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exercise and fitness

Essential breakfast tips for effective muscle building

Discover how your breakfast choices can make or break your muscle-building efforts.

Lifestyle Health
Gerry Cupido|Published

Jet-lagged? Should you sweat it out or snooze it off?

Is it a good idea to exercise if you have jet lag?

Travel World
Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

How to choose the right personal trainer for your fitness goals

Discover how to select the perfect personal trainer to elevate your fitness journey and achieve your goals efficiently.

Lifestyle Health Fitness
Gerry Cupido|Published

Rethinking exercise for women: Why your cycle matters

Dr Stacy Sims, a leading exercise physiologist, explains why traditional fitness advice mayoverlook women's needs and shares science-backed tips for improving health and performance.

Lifestyle Health
Dominic Naidoo|Published

Why Wall Pilates is the perfect home exercise

Explore the unique benefits of Wall Pilates, a low-impact exercise that combines traditional Pilates with wall support, perfect for all fitness levels.

Lifestyle Health Fitness
Gerry Cupido|Published

How to get ripped in 2025 – tips from 6x Mr Olympia

Want to build muscle like a champion? Six-time Mr Olympia Chris Bumstead shares his top 10exercises to maximise muscle growth in 2025.

Lifestyle Health
Dominic Naidoo|Published

Experience wellness with Jeanae Dumas at Corona Sunsets Summer Tour

The tour also introduces the Corona Sunsets Unwind Experience which will allow attendees to relax, reconnect, and rejuvenate after a day of turning up.

Lifestyle Health Mind
Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

Pinafore fever hits the gym as some women ditch tight-fitting outfits for a familiar homely new look

While some may view this trend as unconventional, it is good news for women who prefer to be more covered.

Lifestyle Health Fitness
Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

Win a hamper of NPL BodyRev Combo boxes

For athletes at every level, from elite competitors to passionate enthusiasts, supplements are becoming a critical component of their fitness regimen.

Lifestyle Competitions
Sarene Kloren|Published

These are the must-have supplements that extreme athletes use to achieve peak performance

The right combination of supplements not only enhances athletic performance but also accelerates recovery.

Lifestyle Health Fitness
Sarene Kloren|Published

Go get your scale! Gayton McKenzie launches #Wednesdayweight challenge

Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie wants South Africans to join him on his weightloss journey.

News
Se-Anne Rall|Published

Brutal boxing defeat to Cassper Nyovest has fuelled Slik Talk's remarkable transformation

YouTuber Slik Talk details how losing a boxing match to Cassper Nyovest has sparked his weight loss transformation journey.

Lifestyle Health Fitness
Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

A personal reflection on ageing, death, pharmaceuticals, and existential freedom

In this system, life becomes commodified, and the natural processes of ageing and dying are medicalised in ways that can strip away the essence of what makes life meaningful, writes Gillian Schutte.

Lifestyle Opinion
Opinion|Published

Transform your fitness game and win tickets to the Johannesburg FemmeFit Fest

At FemmeFit Fest, you’ll get the chance to work out with some of the industry’s most inspiring instructors, each bringing their unique energy and expertise to the event.

Lifestyle Competitions
IOL Reporter|Published

Durban unites in yoga: Celebrating a decade of International Yoga Day

June 21, 2024, will mark a decade since 192 countries, including South Africa, adopted a special resolution proposed by India in the United Nations General Assembly in 2014.

Lifestyle Health
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Celebrating the 10th International Yoga Day: Insights from a Durban Yogi

This International Yoga Day, discover how yoga can transform your life with insights from Durban's Sandrika Chetty, a qualified yoga instructor and wellness facilitator.

Lifestyle Health
Dominic Naidoo|Published

World No Tobacco Day: How tobacco fuels Peripheral Vascular Disease

Renowned Durban Vascular Surgeon Dr Vinesh Padayachy has seen first-hand the the damage tobacco causes on the human body through his fight against a critical yet often overlooked health issue—Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD).

Lifestyle Health
IOL Reporter|Published

Suffering from cramps? Try some of these home remedies

It’s common to feel discomfort around your abdomen, lower back, and thighs when you’re menstruating.

Lifestyle Health
Cebolethu Shinga|Published

Health and wellness take centre stage as Kellogg’s launches two new granola flavours in Muldersdrift

Chef Thero Ramatebele this week served fitness influencers, chefs, content creators and journalists with his granola infused malva pudding during a flourish fest themed wellness day in the Muldersdrift area as Kelloggs launched two new flavours for its granola range.

Lifestyle Food
Nozuko Mangena and Tshegofatso Malatsi|Published

Exercise may reverse signs of ageing by 'flushing' fat from muscle, study finds

Scientists have identified a lipid molecule linked to ageing and found that short bouts of exercise can lower its levels in muscle tissue.

Lifestyle Health Fitness
Dominic Naidoo|Published

Daily exercise boosts both mental and physical health

A comprehensive guide to the benefits of exercising everyday

Lifestyle Health Fitness
Cebolethu Shinga|Published

6 ways to naturally boost your immune system

With these lifestyle changes, you can naturally boost your immune system.

Lifestyle Health
Gerry Cupido|Published

Which Xiaomi smartwatch or fitness band is best for you?

If you're looking for a more advanced smartwatch, you should also consider the features available.

Tech Gadgets
Kyle Venktess|Published

Three new Xiaomi wearables to match your fitness goals

There’s something for everyone in the new Xiaomi wearables range.

Cape Times Sport
Kyle Venktess|Published