it also twists, turns and rotates. You do this when checking your blind spot while driving, opening a door, putting heavy groceries...
These 12 Health Wearables For Women Really Do. It. All.
Fitness trackers for women in South Africa have reached new heights. Gone are the days of needing the best smartwatch if you wanted to track your fitness and sleep. Now, health wearables available in South Africa are women-focused and take the form of screen-free...
Exactly How To Use These 12 Delicious Sugar Substitutes In Your Cooking
We all know that too much sugar can lead to an afternoon energy crash, but the benefits of cutting back go much deeper than avoiding a cavity. High sugar intake is linked to chronic inflammation and heart health concerns – and current research in South Africa suggests...
Here’s Why It’s So Common To Regain Weight After Losing – And What You Can Do About It
Having a good memory is generally considered a useful trait, whether we're talking about muscle memory or cognitive function. However, when it comes to weight loss, memory on a cellular level can actually work against you, playing a significant role in making it...
*These* Are The Best Bodyweight Workouts For Any Fitness Goal
PE classes at school never evaluated your deadlift. The heads-shoulders-knees-toes song doesn’t mention a dumbbell. The toughest challenges on Survivor are the ones without any equipment at all. The throughline? Being able to use your body effectively is the essence...
10 Signs Of Binge-Drinking Among Women You Shouldn’t Ignore
If you’re a woman and a regular drinker, you might very easily fall into the heavy-alcohol-user category. That’s because, when you look at the signs of binge-drinking, it’s scarily easier to achieve than you’d think. And from the number of dwindling nightclubs and...
You’ll Love This Easy No-Cook Tomato Sauce With Spaghetti Recipe
Whip out the grater to turn some of the season’s finest produce into a swoon-worthy sauce. The only cooking required: boiling a pot of pasta. No-Cook Tomato Sauce Spaghetti No-Cook Tomato Sauce Spaghetti Whip out the grater to turn some of the season’s finest produce...
14 Ways To Up Your Dose Of Self-Love This Valentine’s Day – And Every Day
A wise tweet once read: “How are you gonna love somebody else when you don’t know how to love yourself?” Here are our top picks of Valentine's Day ideas that are all about... you. Consider this a day to celebrate self-love and embrace your independence. A fine dose of...
Be All The Couple’s Goals With This Partner Workout
Just grab your other half and you’re ready to get those gains. This full-body partner workout, compiled by exercise physiologist Dr Lisa Micklesfield, is designed to use two people’s body weights as resistance to build and strengthen both your muscles and his. “It...
10 Ways To Get (Or Stay) Fit – Without A Gym Membership
With the cost of living skyrocketing around us as we ride along the wave of yet more unprecedented times, it makes sense to rethink your gym membership. According to an AllAfrica report, gym membership fees increased by 20.5 percent from October 2024 to October of the...
These Are The 10 Best Yoga Poses For Women
Yoga is more than just a physical practice. It’s a vital bridge between mind, body and spirit – and the data speaks for itself. In a landscape where South African women face some of the highest burnout rates globally, your nervous system is often stuck in overdrive....
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