Fitness

In 2018, I was the smallest I’d ever been. Then I got pregnant, and it all went off the rails. I developed a sweet tooth for the first time in my life and started crushing Zebra Cakes and chocolate croissants like they were the foundation of the food pyramid. I fell into the elastic embrace

I’m sure many of you can relate to Kat Spangler, 28, and her desire of wanting six-pack abs. But what started out as a healthy interest in food and fitness to support her dancing quickly turned into extreme diets and workout plans just to achieve that flat tummy. After experiencing a myriad of health issues,

Social media is a great place to find expert advice, fitness inspiration and exercise routines all at the tips of your fingers — and TikTok is no exception. Many fitness influences have taken to the land of catchy dances, lipsyncs and comedy skits, to show you that fitness and healthy eating can be fun too!

When I was 4 years old, I would throw a fit if I didn’t have five of everything. Five outfits laid out in the morning, five pieces of toast for breakfast, five more minutes to play. Five, five, five. When I turned 11 and started middle school, the list of “good” and “bad” numbers expanded.

If you would have told me five years ago I’d become an avid workout person, I would have laughed in your face. Exercising never interested me until the last couple years, sadly, because I’m approaching my thirties and just wanted to become healthier. First, I did what most people probably do and signed up for

It’s hard to fit in a workout when you have kids. So here’s a hack: As the little ones get older, you can start roping them into your training sessions by disguising the workouts as games. And it doesn’t have to be all cardio sprints and star jumps, either. Practising body-weight moves is an effective

Real talk: barre classes are the hardest workouts I’ve ever done. I leave every single class feeling like I got the most intense workout of my life and with a renewed respect for those who dance ballet full-time. The studio I go to most often when I want a workout that’s going to kick my

5 Burpee Variations That’ll Finally Stop You Hatin’ On This Powerhouse Move Reignite the flame. Feel it burn! Ondela Mlandu | 2 March 2020 SHARE THIS ON Photograph by Getty Images “We love burpees,” said nobody, ever. When did these powerhouse moves become the least favourite child of the exercise pack? Could it stem from

We know that UCLA gymnasts like to have fun — we saw it with Katelyn Ohashi’s internet-famous performances, and coach Valorie Kondos Fields, or “Miss Val,” would call floor the team’s “dance party.” And last week, in case you missed it, UCLA junior Nia Dennis earned a viral crown of her own with her high-energy

Skill, energy, and personality are what make great floor routines, and I can confirm that UCLA gymnast Nia Dennis has it all. Nia’s performance pays homage to Beyoncé’s Homecoming documentary and Black culture, and I am here for all of it. Not to mention, her athletic prowess is undeniable. I’m not a gymnast, but I’m

Nothing screams “new year, new body” like a 5:45am sweat sesh. Every. Morning. Don’t feel bad for me though — I’m part of the 5am club, so watching the sun rise as I attempt to hold a 30-second plank is fun for me. Legit! I tried out Adventure Boot Camp in Pinelands and these are

Processed foods: those two words are enough to get most health and fitness lovers running for the hills. They’re the first foods people will tell you to avoid when you’re looking to eat healthier, and there are reasons for that; the foods we tend to think of as “processed,” things like chips, cookies, and candy,

I’ve had a couple of bad experiences with Zumba and similar dance classes. The dates vary, but the experience is always the same: Music blaring, energy running high, everyone hyped up and moving in beautiful unison and then as the class goes left, I go right. I bump into someone. They try not to look

Mirror, mirror on the wall, whose race day costume is the cutest of them all? It’s impossible to pick! Princess runners raced a 10K and half marathon this past weekend at Disney World Orlando for the Disney Princess Half Marathon weekend, inspiring us with their mileage, their smiles, and, of course, their attire. The creativity

Here are some tips on what to eat before an endurance race to fuel yourself properly, help avoid cramps and finish strong! These tried and tested methods, plus tips from experts will see you through your race day. The biggest — and most important — nutrition rule to follow in the build-up to and on

Looking for a workout to burn major calories, sculpt your upper and lower body, and slash stress? Then it’s time you give boxing a try for a one-stop sweat that will leave you feeling good from the inside out. In fact, thanks to the high-intensity interval training (HIIT) aspect of boxing, you’re likely to feel

Start (and maintain) a regular yoga practice right at home with this easy-to-use app. It offers sequences ranging from 10 to 90 minutes and easily caters to all experience levels. The best part: Some stand-out music that flows with your practice. To top it off, each time you sign on, the app generates a new vinyasa

If there was a connection between fitness and astrology, specifically birth charts, my rising sign would be strength training, my moon sign would be abs, and my sun sign would be recovery devices. Until someone can verify my fitness birth chart, I’m going to stick to what I know, which are ab-strengthening workouts. They’re arguably

Ask anyone who knows me and they’ll tell you I’m one of the last people they’d expect to get excited about CBD or cannabis products. It’s not because I’m anti or judge anyone who uses them — you do you! It’s simply been one of those categories that feels like another “thing” I don’t necessarily

The first quarter of the year is generally a busy one for runners across South Africa. Some of the biggest running events are on the horizon, so you’ll most likely have your head in the game already. Prep is key. So, are you ready to level up your game with these running workouts? Strength and