As the new year begins, most people feel inspired to change their fitness and health routines positively. But while motivation runs high, it’s easy to set too ambitious goals, which can lead to burnout and frustration. Every year, millions of us set out to improve our health – whether we want to lose weight, build […]
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If you haven’t laced up your running shoes in years, but feel the itch to hit the pavement again, it’s essential to build a solid foundation before diving back in. Running demands strength, stability and endurance, particularly in your lower body and core. Here are five crucial exercises to help you regain the necessary strength
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It’s essential to recognise the profound impact our health decisions can have on future generations. Our actions will determine whether we can stem the tide of heart disease in South Africa, where heart disease, stroke and hypertension (high blood pressure) remain prevalent. According to The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSFSA), 215 people die
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We all know the drill: We start the year with grand plans of hitting the gym, eating better and living our best lives as we commit to lofty resolutions. But somewhere between “I’m going to crush this!” and “where did the year go”, all levels of motivation and that January oomph inevitably become harder to
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Let’s face it, being a South African is an extreme sport at the best of times. We probably need to stretch more because we love to reach – figuratively, that is. We’re gold medallists in jumping to conclusions, dodging roadblocks and sprinting home to beat loadshedding. If you think about it, we’re actually a pretty
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The Run for Rosa Foundation was born as a heartfelt tribute to Rosa Carlyle Mitchell, the late cousin of its founder Stu Rayner. Rosa’s life was cut tragically short on her 21st birthday. Inspired by her memory, Rayner embarked on an extraordinary journey in 2017 – running 10 marathons in just 13 days. This incredible
We’ve all been there: standing at the crossroads of fitness ambition and the warm embrace of your onesie and the couch. Making the right choices daily allows time to hit your exercise goals, live a healthy life, become a better version of yourself – and because of this, it affords you time to also sit
Regarding weight loss and exercise, sweating is a sign of hard work and calorie burning. But how closely are sweating and burning calories related? “Let’s debunk a common myth that the more you sweat, the more weight you shed – this is not true. Sweat isn’t a measure of fitness or fat loss; it’s simply
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Winter is sweeping across South Africa, and the colder temperatures often usher in a different set of lifestyle patterns and daily habits. Many enjoy having a good reason for later wake-up calls, more snuggling up, tucking into comfort foods and warming up with extra hot drinks. However, the colder environment boosts the survival and longevity
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Children spend at least six hours a day at school, mostly sitting down and concentrating. While this is good for their education, their young bodies need to be active and expend energy to increase their learning abilities. That’s why physical exercise is as much a part of the school curriculum as is academic work, says
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