by Women's Health | Feb 20, 2020 | Fitness
It’s so easy to count it out, but recovery is an important step of any training program. It doesn’t matter if you’re new to the gym or getting ready to run your next marathon. Any kind of exercise puts your body through wear and tear, so you want to...
by Women's Health | Feb 20, 2020 | Profile, Workouts
Kitesurfing pro Lyde Heckroodt has been riding the waves since she was 11 years old. This South African Wave Riding Champion and kitesurfing legend doesn’t always have access to a gym, but this is how she switches up her routine to get a full-body workout. You can do...
by Women's Health | Feb 19, 2020 | Fitness
I recently had the most epic active holiday. I’m talking bucket list stuff here: paddling the great Gariep River (aka Orange River), camping along its breathtaking banks, sleeping under an explosion of stars. It was everything. And now I can’t quite imagine planning a...
by Women's Health | Feb 19, 2020 | News
Isn’t it a good feeling to know that by entering certain fitness events, you do your bit for the greater good? Opting to run, swim or cycle for a charity really is a rewarding experience. [Also… We all know how hard it can be to stay motivated to run when...
by Women's Health | Feb 18, 2020 | Fitness
Sure, it takes time to see major payoffs from working out, whether you’re looking to build muscle, lose weight, or improve your general health. But exercise does offer some forms of instant gratification (oh hey, endorphins). Among the best of which is a...