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Maintaining an active lifestyle as we age is vital. Often likened to a fine wine that improves over time, human life can be rich and satisfying in the later years if we invest in our health. Today, we are spotlighting the importance of physical activity in ageing and the different …

Many of us know the distressing pang of acute pain. Be it a sprained ankle or a painful back, our body’s natural response is to tense up and limit movement to protect itself. While beneficial for a short time, this reaction can be harmful if it persists. The fear and …

Staying active and fit during summer is super easy, but when winter arrives motivation can dwindle quickly and make it hard to keep up your momentum. Follow these winter exercise tips to ensure you stay on top of your game and keep fit all year round. Exercising during summer is …

If you are a stay-at-home mum or a parent and you are working out many times a week in an effort to become healthy and lose weight, but you have discovered that it really isn’t “cutting the mustard,” it may be because you don’t have a regular programme that gives …

The nine months of pregnancy can seem like the perfect time to relax. After all, you have extra weight to carry. Sitting around and avoiding any physical activity can reduce backaches, right? Surprisingly, No. In fact, according to recent studies, working out during pregnancy releases endorphins in your body that …

The Running Pace Calculator enables you to decide pace splits for a racing event and even calculate the pace during past runs. The Pace calculations can be made by choosing a certain distance and entering the custom distance in either kilometres or miles along with the time. What Are The …

Yoga is a great way to become more mindful. Yoga can help you focus on your breath, and connect with your body. When you’re more in tune with your body, you can become more mindful of your thoughts and emotions. Why Is Yoga Important For Your Body? There are many …

Those first moments when you first learned you were going to be a mom are unforgettable. As the knowledge sunk in, you probably began to wonder about the huge lifestyle changes you’d have to make. Staying safe, comfortable and happy is top priority. Eating right, exercising, ensuring optimum weight gain …

For some new moms, the thought of struggling into something lycra on very little sleep, with leaking breasts, to take part in some form of exercise might fill you with horror. Fair enough! But there are those of you who feel trapped by the fact that you can’t take part in sports and activities that you used to …

Your body is a nonstop chemical reaction factory, with thousands of processes taking place constantly to keep you functioning. Cumulatively those chemical reactions are referred to as your metabolism. In everyday speech, however, we refer to the metabolism as the rate of calorie burn in order to provide the energy …

Tomorrow is JEFF’s live workout! Don’t miss out, let’s get South Africa’s biggest cities moving at the same time in an incredible display of unity. When South Africa (and the world) went into lockdown earlier in the year, a new movement emerged from the chaos. With the need for exercise …

The term mental well-being has a multi-functional definition since it involves various factors like: A sense of feeling positive about ourselves, and being capable of functioning well in relationships or individually. Being able to deal with life’s ups and down and coping when challenges arise. Feeling that you have a …

Many women exercise for fertility while trying to fall pregnant. There is no reason why women shouldn’t continue exercising during pregnancy or when they are trying to conceive. The problem doesn’t lie in exercising itself. It’s all about getting enough calories in to balance the energy you’re using up when …

Hiking is one of the best ways to embrace the nature.  It is good for your health, both physically and mentally. Hiking with a group of friends may also help you build up good relationships. If you’re a beginner, a lot of unexpected things might happen on the trail. How …

If you don’t work out your brain, it deteriorates – simple as that. Everybody in the world knows the benefits of regularly exercising and leading a fit lifestyle. Improved metabolism. Healthier heart. Smoldering body. Increased happiness. The list goes on. However, there’s more to fitness than physical improvement – did …

Because they are exceptionally comfortable and simple to use, recumbent bikes can be the perfect way for beginners to lose weight, achieve their fitness goals, or simply start a healthier lifestyle. However, the outcome of using this equipment largely depends on the intensity, duration, and speed at which you use …

Humans are physical creatures, and it is no secret that many of us get less than the recommended amount of exercise a day. Movement is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, losing weight, and retaining overall fitness. While the benefits of exercise apply to both sexes, some of those benefits …

“To achieve great things, two things are needed. A plan and not quite enough time.” – Leonard Bernstein, American composer, author and pianist Mr. Bernstein was right, you know, especially the “not quite enough time” part. Because when time is short, we get a little stressed, a little adrenaline kicks …

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children should be encouraged to take part in an organized sport as it provides them with the chance to develop physically, mentally and socially. Gymnastics is considered one of the best sports for children as it incorporates balance, flexibility, strength, coordination, discipline, and …