Fitness and Training
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7 drinks costing you a summer body
Seven drinks costing you a summer body! Seven drinks costing you a summer body! Crunch time has arrived and many…
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Here’s how to build a workout routine that actually works
Here’s how to build a workout routine that actually works! Starting a workout routine is one of the most popular…
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Are day workouts better than evening workouts?: The best time to workout as per a study
Are day workouts better than evening workouts?: The best time to workout as per a study! The age-old debate about…
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Potential Health Benefits of Barre
Barre has been around for decades. Yet, this workout — which combines elements of ballet, yoga, and Pilates — is…
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How to Get Started With Barre Workouts
Jumping into a new workout style can be intimidating, and barre workout — a combination of Pilates, ballet, and yoga…
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What Happens to Your Body When You Run a Marathon
It’s the starting line for your first — or maybe tenth — marathon. You’ve got at least six months of…
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Tips for Exercising When You’re Not in the Mood to Work Out
You’re too tired. It’s too cold outside. The gym is so far away. Your couch is calling you. We have…
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Tricks to Help You Start Working out and Actually Stick to It
You know you should exercise. But how do you keep up your dedication to the gym or a training routine…
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This is what you need to know about Deep Vein Thrombosis
Did you know that more than 200 000 South Africans suffer from Deep Vein Thrombosis? In addition, 20 000 people…
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Five health conditions that can make your joints hurt
Whether you overdid your workout session or just have been sitting for a long time in the same position, there…
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Which Cardio Machine at the Gym Is Best?
Are there benefits for choosing an elliptical over a treadmill if you’re getting your cardio at the gym? When you’re…
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What you need to know about the viral 2-2-2 weight loss method
In the quest for effective and manageable weight loss methods, the 2-2-2 method has recently gained popularity on social media.…
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Here’s why you should start boxing
Have you ever felt like you needed to punch away the stress of the day? Well, boxing might just be…
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Cycling May Reduce the Risk of Knee Pain and Arthritis
Cycling isn’t just a good low-impact cardio workout. A new study suggests that it might also help prevent knee pain…
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Hot Days Can Raise Body Temperature and Strain the Heart
Even when people are young and healthy, heat exposure that causes a spike in body temperature can put stress on…
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Walking is a Powerful Way to Beat Back Pain
For adults with a history of lower back pain, walking may provide a simple remedy: Researchers have found that patients…
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Evening Exercise Works Best for Lowering Blood Sugar Levels
For people who are overweight or have obesity, physical activity in the late afternoon or evening is the best for…
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Baby Carrots May Help Boost Immunity and Prevent Disease
Young adults who ate baby carrots three times a week significantly increased skin carotenoids, an immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory plant nutrient,…
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Yoga Poses for Beginners
Sit cross-legged on a yoga mat with your hands on your knees, palms up. Keep your spine as straight as…
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Quick Fixes for Sore Muscles
Sore muscles are one of the less pleasant side effects of exercise. Depending on the type and intensity of the…
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Best Strength Exercises for Runners
You may know that strength training is a great workout for your muscles and bones, but did you know it…
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The Best Strength Exercises for Walkers
You might think of walking as just a lower-body exercise. That’s not necessarily the case, says Carrie Boyle, a walking…
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Potential Health Benefits of Running
There’s a reason running remains a popular form of cardio: The health benefits — mental and physical — are numerous.…
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Tips for Exercising When You’re Not in the Mood to Work Out
You’re too tired. It’s too cold outside. The gym is so far away. Your couch is calling you. We’ve all…
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Best Stretches for Runners
Flexibility training is an essential component of a healthy running routine. Regularly carving out time for flexibility exercises can help…
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How to Get Started With Barre Workouts
Jumping into a new workout style can be intimidating, and barre — a combination of Pilates, ballet, and yoga —…
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Kegel Exercises: What They Are, Health Benefits, and How to Do Them
Many people don’t bother paying attention to their pelvic floor. But this region plays many roles that make it worthy…
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Potential Health Benefits of Running
There’s a reason running remains a popular form of cardio: The health benefits — mental and physical — are numerous.…
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Tips for Exercising When You’re Not in the Mood to Work Out
You’re too tired. It’s too cold outside. The gym is so far away. Your couch is calling you. We’ve all…
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How to Get Started With Walking Workouts
You’re ready to start walking on a regular basis. So, is it as simple as getting out there and putting…
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Tricks to Help You Start Working Out and Actually Stick to It
You know you should exercise. But how do you keep up your dedication to the gym or a training routine…
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Ways Strength Training Boosts Your Health and Fitness
If you knew that a certain type of exercise could benefit your heart, improve balance, strengthen bones and muscles, and…
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Healthy New Year’s Goals You Should Be Setting Right Now
The start of the year can feel like a time of endless possibilities — when you decide you’ll finally clean…
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Things You Need to Know About Excessive Sweating
Do you find yourself wondering why you sweat so much? Relax. Everyone sweats. Sweating is a normal response to heat…
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Best Stretches for Runners
Flexibility training is an essential component of a healthy running routine. Regularly carving out time for flexibility exercises can help…
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Increasing Walking Speed May Cut Diabetes Risk
Picking up your pace when you walk could offer extra protection against developing type 2 diabetes. In a new study…
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The Best Strength Exercises for Walkers
You might think of walking as just a lower-body exercise. That’s not necessarily the case, says Carrie Boyle, a walking…
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Things You Need to Know About Exercising on the Keto Diet
If you’ve decided to try out the ketogenic (“keto” for short) diet, you probably hope to reap some of the…
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Mobility Exercises to Boost Your Health and Fitness
When was the last time you thought about doing a mobility workout? Just as you train for aerobic endurance, strength,…
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Yoga Poses for Beginners
Yoga has proven benefits for both body and mind (pets optional). There are many great reasons to add yoga to…
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Is Too Much Sitting Bad for Your Health?
The human body is built for movement. The ancient Greeks and Romans recognized the importance of physical activity for proper…
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5 Weird Things Running Does to Your Body
Running — at pretty much any pace — can yield major health benefits for the body. For example, one study…
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Everything You Need to Know About Massage Guns
Massage guns are more popular than ever. Celebrities, professional athletes, and fitness influencers alike rave about their benefits. Can they…
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Oprah Winfrey’s diet plan that keeps her fit
American talk show host, Oprah Winfrey lost 40 pounds and stunned everyone with the incredible weight loss. The 69-year-old wowed…
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Depression identified as ‘contributing cause of type 2 diabetes risk for the first time
Depression can play a direct role in the development of type 2 diabetes, according to the findings of a new…
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Easy standing workouts for a flat belly that can be performed anywhere
Achieving a flat belly is a common fitness goal for many people. While spot reduction is a myth, regular exercise…
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Signs your weight loss plan is no more working for you
We all know that embarking on a weight loss journey is no walk in the park. It takes dedication, willpower,…
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Here’s Why Walking After Eating Is Good For Your Health
Walking after a meal has various scientifically proven benefits. You might have often heard your elders advise you not to…
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Why you need to give your body a break from push-ups
When we talk about an effective core and strength training exercise, the first name that comes to our mind is…
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How Much Exercise Do I Need?
How much exercise is enough? It depends on your health and goals. How much exercise is enough for what?” asks…
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