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It’s a new year and you’re a changed human, so whether you’re single or in a relationship, we suggest spending your valuable time doing something that’s not just fun but memorable. Here’s a list of activities to spice up your Valentine’s Day, which could also be bookmarked as an all-year-round adventure bucket list: Activities for…

BODYTEC offers both amateur and professional athletes the opportunity to build strength for endurance events like half marathons and trail runs with just 20 minutes of training a week. The challenge for many runners is that although they understand and acknowledge the need for strength training, many prefer the running track, open road or mountain…

New year, new cycling adventures to conquer. Are you up for the challenge? We’ve put together a list of exciting Mountain Bike Stage races happening in SA, this year.  Here they are: SkyRide – Free State 1 February  2020 140km, 3 days   Tankwa Trek – Western Cape 6 February 2020   265km, 3 days…

When you love your job, striking a balance between work and the rest of your life can feel like a Sisyphean task. We’ve been there and we’ve discovered how making small changes to our daily routine can make a big impact on physical and mental health, as well as relationships with others. Here are three…

The holidays are filled with joy, laughter and happy moods but sometimes amid festivities, we can do things that we regret later. Some of which could be overeating, overspending, drinking too much alcohol, not getting enough sleep, and not making time for any physical activity. It happens to the best of us. We follow great…

Whether you’re a frequent traveller or seasonal explorer, adopting sustainable travel habits are not only helpful for the environment but considerably beneficial when it comes to reducing costs and improving convenience. How do we define sustainable travel? According to UN World Tourism, sustainable travel fully considers the current and future economic, social and environmental impacts,…

Did you know that adults gain an average of 0.5kg of weight over the festive season? According to the US Library of Medicine, the western food culture in societies can lead to huge amounts of weight gain in individuals during the holidays, especially from mid-November to mid-January. The biggest cause for packing on a few…

Since we rely on food to fuel our bodies, diet plays a huge rule in our physical performance and body progress. The food and serving sizes we consume now will ultimately determine how well our bodies operate in the long run. So, if you’re interested in improving your overall health, consider how you are fueling…

As we age, our skin loses elasticity, flexibility evades us, and our muscles become prone to aches and pains. But what if there was a way to reduce or even reverse the signs of ageing, without relying on topical treatments and wonder-pills? What if you could stay younger for longer by simply remaining consistent with…

Many of us are aware of the benefits of stretching to prevent injuries, reduce soreness, and boost muscle recovery, but we rarely think of stretching as a method to boost strength. How does stretching improve strength? Doing any of the six stretches below before and after your strength training workouts will help you improve blood…

Nothing screams Debbie-downer like a muscle cramp during a great workout. They’re not only painful but the sting of a muscle cramp can often lead gym-goers to throw in the towel and give up on their fitness goals. That won’t happen to you if we can help it. Here are some tried and tested ways…

It was Greek physician, Hippocrates, who said, “let food be thy medicine,” and to that, we say: hear, hear! Nutrition plays a major role in the health and physical potential of every individual. It’s for this very reason that each of our 40 BODYTEC studios offers completely free nutritional guidelines to help improve your fitness…