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Fitness is trending

It’s 2015 and fitness is trending. Forget about skinny thighs and flat stomachs, these days it’s about muscle. It’s about strength and physical endurance. Fad diets are out and healthy... The post...

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Africa’s Tour de France

The big news from the 2015 Tour de France is MTN-Qhubeka, the first team from Africa to participate. The team was invited to take part as a wild-card entry and... The post Africa’s Tour de France...

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How to stay fit while on holiday

You’ve put months of hard work and effort into tightening up that bum and having your perfect beach bod, why sabotage yourself over a few lazy weeks on holiday? Here... The post How to stay fit while...

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How to Control Your Genes (Infographic)

Epigenetics can determine your health, vitality and longevity by controlling which genes get expressed and which genes stay dormant. Your external and internal environment including diet, exercise and...

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Keeping fit with no time to spare

It’s 2015 and the world has gotten a lot faster than it used to be. We wake up at sunrise to be at work until sunset, and we go from... The post Keeping fit with no time to spare appeared first on The...

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The ins and outs of yoga

Can yoga actually be hazardous? There are illustrations that could go downhill during a lesson, such as falling over, pinching a nerve or simply falling asleep and ending up startling... The post The...

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Quote – Muhammad Ali

“The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses – behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights.”... The post Quote – Muhammad Ali appeared first on...

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Overcoming injuries when sporting up in the mountains

Mountain climbing, hiking or bike riding up the hills and through the shrubs can be loads of fun; it tickles the spot that likes adventure and excitement. But as with... The post Overcoming injuries...

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Fun ways to exercise your dog

  Going for a run with your dog is one way of keeping them fit and healthy, but there are more fun ways where you and your beloved four legged... The post Fun ways to exercise your dog appeared first...

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What’s the difference between Yoga and Pilates?

…And does it really matter? “Pilates has many of the same goals in mind but the major difference between Pilates and Yoga is that in addition to mat work, there... The post What’s the difference...

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What’s the best way to track your progress?

Whether you want to build muscle or lose body fat, it’s important that you track your progress. Measuring your results effectively will keep you motivated and remind you how far... The post What’s the...

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Unconventional ways to keep fit

The best ways to get fit does not only involve a gym full of the latest equipment or the best fitness instructor. You can get your body in shape by... The post Unconventional ways to keep fit appeared...

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Road safety for young cyclists

It’s that time of the year again where cyclist are out on the road and ready to take to the City streets. Moms and dads all over are getting their... The post Road safety for young cyclists appeared...

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Get fit without a gym or personal trainer

The idea of working hard to get fit is intimidating for everyone: added to that, some of us do not like the idea of paying gym memberships. There are many... The post Get fit without a gym or personal...

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Keeping fit in the office

Our daily lives may keep us from gym, but that doesn’t mean we can’t do a couple of stretches around the water cooler. There are the lucky few who get... The post Keeping fit in the office appeared...

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Sports women role models and why they matter

One of the most important aspects to creating a safe and welcoming environment is to provide reasons why people should enter. We don’t want an environment that seems hostile or... The post Sports women...

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Common sporting injuries

Running, weightlifting, boxing etc. any sport you can name form the top of your head holds the disadvantage to seriously injure its participants.  That’s why it is important to always... The post...

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Do your morning workout in the park

Build muscle on your morning run by jogging off to the park to get a good workout. Using the park’s resources, will give you as much of a workout as... The post Do your morning workout in the park...

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Essential tips for gaining muscle

If you are trying to get in shape and lose weight then muscle gain should definitely be a part of your strategy. While lifting the weights is a surefire way... The post Essential tips for gaining...

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Boating safety for first timers

Welcome aboard! The sunny, blue skies, the vast ocean around you as you sail off and the overwhelming feeling of freedom, is simply mesmerising. Sailing is not only a sport;... The post Boating safety...

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