Your Fitness

Many people have a passion for sport; whether it be marathon running, weekly rugby games or those who played minor league soccer, everyone has the sport that helps them stay fit and let off some steam. These sports often come with challenges of their own, from injuries to fitness demands. In recent years an increasing…

With COVID-19 national lockdown regulations having finally been eased to Level 4 in South Africa, many people are excited by the prospect of exercising outdoors again. However, precautions should still be taken to minimise the spread of bodily fluids and with it, diseases such as the flu and Coronavirus. Social distancing is becoming the norm.…

We’ve compiled a list of our top home workout apps to help you stay fit and strong during this time. We’ve found the top FREE apps to help you sleep better, meditate, track your progress and success, and even help your kids meditate! Here are our top home workout suggestions: Meditation: Insight Timer What we…

Whilst BODYTEC had to unplug temporarily as part of South Africa’s nationwide lockdown in response to COVID-19, it does not mean you should stop your strength training, even if you only have 20 minutes. Building resilience and strength is important, particularly now! We are offering you these 6 simple, yet effective moves to help you…

The 17th annual ABSA Cape Epic, happening on 15 – 22 March 2020, promises to be the most thrilling race yet. Riders will have to navigate their way across the slopes of the Table Mountain National Park, through the exquisite Val de Vie Estate, and hundreds of kilometres of unspoiled scenery. The 8-day event will…

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…

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…

Have you ever wondered if your ability (or inability) to carry out certain physical activities is based on your genes? Well here’s an interesting topic for table talk or a social media debate, depending on which you prefer: According to Dr Pieter van Jaarsveld, the South African psychologist and author of Think Your Way to…

Stretch marks, sensitive breasts, and prominent veins are just some of the wonderful surprises nature hands you in addition to your new tot after giving birth. Undergoing nine months of extreme body changes to grow another human being, can take its toll on your body, not to mention the ability to recover the bodily strength…

If you’re under the impression that EMS training is a quick fix, it’s far from it. You’ll sweat, you’ll experience muscle stimulation tougher than any traditional workout, and just as regular exercises require consistency, you’ll have to continue training to maintain and improve your strength and stamina. Here are 4 common myths about EMS training:…

Are you sabotaging your body progress? When you’ve put in the time and effort but aren’t seeing results, it usually means that another lifestyle habit is denying your progress. Here are some reasons why you may not be reaching your body goals: Not getting enough sleep Not only is a lack of sleep associated with…