Adventure doesn’t stop when the rain starts – and neither should you.
Are Your Workouts Hurting You? These 4 Essential Moves Can Help
This common mistake could be ruining your fitness progress, but this home stability workout can fix it.
Finding Your Shape: How Jamie-Lee Domburg And G-Star Are Championing Women, Not Just Fit
Style that celebrates women as they are.
Working Out With A Cold: When It’s Safe To Exercise While Sick And When To Avoid It, According To Doctors
Follow this one rule to decide whether to sweat or rest.
workouts
This Full-Body Kettlebell Workout Is Your Go-To In A Packed Gym
Queuing for a treadmill? Not you! All you need for this workout is one kettlebell and a tiny piece of floorspace.
Exactly How To Find The Right Exercise For Your Goals
Yes, any exercise is better than no exercise, but if you’re not reaching your goals, maybe it’s time to switch things up…
Three Moves To Progress From Modified To Full Push-Ups
Want to upgrade your push-ups? Do this three move programme, created for perfect full push-up progression.
This Full-Body HIIT Boxing Workout Is A Crazy Calorie Burner – No Gloves Needed
Martial-arts-style manoeuvres are much more than self-defence – they’re proven kilojoule killers! Try these don’t-mess-with-me moves to get tight and toned
Trainers Discuss TikTok’s 3-2-1 Method & If It Works
Looking for a way to set up your weekly workout routine that ticks all the boxes? Say hello to TikTok’s viral 3-2-1 method.
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.
health
The Risks of Tanning (And Yes, We Mean Sun Exposure Too)
A ‘healthy glow’ shouldn’t give you sun damage. Bottle your tan; protect your skin.
How Healthy Is Your Pee? Take This 10-Second Test To Find Out
It’s World Toilet Day – and you can tell a lot about your health by simply scrutinising your next piddle! So, how healthy is your pee?
Five Years After Breast Cancer, Amber Wright Is Stronger Than Ever
Amber Wright shares her 12-month fitness journey.
11 Subtle Signs Of Diabetes You Should Never Ignore
It’s the #1 cause of death in SA – and disproportionately affects women more than men.
“I Felt Nothing”: Navigating The Silent Shame Of Maternal Numbness After Unthinkable Loss
After a tragic accident left her widowed with a newborn, Dominique felt only “nothingness.”
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recipes
Chocolate For Breakfast? This Healthy Crepes Recipe Packs 28g Of Protein – And Tastes Like A Treat
Who says you can’t have chocolate for breakfast?
How To Make The Best Chocolate-Berry Protein Smoothie
The duo your mornings didn’t know they needed. 🍫🍓
9 Homemade Protein Bars That’ll Actually Keep You Full – For Long
Feel like all you ever do is snack in between tasks? These nutrient-dense, protein-packed bars will stop you from eating mindlessly!
The Grab-N-Go Muffins That Make Breakfast A Breeze
All hail the breakfast muffin!
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…
beauty
» skincare
Vicks VapoRub: 15 Clever Ways To Use The Cold And Flu Staple
It’s waaaay more than a cough treatment
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.
» 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
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Getting a ‘Hair Botox’ Treatment
If you’re after your sleekest, shiniest hair ever without much effort, then you might want to consider a hair botox treatment. Don't worry: The name itself is totally misleading. No needles will be flying at your scalp at all, and botulinum toxin isn’t an...
9 Ways To Repair Damaged Hair
Have you ever coloured your hair? Is your blow-dryer getting plenty of mileage? Do you brush your hair? If you answered yes to any of those questions—yep, even the last one—you have “damaged” hair. “As soon as your hair emerges from its follicle, it has...
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.
entertainment
my life in wellness
Actress Temi Otedola On Why She Prefers A Simple Wellness Routine
The Nigerian actress on her love for sleep, her simple beauty routine and how she hopes to inspire a new definition of beauty among her fans and followers.
Yes, Happiness Can Boost Productivity – Here’s How
“One’s attitude towards work plays a pivotal role in determining productivity levels”.
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.
latest
I Experienced Running Burnout From Chasing PBs – Here’s How I Recovered
Khanya Mazibu had just turned 30 when she moved from her bustling metropolis to the quiet rural area of Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape. A mover from day one, Khanya felt compelled to take up running. But with each new distance, she felt herself suffering from running...
What Is The Run/Walk Method? Running Coaches Explain How It Works For Beginners And Beyond
If your entire social media feed is flooded with friends and family crushing marathon training, then ‘tis the season! It’s easy to find inspiration in every celebratory post, but for a rookie runner hoping to cross a finish line of your own, it can also feel a little...
6 Simple Healthy Coffee Hacks To Really Boost Your Blend
Everyday coffee – the way you like it: with or without sugar, milk or honey. The purpose is usually the same: to boost your focus so you can hack away at those emails and other tasks you've kinda sorta been putting off. But pairing your cup with a simple something...
From Running-phobe To Marathon Finisher – With A Prosthetic Blade
Joburger Erin Lazarus, 27, had always been sporty, but “avoided cross country like it was the plague”. Her father was a serious long-distance runner, and the family often tagged along to support his races. But long-distance running was not something Erin felt...
At 54, I Raced And Finished The Full UTCT – Here’s How
Of Cape Town's many challenging races, none is more formidable than the UTCT – Ultra-Trail Cape Town. The flagship distance, 100 miles through Cape Town's treacherous mountains, is one few have finished. 54-year-old runner Robyn Noble decided to take on UTCT race...
The Moment You Feel A Cold Coming On, Do These 8 Things Immediately To Speed Up Recovery
If you can’t remember the last time someone replied to a "how are you" message with anything other than a sneezing emoji, there’s some good news at least: with the crisp turn of autumn, we’re still a little way off from the true peak of cold and flu season. As for...
A 30-Minute Chicken Recipe You Can Make In The Air Fryer Or Oven
Tough week? Tough day? Before you kick off your shoes and start the endless scroll for dinner inspiration – stop right here. This macadamia-crusted chicken is the weeknight recipe you didn't know you needed and once it's in your rotation, it's staying there. Created...
These 5 Surprising Make-up Habits Can Worsen Your Skin Health
There’s no better feeling than wearing make-up that makes you feel like your most confident and beautiful self. Except maybe one thing: Loving your skin without wearing any make-up in the first place. Let me be clear – there’s absolutely nothing...
4 Ways To Soothe Your Sore Muscles
New-to-you fitness goals often come with a common side effect, namely muscle soreness. Whether you’ve switched up your strength-training program or you’re trying a new type of activity, it can (and does) happen to anybody. Technically called delayed-onset muscle...
Soothe Your Pet’s Upset Tummy With Hill’s Prescription Diet GI Biome
Only pet parents will understand the stress you feel when your four-legged family member has an upset tummy. Suddenly your usually playful pet is acting lethargic, won’t eat and you don’t know how to help them. That’s where Hill’s Prescription Diet GI Biome with...
Here’s What Certain Changes In Your Nails Can Reveal About Your Health, According To Dermatologists
There's nothing quite like sitting down for a fresh manicure. It's a simple way to add a pop of colour to your everyday look while carving out a little time to relax and take care of yourself. But if you're anything like us, you might not...
“I Didn’t Fit The ‘Runner’s Body’ – But I Still Finished Two Half-Marathons”
Wondering how to start running? Before you search for “free training plans” or figure out which running shoe is best, rewind a bit and find your inspiration. Here, read about Bubbles Zitumane's beginner runner journey, from slow and steady to long-distance aficionado....
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