Avoid the winter workout rut
Are you using the weather as an excuse to miss those home workouts? Are you struggling to find your mojo when it's cold? Training during
What makes a good fat burner?
Fat burners are a popular supplement category with numerous different products available today. But with so many options, how should you go about choosing the
Better together: Creatine and HMB
HMB, or Beta-hydroxy-beta-methyl-butyric acid, first hit supplement store shelves in the 1990s. Back then it was touted as a breakthrough product that could increase muscle
A beginner’s guide to fat-loss supplements
With your new, calorie-controlled eating plan and intense exercise program well entrenched into your healthier lifestyle, it's probably time to add a new dimension to
Why many consider L-carnitine a super supplement
Not everyone can tolerate the stimulants found in thermogenic fat burners. And those who can, can't use them indefinitely. A natural alternative that can offer
Does your workout need aminos?
Amino acids – the basic building blocks of complete proteins – have become one of the most pervasive ingredients in modern-day supplements. From pre-workouts and
The importance of an intra-workout supplement
We all know how important that post-workout protein shake is – it stops muscle tissue breakdown and kickstarts the anabolic (muscle-building) process. But why wait
A Pro bodybuilder’s tips on training at home
Based on the latest lockdown regulations, it seems unlikely that gyms will reopen anytime before July. For physique-conscious gym-goers, this is a sobering reality. After
How SA’s Fittest Man is training through lockdown
Jason Smith is South Africa's Fittest Man – he's a multiple SA CrossFit champion and a three-time CrossFit Games athlete – the pinnacle of the
4 moves for a full-body stretch
With gyms closed and outdoor exercise banned during the 5-week lockdown, we're all moving less than usual. Faced with this new normal, it's vital to
Grit your way through lockdown
We all had lofty goals set for 2020 but as South Africa enters week 4 of our COVID-19-induced lockdown many may no longer seem attainable.
The best health & fitness documentaries to watch during lockdown
With the latest extension to lockdown, you're gonna have a lot more time on your hands, so use it constructively. There is so much content
