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Even the most disciplined athletes indulge in decadent snacks once in a while. We welcome treating your palate to new and joy-sparking flavours, but we know how easy going off track can be when you’re surrounded by celebrations and a change in routine. The short answer to maintaining your health goal is to keep moving…

The use of adaptogenic herbs has become a global trend, now being served in everything from supplements to lattes. They are said to have powerful healing properties with benefits that reduce stress, improve mental clarity, boost the immune system and detoxes the body, but is this just an effective marketing gimmick, or do adaptogens really…

If you’re always feeling tired after eating sugar but can’t pinpoint the reason why? You may be familiar with the term sugar rush, but if you haven’t already heard of it, this usually refers to a burst of energy experienced after consuming large quantities of sugar. While sugar is most obviously present in sweet snacks…

Actress, yogi, and new mom, Carishma Basday shares the post-pregnancy routine that helps her live life fully. After having what she describes as the most incredible pregnancy, Carishma recalls feeling so weak and gaining an extra 5kg postpartum. As an actress, dancer, yoga instructor and a new mom, she was determined to up her fitness…

Nowadays the health community talks about all sorts of minerals, vitamins and supplements that will help you stay strong and healthy while maintaining your body’s optimum function. Collagen is one of the trending topics, but apart from knowing that we need it to keep our skin looking bouncy and younger, what are the true benefits…

When it comes to working out, we each have our own preferences – some will only work out with a personal trainer, others consider themselves home workout gurus who don’t need anyone’s help, and there are people who just can’t decide what’s the better option because exercise is exercise, right? Over lockdown, many of us…

If this is your year to take your sport seriously, even competitively, then it’s time to hit the books. Time spent working on your Personal Best, clocking up kilometres on your bike or grinding away at those core exercises will of course get you far. But all athletes know that to really get ahead your…

[Guest blog by Lisa Raleigh, SA’s leading health and wellness expert] With the world of nutrition constantly changing, and a host of new diet trends promising everything from anti-ageing to instant weight-loss – it’s no wonder we’re overwhelmed and confused as to which eating plan is best to follow long-term. The truth is, every person…

Depression and weight gain often go hand-in-hand in a vicious cycle that many find themselves trapped in – are we depressed because we are overweight, or overweight because we are depressed? Defined as a feeling of deep sadness, inability to focus or find enjoyment in day-to-day tasks, and coupled with low energy, depression can often…

Heritage Month is a time to reflect on what it means to be South African. It is a combination of our rich culture, diversity and most importantly the past and present which has shaped the growth of our beautiful country and its people. That’s why this month at BODYTEC we want to celebrate South Africa…

It is well known that general endurance sports such as cycling have firm training attention focused on covering large amounts of distances on a weekly basis to improve their cardiovascular capacity. Regardless of the distance covered on a weekly basis, cyclists often neglect to include enough strength training into their training routine. The general posture…

High stress levels, processed food and high-sugar diets have often been associated with unwanted weight gain and skin problems, but recent studies have shown how these habits can also affect our gut health. Perhaps you have been struggling with unwanted weight changes skin irritation or even your mental health and you feel like have tried…