by Women's Health | Aug 1, 2018 | Fitness
“Operation #bodygoals starts on Monday,” says me every other Friday of the year. I’ve always found it difficult to stick to an exercise regime. I start out great, full of motivation, then skip one day and the next thing you know I haven’t...
by Women's Health | Jul 31, 2018 | Fitness
Originally a proven alternative to free weights and machines for the elderly and injured, elastic bands have been confirmed in a new review to boost muscle strength and functional performance in healthy folks too. But that’s not the only reason we love mini-bands. Let...
by Women's Health | Jul 31, 2018 | Fitness
One of the favourite moves prescribed by Kayla Itsines and group fitness instructors everywhere, the straight-legged jackknife or V-up, as it’s also referred to, is a great way to tighten tummy muscles, but this move is not for everyone. “The V-up is a very difficult...
by Women's Health | Jul 30, 2018 | Fitness
Experts say the way lots of us approach the weights section is akin to a child in a playroom: short attention span and stuff all over the place. “Too many women try to do too many things in their strength workouts and they end up getting very little done,” says Greg...
by Women's Health | Jul 27, 2018 | Fitness
Skateboarding is alive and well, and while your teenage self couldn’t be bothered, now is sure as hell the time to get on a roll. “Skateboarding is really progressing,” says skater Kelly Murray, competitor and programs officer at Skateistan, an organisation that...