We like a short workout as much as the next person, but there’s nothing quite like getting stuck into a meaty weights workout. A session like this one, designed exclusively for Coach’s 12 days of Christmas workouts by Laura ‘Biceps’ Hoggins (opens in new tab), a level 3 personal trainer, author and presenter. She’s put
Month: December 2022
The best Workout is one that doesn’t actually feel like a Workout at all, but rather feels like you’re just having a good time. And that kind of fun fitness sesh is what group fitness instructor and Next fitness – Star finalist Botle Kaymaba specialises in. Case in point: This high-energy cardio dance Workout. “It’s a cardio jam
When you’ve had a banner year and want to keep improving, what’s next? It takes some dedication, but it is possible to get faster as a master! Improvement in running is addictive. To be able to see continuous, measured progress is a huge part of what drew me and so many others into the sport.
Whether you’re an avid cyclist, a recreational jogger, or just someone who exercises from time to time, you’ve probably had someone tell you that you need to replenish your body’s electrolytes. And the conversation probably stopped there. Electrolytes are typically discussed in vague terms. Most active people can tell you that electrolytes are linked to
When it comes to making whiskey, the rules are fairly clear-cut. In a nutshell, whiskey is a spirit made by distilling fermented grains. These can include barley, corn, wheat, rye, and other lesser-used varieties. After fermenting and distilling, it’s aged (unless it’s white whiskey or moonshine) in wooden barrels, often maturing in charred or toasted
Need a sweat sesh that can be done almost anywhere? Look no further. Chris Roche (opens in new tab) is a Level 3 personal trainer at Huel and he has devised this exclusive home workout for Coach. It involves six exercises, aimed at testing your endurance and stamina. “This workout will fire up your metabolism
It’s three weeks to the big day and your weight-loss goal is just a faded note-to-self on last year’s calendar. Don’t freak out – this 17-day slimdown plan from WH’s nutrition advisor will have you zipping up your cocktail dress in record time. This eating plan contains mostly whole, minimally processed foods, limiting processed, high-salt
We often read about elite runners when they are at the peak of their sport, so it’s easy to forget that they face the same challenges with injury that we do. Just as we can learn from their training, we can also learn a great deal from their injury recovery process. Grayson Murphy Even when
By Ondela Mlandu Kim Engelbrecht is loved and known by many around the world for her impeccable acting. Kim has recently returned from the International Emmy Awards in Los Angeles and she’s also our Women’s Health January/February cover star. Writer Ondela Mlandu stepped into Kim’s prolific shoes to find out how the actress stays fit
In the surfing/bank heist cult classic Point Break—not to be confused with the lackluster 2015 remake—the final scene was one of towering winter swells out of Antarctica pounding Bells Beach in Australia. As Bodhi (Patrick Swayze) gets ready to go and surf what the 50-year-storm has wrought, FBI agent Johnny Utah (Keanu Reeves) is able to
If strengthening and sculpting your core is what you’re after, you’ve come to the right place. This cardio abs Workout works all over, strengthening your torso so you have a healthier skeleton, too. Feel free to add it to your regular fitness routine or up the ante and complete the entire four-week Workout plan (you
It’s sometimes easy to forget that for most people eating healthily simply involves balanced meals where you don’t skimp on the vegetables. You don’t have to cut out all flavour and only eat meagre amounts, just get your veg in and eat in line with how active you are. With this in mind, Prep Kitchen’s
Whether you’re returning to the gym after an extended hiatus or just looking to add some intensity to your workout, a high-performance pair of training shoes is a worthwhile investment. The tough part? Deciding which ones to buy. Long gone are the days of just grabbing any old athletic shoe. From weightlifting shoes and strength
Martial-arts-style manoeuvres and a boxing inspired Workout are much more than self-defence – they’re proven kilojoule killers that burn an average of 2100 of those buggers an hour. They also target and tone your arms, shoulders, abs, thighs and butt for a Workout that boosts your metabolism, improves your balance and chisels a strong, stunning
If you have flat feet and are worried about it, then we have two bits of good news for you. One is that you might not actually have flat feet – it’s something people aren’t always reliable at judging themselves. The second is that even if you do have flat feet, it’s probably nothing to
In today’s world, you can find just about any food in stores year-round. And while there are certainly benefits to the widespread distribution of produce—like being able to make avocado toast on any given Sunday of the year—these food distribution networks have also had other unintended consequences, some good, some bad. One such consequence is
As runners wrap up their training and goal races for the year, they may struggle with how to structure the off season before harder training resumes. A shift in language and how you approach this training block can make all the difference. While the term “off-season” is commonly used to describe the down time for
Equipment sponsored by REBEL Elite fitness – The way mixed-martial-arts athletes train is extremely effective for the average person looking to slim down or shape up, says Mike Dolce, a former UFC fighter and longtime coach to top fighters. Dolce’s strategy combines functional strength training and high-intensity interval training (HIIT), which builds endurance and strength.
Few destinations leave me as gobsmacked as Mozambique—and that’s probably because I went in with no expectations aside from the usual “good food, warm hospitality, and crystal blue waters” expectations. Admittedly, Mozambique was an add-on for our recent safari travels. We were already going to Kruger National Park in South Africa, and given that there
The body part you can’t stomach? Well, your stomach, according to our poll (31% of you cited your tum as needing the most attention). In the WhyFive SA Body Image Report, just 14% of respondents reported being happy with their tummies and 45% – nearly two-thirds of whom were black women – said they would consider
With a win rate of 77% spanning 118 years and 612 Test matches, the All Blacks are indisputably one of the most successful sports teams of all time. New Zealand’s women, the six-time World Cup winning Black Ferns, have a similarly fearsome reputation. So what sets the Kiwis apart? How do they train to be
Training your mind to run well is just as important as training your body. Confidence is an essential part of this skillset which can be developed alongside your physical training. Any athlete who seeks to perform at their best knows the importance of mental training to complement their physical performance. Whether it’s a tough workout,
Being “well-groomed” is a relative matter. We’re all a work in progress, even the best-buffed among us. Keep that in mind when you shop for the guys on your list this year (or if you’re looking to up your own grooming regimen). Thankfully, there are a great many holiday grooming gifts that will please every
Perhaps you’re planning to get your Christmas shopping out of the way this weekend and have a running watch on your list. Or perhaps you’ve been thinking of asking for the Garmin Forerunner 255, but are hesitant because of how much it costs. Either way, you’ll want to know about the discount at Blacks, which
Running on coffee (i.e., caffeinated!), can have performance and health benefits for runners, but be sure to get your dosage and timing right. For most of us, running on coffee is not a hard sell. One of the first things we probably do each morning is get up and start the coffee maker. We gotta
For many, winter conjures images of beautiful, frozen landscapes: snow covered trees, icicles, all that good stuff. For others, the associations are less pleasant: cracked skin, chapped lips, and endless applications of moisturizer. Love it or hate it, winter can wreak havoc on your skin. And the same is true of summer, though its effects