by Women's Health | Jun 5, 2019 | Fitness
Running — you either love it or hate it (I fall into that latter just FYI). It not only has the ability to shrink your waistline, change your body composition and give you a rush of feel-good hormone, but it’s also one of the most affordable means of exercise....
by Women's Health | May 31, 2019 | Fitness
Naiema Abrahams has been training for her first Comrades Marathon. And it just so happens that this year Ramadan started during what some might still consider peak training time (May 5 to June 4). The race takes place on 9 June. Even if you’re not training for...
by Women's Health | Apr 19, 2019 | Fitness
For most people, running one marathon is a lifetime goal. Been there, done that, got the T-shirt. But for Liz Warner, her first marathon just sparked a desire to run more. To elaborate: 30 marathons in 30 different countries before turning 30. That’s a pretty...
by Women's Health | Apr 9, 2019 | Fitness
If you’re at the point where you think you need to replace your running shoes, you’ve probably waited too long. Pop quiz: How long does the average running shoe last? Answer: Between 500 and 800km! Why such a discrepancy? It depends on a few factors such...
by Women's Health | Apr 4, 2019 | Fitness
One of the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to fitness is doing the same thing day in and day out every week. Cross-training can help you prevent injury and stiffness and help make you stronger and faster. How I got from 10km to marathon running injury-free...