by Women's Health | Jun 4, 2020 | Fitness
One of the best gifts we’ve received since the South African national lockdown began back in March is being allowed to exercise outdoors again. Who knew that something so small could feel like such a refreshing escape? But as the old saying goes: “Freedom and...
by Women's Health | May 29, 2020 | Fitness
At the very core of any good workout routine, you’ll find one move: squats. They’re such a natural part of having a fit, strong bod, in fact, that you’ve been doing them since birth. “Even before babies can walk, they can squat — and squat with...
by Women's Health | May 14, 2020 | Fitness
While running outside on a sunny, 25 degree day is an absolute dream, we can’t control the weather and don’t always have the luxury of perfect conditions (especially if you live in Cape Town). As a result, we need the absolute best running jacket to keep us protected...
by Women's Health | May 14, 2020 | Fitness
The livestream workout has become my new obsession during lockdown. You can try nearly any style of workout in the sanctity of your own home with no one to judge your bent knees in downward dog or your mismatched, unironed gym clothes. You can take the beginner option...
by Women's Health | May 8, 2020 | Fitness
We’ve heard it before: “Heavy weights are a no-no for women — you’ll become bulky.” And then there’s this fitness gem: “One hundred crunches every day won’t give you a six pack.” The misconceptions swirling around...