Real talk: The only actual warm-up mistake you can make is not doing one at all. But if you’re looking to build muscle, boost your range of motion and start your Workouts off on the right foot, crank out a dynamic warm-up with these stretches first. Time: 5 minutes Equipment: None Good for: Cardio, strength, flexibility, mobility Instructions: Perform

Intermittent fasting (IF), an eating style that’s typically paired with high-protein or keto diets, begs a lot of questions, especially if you’re new to it. You might be curious about what type of fasting schedule you should try, what the legit health benefits are, whether you’ll experience any side effects and what kind of weight-loss results you can expect. Another common question is whether you can

One day, you’re totally on track and making progress toward your weight-loss goal. The next, you step on the scale and you’re up two kilos. Naturally, you wonder: Can you gain weight in one day? No judgment—this is a confusing experience that happens to many people when they’re trying to lose weight. Below, the answers to all your questions about

When you hear about a weight loss trick that promises to help you shed kilos with little effort on your end, it’s understandable to have a healthy dose of scepticism. Case in point: the whole coffee and lemon weight loss hack. TikTok is blowing up with #LemonCoffee posts that feature people swearing that having lemon juice in black coffee can help

To get ready for the best Workout party in the country, we’re showing you all the magic the trainers will be bringing to Fit Night Out. The Supercharge Sweat with Planet fitness – promises to be a high-energy routine that you’ve never tried before. “It’s a fun, engaging, non-stop, low impact, high energy, calorie-guzzling exercise

When personal trainer Muzzi Zikalala first started training our July/August 2023 cover star Connie Ferguson, together with her close friends, the mandate was clear. Connie wanted muscle strength in her legs and upper body. “She already does boxing and skips regularly. Anyone who loves boxing needs to have muscle strength to be able to maintain

“To break down the finer details of Electro Muscular Stimulation (EMS) in words would be to try to explain what a contraction is to someone who’s never given birth before,” I thought to myself as I reflected after my Body20 EMS training session. I know, not the cutest analogy [chuckles]. Days leading up to my

It’s been said that ‘how you start is how you finish’. This goes for Workouts as well – the warm-up is vital for effective results. It is easy to skip this step and jump right into getting your sweat on, but here’s why you shouldn’t. Ceri Hannan from Planet fitness – gave us the low-down on

Part of the world? Then AI is in your life, baby! From using it to unlock your phone to navigating with Google Maps, AI has transformed the technological space. And now, it’s coming for our lifestyles, too. With the advent of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence language model that harnesses information on the internet and condenses

Pilates is big RN. In fact, 60.5k of you search for advice and info on the topic every month, so from answering the question ‘What is Pilates’, the best Pilates classes to Pilates for beginners and the difference between Pilates and yoga, we’re here to help. Whether you’re a Pilates pro (maybe you’ve tried a Pilates challenge before) or

Unleash your spirit of adventure with the all-new Garmin fēnix 7 Pro and epix Pro. These extraordinary timepieces are meticulously crafted to redefine exploration, featuring a captivating blend of innovative features, expanded sizes and premium materials. Designed for those who crave thrilling experiences, the fēnix 7 Pro and epix Pro are the perfect companions for

If you never warm-up before you work out, allow Fit Night Out to be the event that changes your mind. From elevating your Workout gains to boosting mobility, there are a ton of reasons why this oft-overlooked practice is actually a powerhouse for fitness.  Come the 5th of August, warming us up is Jessica Naylor,

If you’ve got a little one on the way, or are thinking about adding to your family soon, you’re probably already focusing on your baby’s health and nourishment (#momlife). This brings the conversation to your own nutrition: What if you are looking to lose weight before getting pregnant and want to try a diet of

One thing we fitness pros are always babbling on about is the importance of having goals. In fact, the first thing I ask prospective clients is what they want to achieve, so I can help ’em get there. And while there’s no such thing as a bad goal, having more specific intentions can be even

You may already take multivitamins.  And know how important certain vitamins and minerals (you know, like vitamin D, iron and zinc) are for your health. But once in a while, you may come across one whose health benefits you’re a little hazy on. One such buzzy supplement that’s been all over social media recently: berberine. It’s a botanical

You’ve been working out a ton and are convinced this is going to be the week that the number on the scale is finally where you want it to be. And then… nope. Womp womp. Put away that sad trombone — with a few simple changes to your normal Workout routine, you can finally start

Whether you’re pressed for space or can’t find weights at the gym, this abs and arms bodyweight Workout does the job and then some. Created by trainer and instructor Kirsten Johnson, these moves sculpt long, lean muscles. “This Workout is designed as a compound bodyweight Workout,” says Johnson. “Each move incorporates multiple muscle groups and therefore aims to create long,

Putting on 2kg when you’re 1.8m tall is NBD — you might not even notice it. But to lose weight when you’re short? It can feel like a 🚨🚨🚨 situation. But here’s where things get really, really frustrating: Losing those same 2kg is also way harder when you’re short. “Short women have slower metabolisms,” explains Dr

Wanna work out but no idea what to do? We’re here to the rescue! Get in on this full-body weighted Workout by trainer Bazini Ngcongo. This full-body weighted Workout requires just the dumbbells you have sitting in your living room, waiting to be used. Or, you could hit the gym and do it there. It

Smartwatches are possibly essential to any healthy woman’s life. They track your steps (gotta hit that 10K a day), measure your sleep and feed you detailed info about your Workouts. The science backs up smartwatches, too. They’re viable tools that can give healthcare providers robust data about a person’s health. And with tracking abilities that

There are a few agreed-upon pleasures in life: Food is definitely one of them, coffee’s a close second, followed by photos of Ryan Gosling doing literally anything. Intermittent fasting—while, yeah, can help with weight loss—takes away one of those pleasures for hours on end (if you’re doing the 16:8 diet, for example, you go 16 hours

International water activist Mina Guli recently did a whopping 200 marathons in one year around the globe to raise awareness of the global water crisis we’re facing. 200 marathons? Now that’s a woman with intel, we say. Naturally, we turned to her right before the formidable Comrades Marathon to get her tips on how to

If you’re a beginner to working out and are not sure where to start, this quick all-over body burner is for you. Pressed for time? Try this. Got excuses? This is the Workout! If you’re sensing a theme here, it’s one that Johannesburg-based personal trainer Sherneal Joseph wants you to pick out. No excuses –

The TS-ACTV Performance gear is engineered with one goal in mind: To make sure you’re getting the most out of your training. Upgrade your training sessions with the new TS-ACTV8 range of next-level Workout and Running gear. Each piece taps into cutting-edge innovations to get you moving (and stay moving). Dri-Lite™: Revolutionising Moisture Management in

Weight loss. Just two words that carry so much, from the many, many (seriously, so many) diets to the multitude of mind-hacking that comes with it. A lot of work needs to go into it to try and shift kilos. But how to even begin to lose weight, if you’re not sure where to even start? As

ASICS unveils a groundbreaking global campaign emphasizing the transformative power of exercise in empowering women to navigate everyday stresses. This momentous campaign coincides with the launch of ASICS’ revolutionary NAGINO™ Collection, spotlighting the profound impact that movement can have on our mental well-being. The campaign was developed in response to ASICS 2022 State of Mind