Women's Health South Africa Magazine - September 2019

In this issue

Gym not your thing? Slim down and tone up outdoors with our 2019 Next Fitness Star. Comrades record-breaker Gerda Steyn explains everything you need to know about marathons. Think fit: a strong body starts in your head. Vegan doesn’t only describe food, it’s taking over the beauty world too.

In The Deep End

Olivia Munn – Actress and Activist – Reveals Why She Trains for Every Aspect of Her Life, the Power of Martial Arts and Her Unique Take on the Meaning of Strength. (Oh, and Don’t Forget Her Closetful of Alternative Therapies, Like Magnets, Tuning Forks and Crystal Healing Mats.) Come on, Dive in

5 mins

Go Out & Smash It!

Gym not your thing? Slim down and tone up outdoors with our 2019 Next Fitness Star, Nomawothi Bafana. Her boot camp-style workout will give you full-body definition, just in time for summer

5 mins

You Can Do This Long-distance Running

Any distance above 10km can seem very intimidating, but you don’t have to start with The Big C (or even end there). We chat to Comrades record breaker, Gerda Steyn about stepping up the distance and how to prep your body and mind for marathons and beyond

5 mins

The Mind Muscle Link

Psst: want the key to happier workouts and whoa results? Sync your brain and body. We’ll show you how

4 mins

Sneak Attack

Lugging around a box of tissues is a clear sign of pollen-induced grief. But under-the-radar allergy symptoms can bring full-body misery. Enter our guide to spotting - and treating - them

3 mins

Is Protein Powder Your Workout Saviour?

Good question. WH cuts through the fitness froth to get the low-down

5 mins

Heavy Lifting

There’s a fine line between caring for those around you and drowning in their issues. Excess empathy leaving you drained? Time to lighten your load

4 mins

A PSA For PDA

We all want mature adult relationships. But what happens when you inject your connection with a little teen spirit? One writer finds out

4 mins

The Muscle No One Talks About

You’re wise to the fact that you can’t nail a bench press PB without strengthening your pecs, tris and delts. You know an inflamed IT band can call time on your 10km training.But the gaggle of muscles that make up your pelvic floor? Perennial underdogs. Sit tight, it’s time to engage

8 mins

Just Because It's Vegan Doesn't Mean It's Healthy

Fact: vegans have never had it so good, but just as “gluten-free” doesn’t equal “healthy”, “plant-based” isn’t necessarily shorthand for “good for you”. As fried “chicken”, burger and doughnut joints spring up across the globe, we put the rise of vegan fast food under the microscope

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Women's Health South Africa Magazine Description:

Women's Health provides active, health-conscious women with a new and much-needed kind of magazine, one that's as smart and funny as they are; that's founded on diligent reporting, scientific research, and intimate, entertaining writing and that never underestimates its readers or seeks to intimidate them with false ideas about what makes women worthy of admiration. Don't expect same-old, boring fitness advice, you'll get short, targeted workouts that use the latest research to help you sculpt the body you've always wanted in record time. Pages of fresh, delicious recipes make healthy eating a treat and expert advice will empower you to take control of your health and your career. You'll also get practical fashion and beauty tips that work for you and sex tips that guarantee satisfaction! Whether your goal is to finally rock a bikini with confidence, get ahead at work, ace your first 10-kay or get a handle on your health niggles, Women's Health will help you get there, and make sure you enjoy the journey!