Fitness

From budget-friendly stocking fillers for your fave cyclists to splash-out buys for your two-wheeled lovers, we bring you the best cycling gifts! Just started cycling? Do you have a cycling mom, daughter, lover, bestie or sister? And you’re not sure what to get this for Christmas? Or maybe you’re in need of some new cycling

Picture this yogi: You’re in your flow, moving through asanas with ease, and having an om-azing time on your mat. Then, just as the Zen starts to really kick in, you pull your hips up into your umpteenth downward-facing dog, and suddenly you feel one of the telltale symptoms of (dramatic sound effect): yoga butt. “This

One surefire way to improve your pushup game is by trying the hand-release pushup. This variation on the phys. ed. classic will target a lot of the same muscles used in a standard pushup — shoulders, chest, and core. But it will work them even harder by breaking down each stage of the exercise. What’s

Don’t you just get those days when you’re like ‘that’s it, I’m joining the circus’? Nope? Just me then. But in all seriousness, I actually did. I joined the flying trapeze department in Stellenbosch with the Living Arts Foundation. Here’s what went down… and up. Flying Trapeze So how did I even hear about this? Well,

Often referred to as your body’s “powerhouses,” your glutes (a.k.a. the muscles that make up your booty) help you do pretty much everything from strolling around to squats. But thanks to desk jobs and endurance sports, tight glutes are common. “An imbalance of activity — either too much or too little — usually causes tight

Get the Basics… Personal trainers must be mindful of their verbal and nonverbal communication with clients. It’s best to provide cueing and motivational comments that are focused on overall health or function instead of appearance. Personal trainers can further boost client satisfaction by using technology and social media to communicate with and encourage clients. Every

Deliver workouts for any training scenario whether your clients are in your gym, anywhere in the world, pro athletes on the road, or in-between sessions FITNESS PROS WHO TRUST US Exercise.com’s Workout Software Supercharge Client Retention with Automated Workout Engagement Send workout reminders and summaries via email, text, and push notifications so they never miss

Get the Basics… Fitness classes should be doable for any fitness level Participants need to have options in order to get the most out of your class Your class design should match the title and description listed on the group fitness schedule If you have ever taught a group fitness class, you know how fun

It’s easy to skip out on the gym when you’d only have 15 minutes to sweat before running out the door. But that’s the beauty of circuit training: You can get through a total-body, calorie-burning workout at turbo speed in your own living room and still make it to work on time. You can use

Get the Basics… Microlearning is education or training delivered in short bursts, anywhere from 15 seconds up to 15 minutes. There are numerous advantages to microlearning, but it will probably not replace all forms of formal and informal education. Microlearning can easily be implemented with your staff to help address knowledge or skills gaps in

We’re celebrating these local brands, that were featured as part of our Women’s Health Fitness Awards. These proudly South African activewear brands are the ones to keep your eyes on this year! 1/ Rush Activewear Tester: Susan Barrett, Managing Digital Editor 1/Rush Sports Short These high-rise sports shorts are perfect for coverage if you’re not