Hop on the conveyer-belt-of-doom SWEAT 1000!
I heard about S.W.E.A.T 1000 a while ago on Twitter and recently learned that a branch opened in Brooklyn, Pretoria, so I decided to try it out. S.W.E.A.T stands for Specialised Weight Endurance...
View ArticleFour New Chemicals Added to the Carcinogen List
Knowing what chemicals are linked to cancer is a must to keep yourself and your family protected. The United States Department of Health and Human Services regularly compiles a list of chemicals that...
View ArticleGet in Shape! How Obesity Takes Years Off Your Life
If trying to lose weight makes a regular appearance on your New Year resolution lists but it never seems to last, make this year the one in which you become fitter and more fabulous! It sometimes helps...
View ArticleBodytec: A Fitness Fix in 20 Minutes a Week
Bodytec is a relatively new strength training class based on electro muscle stimulation (EMS). One of the main drawing points to this exercise class is that it only takes 20 minutes and, according to...
View ArticleE-cigarettes: Are they better for you and the planet?
Most people thought that e-cigarettes would be a passing fad, but these electronic pipes are here to stay. An increasing number of restaurants and offices won’t let people “vape” indoors, forcing...
View ArticleStrong is the New Skinny
Whether you’re on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or all three, you’ve undoubtedly seen the “fitness motivation” pictures that pop up in your social media news feeds. “Strong is the new skinny” is the...
View ArticleCan You Detox Your Body Naturally?
Going on a detox can restore your body’s balance and flush out toxins, but sometimes detox diets can be unsafe. If the ones you’ve tried in the past have made you feel sick, you’ve been doing the detox...
View ArticleHow Safe Are Women’s Hygiene Products?
An American model has sued feminine hygiene company Kotex after toxic shock syndrome (TSS) resulted in her needing a leg amputation and nearly losing her life. Toxic shock is caused by staph bacteria...
View ArticleWhy You Should Connect With Your Friends This Women’s Day
If it feels like you need to log onto social media in order to stay in touch with your closest friends, this Women’s Day is the perfect opportunity to set an offline meeting with your besties. Science...
View ArticleThe Dangers of Sunscreen
Sunscreen is one of the products you use most often, lathering it on every time you step outside. And if you don’t, learning about the skin dangers that can occur from UV exposure will hopefully prompt...
View ArticleSurprising Benefits of Exercising Outdoors
Before you renew your gym membership and head to the gym every day, choose to exercise outdoors sometimes. It’s not just a great way to get some fresh air – there are proven benefits to it. Read on to...
View ArticleFitness during the Festive Season
Many people go into ‘holiday mode’ during the first or second week of December. There are so many work functions, get togethers with friends and family celebrations that the increase in alcohol...
View ArticleShould You Worry About the Latest Antioxidant Cancer Research?
Sometimes health stories contradict themselves. First we hear that some foods are good for us, then that gets thrown on its head, making us worry that what we’re eating is actually hurting us. One of...
View ArticleLuminous is the New Tan!
You’re showing more of your skin during summer and you want it to be gorgeous and healthy. You might think the answer to that is getting a tan. If you’ve ever been pale, you’ve likely been told that...
View ArticleHow Meditation Can Make You Lose Weight This Winter
When you read the title of this article, you might have expected advice on how you can sit in silence and magically shed the excess kilos from all the comfort eating you’ve been doing. Although...
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