There are many reasons to start running. For Zanele, it was a way to escape the heartbreak and tears. In 2010 her father took his own life. Running became Zanele’s coping mechanism to deal with this tragic event – and the depression that came with it. “I started with 5km runs; then, about four years

“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 worked out in weeks. For our #WHGetsFit staff fitness challenge, levelling up

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 move to do for beginners,” says Level 1 CrossFit trainer

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 us count the ways… 1. They Increase Muscle Activation Mini-bands are

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 Justice, an exercise physiologist

Here’s the thing about working out…if you’re someone who hates exercise, it’s going to be a slog. You drag yourself there, curse your way through the session and don’t go back again for weeks. That’s no way to chase the gains. The key to getting results is consistency. And the key to consistency is finding

At last! Women’s Health’s epic Workout Party, Fit Night Out is coming to back to Joburg’s Montecasino on Saturday 18 August 2018! Expect the hottest fitness trends packed into a late afternoon of fun and fitness, led by yogis, trainers, dance instructors and the Women’s Health team with six super-cool workouts pitched at all levels of fitness. And to

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 empowers kids through skating and education. Women have always played a big role

For my whole life I’ve thought that I had a strong core. This all changed when I started S.W.E.A.T. 1000 a year ago and failed miserably when it came to the interval that focused on building up our core strength. That first class, I realised just how many abs exercises lay ahead of me. S.W.E.A.T. 1000

Whether it’s your first cycling race or you – like me – like having a checklist and want some handy tips to make sure you have a good day out, read on… Unlike with running, cycling requires a whole lot more than takkies and fitness tracker. Here’s what to pack out the night before race

If you’re racking up lots o’ cardio time, you’re probably either a) looking to drop a few kilos or b) a runner hoping to finish your first half or shave time off your next race. But logging 45 minutes on the treadmill every day or slogging through long, steady runs five times a week won’t

I always lived in fear. Not that I had a reason to – I just feared a lot of things. If something scared me, chances were I was definitely not going to be doing it. I also had a pretty sheltered childhood – no sleepovers or late nights out – so being outside on my

Emily Ntuli dropped everything and started a new clean lifestyle after she realised she might be in danger of two scary genetic diseases. The only way to help her dodge the same fate, she figured, was to keep fit. READ MORE: What Are Superfood Powders And Are They Good For You? Emily lost her dad to

Curtsy-lunge for the queen of fitness. Mapule Ndhlovu reigns over SA’s gym scene with her high-energy workouts, she’s got charisma that can’t be beaten and she’s inspo on all levels – body, mind and spirit. So, what are the healthy drinks she swears by for optimum performance? Here, teetotalling Maps shares her alcohol-free, super-power drinks

Okay, okay, I’ll admit it… I’m hella lazy and probably stubborn AF too. But I still want to be fit and healthy. That’s why I was super-excited about taking up Pilates as part of the three-month #WHGetsFit winter fitness challenge. In my mind it was easy and pain-free. Boy, was I wrong. No regrets though

Want a fast track your fat burn? Two words: progressive plyometrics. This total-body, abs-blasting workout from Sean T, creator of the Insanity workout and author of T Is for Transformation, includes lots of jumping (the plyometric part) and builds in intensity (the progressive part) to give you great results fast. The routine gets harder as

When you think of weighted workouts you typically think of something that ends in bell – barbell, kettlebell, dumbbell. But don’t limit yourself to a piece of equipment you have to fight over with your fellow gym users. A single weight plate can help you refine your technique during upper-body exercises, thanks to its shoulder-width

4 Things You Must Do If You Want Your Workouts To Result In Actual Body Changes Simple, but insanely effective. Marissa Gainsburg | 17 July 2018 SHARE THIS ON Photograph by Freepik Ready to kick-start serious changes, maximise your workouts and cement healthy habits? These little shifts from certified CrossFit coach Hannah Eden will help

Here’s what Caster Semenya and Black Panther’s Okoye have in common: they’re both able to execute tough moves with great power. For mortals, part of the training for that power comes from explosive – or plyometric – exercises, like tuck jumps, says personal trainer Inge Bezuidenhout. But they’re not just great for sprinters and warriors.

All your CrossFit friends won’t stop talking about how insane this year’s 18.4 workout was…but uhhh WTF even is that? Basically it’s a super hardcore WOD (that’s “workout of the day” in CF lingo) designed especially for the CrossFit Games—a competition of the most hardcore, badass, fit-beyond-belief people in the CF world. WOD: Workout of

Recently I polled my readers on their top struggles with running. And today I’m answering your top questions about strength exercises. I love sending you surveys – and I really appreciate you taking the time to complete them. They help me create coaching material that solves your specific problems. This level of attention is what has set

Recently I polled my readers on their top struggles with running. And today I’m answering your top questions about strength exercises. I love sending you surveys – and I really appreciate you taking the time to complete them. They help me create coaching material that solves your specific problems. This level of attention is what has set