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Bananas are generally great fruit. When you think about how versatile, portable, affordable and tasty they are, they simply make sense to enjoy as often as possible. The problem comes in when many people think they’re too high in carbohydrates (they’re higher in carbs and sugar than many other fruits, sure) but it’s easy to…

EMS training is well-known for its incredible strength benefits in various areas for all age groups and fitness goals. From those wanting to engage in EMS for the convenient time-saving element, and those looking to combat lower back pain due to hours on end behind a desk, to elite athletes choosing to obtain a specific…

Fats in your diet have long since developed a complicated, if not bad, reputation. All foods have fats in them, but whether they’re good or bad can cause some confusion. We’ve broken it down in our blog post, to make it easier for you to get the good fats into your diet that will help…

Cycling is a common sport in South Africa, with the Cape Town Cycle Tour being the world’s largest individually timed cycle race. Nagging injuries is a fairly common element of cycling as well, but there are a few tricks and tips to avoid these. In general, the main tricks for avoiding injuries is to make…

World Heart Day takes place on 29 September and is an incredibly important day, drawing awareness of the importance of cardiac and heart health. Heart disease or cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a broad term for all diseases of the heart and blood vessels, with the most prevalent cardiovascular diseases including coronary heart disease (e.g. heart…

Heritage Day takes place in South Africa on 24 September, and is also affectionately known as Braai Day. Whilst the typical South Africa braai is almost everyone’s favourite meal and is incredibly easy to put together, it can get over-indulgent, with thick mayonnaise potato salads, rich saucy meats and many sugary and alcoholic drinks being…

Spring is around the corner and while many people will begin to head outdoors for their running, cycling and exercising, it does bring with it a host of allergies that can be a nightmare to many athletes. We got a great list of ways to head outside whilst avoiding a reaction to allergies, or at…

Spring is here, despite the cold weather South Africa is still experiencing, and with that comes a whole new ball game when it comes to exercise. Spring, and then summer, always means more time outdoors, with many athletes and fitness lovers itching to get outside to run, cycle or train. Even if you’ve continued your…

Winter in South Africa can be very cold, and often, very wet. Many people are self-confessed coffee addicts, but switching your caffeine fix up for tea every now and then can be incredibly beneficial for your health, and it will keep you just as warm in winter as coffee does. Read our list of teas…

If you participate in any small form of exercise or sport, you’ll know you need to hydrate. But most people don’t realise exactly how important staying hydrated before, during and after exercise, and why. Whether you’re a serious athlete training for a race or competition, or you’re a casual runner, hydration is vital to your…

Strength training is an excellent exercise to help women stay strong, burn calories, and build healthy bones. In a 2011 opinion poll reported by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), less than 20 percent of women contacted said they accomplished the CDC’s recommendations for 2 1/2 hours of aerobic exercise and two periods…

The world’s most commonly known and globally recognized overview; American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) released its Top Ten Fitness Trends for 2018 and is a world-wide survey of fitness trends. One of the key elements is that the article makes the very important distinction between a fad and a trend, in order to compile…