Fitness

It can be difficult to know what’s normal and what’s not when it comes to your period. Is it possible to bleed too much or even too little? How long should your period last, and is it a problem if it hangs around longer? Here’s what I can tell you as a practicing ob-gyn: menses

Protein bars are the gifts that keep on giving, at least for me; they’re the presents I give myself during my workdays for fuel or after my workouts to help my muscles recover. And, there’s nothing better than bars that tip their hats to the changing seasons and familiar, almost whimsical feeling of home, especially

Just started mountain biking and want to improve your skills? Or maybe you’re doing your first mountain biking race? Here are 10 top mountain biking tips from SA pro and coach Sarah Hill. Elite mountain biker Sarah Hill is based in Joburg, but competes all over the country… and world. She and her partner won the

If you buy something through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission. How this works. Getting regular exercise, eating a balanced diet, maintaining low stress levels, and getting enough sleep each night can all help maintain good energy levels. Can vitamins and supplements also help? Sometimes, people might need an extra

Chicken is one of the most popular sources of lean protein around the world because it offers high protein with low calories and fat per serving. Part of chicken’s appeal is its versatility. Nearly every cuisine from around the world offers a variety of chicken dishes. Chicken also has a relatively neutral taste, which makes

Simone Biles is already known as the GOAT in the gymnastics world, but I wasn’t prepared for the badassery she brought to the baseball field. The 22-year-old Olympic athlete threw the first pitch at game two of the World Series between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals on Oct. 23, and she added her

So you wanna go wild? Make sure you have the hiking right gear. Start here, with five of our fave editor-tested items… 1 Hi-Tec Lady Desna Jacket Don’t let anything rain on your parade (aka hike). This jacket is waterproof, but still breathable with all the necessary ventilation. Plus, the design has incorporated reflective elements

Flabby arms are the bane of many, especially if you want to wear short-sleeved dresses and tops. Women’s Health Next Fitness Star finalist and certified personal and group fitness instructor Renché Seyffert has a home exercise programme that’ll get your arms in shape for summer. Perform 12-15 reps of each move with as little rest

If you’re looking for a little inspiration to get yourself to the gym, look no further than actress Storm Reid. The star of A Wrinkle in Time and Euphoria regularly posts short videos of her workouts, and we’re honestly super impressed every time. Storm mixes things up in the gym, striking a balance between cardio

Athletes commonly consume carbohydrate energy gels to improve race performance and endurance. Now, research involving trained cyclists suggests that potato puree can be just as effective. New research delves into the benefits of potato puree for athletes. Compared with ingesting water alone, cyclists who ingested potato puree performed as well during an endurance trial as

There’s no reason you can’t enjoy some pumpkin-spice-flavored goodness on a low-carb diet. While you might have to pass on a PSL, pumpkin itself is moderately low-carb — and when it comes to baked goods like pumpkin breads and muffins, low-carb sweeteners and flours are all you need to indulge in that yummy flavor without

If there’s one part of your fitness wardrobe you shouldn’t be snoep about, it’s your shoes. Budget tights might get you far, but shoes that don’t fit well and aren’t properly designed for your chosen activity can hamper your performance, give you blisters and even set you up for injury. Noted… buuut it’s also getting

Carbs aren’t the only cause of belly fat, but if you eat a lot of them, they can certainly play a role. “If you eat any type of macronutrient in excess, you will gain weight,” Robert Milanes, MD, founder of Luminary MD in Irvine, CA, told POPSUGAR. Still, the way carbs are digested makes them

A new study has found that fatty tissue can accumulate in the airways of people with obesity, possibly contributing to asthma and other respiratory problems. New research suggests that fatty tissue accumulated in the airways may contribute to asthma in some cases. In the United States, as well as across the world, obesity has become

When it comes to working out, we know that half the battle is actually getting there, which is why we need cute workout clothes; the fun outfits motivate us to get our butts moving. Workout clothes have come a long way from the old baggy t-shirts of years past; now, our gym outfits are just

There’s really nothing in the world like running a race through the Disney parks and collecting one of those spectacular medals. Whether you’re an avid runner or simply a Disney fan looking for something new to experience in the parks, RunDisney race weekends are for everyone. (There’s even a variety of distances for every fitness

A vegan keto diet is a plant based version of the popular ketogenic diet. A ketogenic, or keto, diet is a very low carbohydrate diet. People following this diet plan get most of their energy from fats and protein. Vegan diets are free from animal products, which means that they tend to be relatively high

Like some — alright, many — I’ve been determined to work out to lose weight. Intense training and rigorous diets have been fads in my lifetime, but in recent years, my motivation to hit the gym has shifted quite significantly. The sort of transformation I’m currently after is conditioning my body to feel good through

All right, ’fess up — how often do you wash your workout gear: After every single sweat session? Every couple of trips to the gym? Whenever you start noticing a stench lingering on your favourite high-waisted leggings? Nobody’s here to preach about how you should be sudsing up after anytime you sweat. Truth is, there’s no

Research suggests that up to 85 percent of women who are sexually active will be exposed to human papillomavirus (HPV) in their lifetime, but like other sexually transmitted infections, it still carries a bit of a stigma. As an ob-gyn, the first question I’m usually asked by patients is, “How did I get it?” To