E-cigarettes: Are they better for you and the planet?
byMost people thought that e-cigarettes would be a passing fad, but these electronic pipes are here to stay.
Health & Fitness
Bodytec: A Fitness Fix in 20 Minutes a Week
byBodytec 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 the folk at Bodytec, equals hours of strength training.
Get in Shape! How Obesity Takes Years Off Your Life
byIf 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!
Four New Chemicals Added to the Carcinogen List
byKnowing 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 are linked to cancer, and now they’ve added an extra four substances to it.
Hop on the conveyer-belt-of-doom SWEAT 1000!
byI 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 Athletic Training and the 1000 refers to the number of calories you burn in the class.
Five Planet-friendly Diets that Are Good for You Too
byNew diets are always in fashion, but it’s often not easy knowing how to separate the good from the bad. Here are five popular planet-friendly diets that are good for you as well as being healthy for the earth!
Kick Serious Butt with these Latest Fitness Trends
byThere are always new trends in the fitness industry, which is a good thing because I can’t stomach any more Zumba and crossfit classes. Here are some of the hottest fitness classes and hobbies this year:
Has Veganism Become a Weight-Loss Trend?
byMany celebrities are jumping on the vegan bandwagon, but is it something real or just the latest celebrity diet trend?
Orthorexia: When Eating Healthy Becomes an Obsession
byMany of us have tried different diets and we all know people who are consistently gluten-free, sugar-free, booze-free or living a strict paleo lifestyle. While some people need to follow certain strict diets (like people who have celiac disease and actually feel uncomfortable after eating something that contains gluten), others turn into complete health nuts – and not in a good way.
Why You Should Sweat it!
byDripping with sweat after an intense gym session is not just a tangible sign that you’ve made it through another calorie-burning fest (although that does feel pretty great). Sweating actually has many health benefits you might not realise.