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Skye High

We’ve been waiting to bust out that pun since we got Emily Skye for our cover! The fitness superstar may look as if her world is all sunshine and kettlebells, but she also rocks tummy rolls and stretch marks and shows every bit of it to her 13-million social followers. Here, she opens up to WH about conquering self-doubt, gaining 13kg and why strength is so much more powerful than perfection

Your Body On... A Confession

Whether ’fessing up to a little white lie or dropping a massive truth bomb, getting honest satisfies both body and soul. The proof: what happens as you come clean

Sex 2.0

Mattress sessions just O-kay? Three pioneering experts reveal how to make them OOOOMFG

Sleep On It

You can sleep your way fit. Sounds unreal, but new research shows a strong link between quality Zzzs and workout results. Use our science backed plans – no counting sheep (or kettlebells!) involved – to master fourcommon fitness goals

The Power Of The Skillmill

There’s a new tool in the gym and it’s waiting to turn you into a better runner. Meet the SKILLMILL. It’s like a treadmill, but not quite. The main difference is that it doesn’t have a motor controlling the belt – it’s all you, baby. Like a hamster controlling its wheel, your running action makes the belt move – faster when you run faster and slower when you slow down. If your gym has a SKILLMILL (at Virgin Active, look for it in the HEAT studio), here are three reasons to hop on...

Your Body On.. Losing Sleep

You snooze, you lose, right? Turns out the old adage is wrong. Missing out on a few Zzzs can have a negative impact on your health. So maximise your sleep with our simple strategies – counting sheep not required

Why You Need More JOMO

Nope, it’s not a typo. Wellness-seekers, forget FOMO and discover a new route to happiness

Protein Junkies

It’s the macro of choice for women who want to slim fast and train hard. But is this protein habit really so healthy?

Eat Like An Animal

Birds and beasts spend three-quarters of their lives acquiring and consuming food – but never get fat. Sooo, who better to go to for diet advice? Here, what you can learn from five friends lower on the food chain

Does Fitness Have A Size?

It’s a question that’s been doing the rounds on our timelines. Some say that being heavy doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re not healthy, while others disagree. WH looks at why you should think twice before judging a person’s fitness by their body

Be A Bawler

Big girls should cry, says new research. Read this and weep the benefits

Tomboy In A Tutu

Gravity-defying jetés and floating pirouettes don’t just take physical strength, but mental muscle too. Veteran dancer Kitty Phetla gives us a masterclass in the fine art of discipline

Feeling Drained

Thirsty as a Western Cape dam? You’re likely also zapped of mental clarity and energy. Nail your hydration levels to unlock a world of gains

The Power Of Pia

Mother of two, Mexican-food fan and, best of all, unapologetically herself – Pia Miller, we salute you

What's Age Got To Do With It?

Cross-generational romance is the one relationship stigma we simply can’t let go of. But age-defying couples not only make it work, they have wisdom to share

Chewing Away The Fat

Can chewing gum actually help you lose weight?

Strong Sexy Successful

THAT SMILE, THAT BOD, PLUS A WHOLE HEAP OF WARMTH AND WORK ETHIC TO BOOT. MEET NATALIE ROSER, THE HAPPIEST GIRL ON INSTAGRAM

Tee Off

Golf is the fastest-growing sport in South Africa, according to Lee-Anne. It’s more accessible than ever and with the handicap system, anyone can play and score points. Here’s how to get involved, per Sunshine Ladies Tour media manager Lali Stander

'At 40 Years Old, I Am Stronger, Fitter And Healthier Than Ever Before'

When your body changes, it’s easy to feel out of touch with it.

Master The Move: Inchworm

Inch your way to all-over gains

Your Body On...Skipping Breakfast

Most important meal of the day or totally fine to skip? Debatable, apparently. Either way, here’s what happens when you do

Play Hard

Obstacle-course racing is a huge sport internationally and it’s growing exponentially in South Africa.Meet Dominique D’Oliveira, one of the women leading the charge – and why you should follow her lead 

The Gym Girl's Guide To Wearing Make-up

Athleisure beauty products are muscling in on the cosmetics market – but isn’t wearing make-up while you sweat, well, terrible? Not necessarily... If you choose the right products

Hart To Hart

Jessica Hart, the Aussie entrepreneur with the bombshell body, chats to WH about keeping in runway shape – while eating burgers and pizza

The Knockout

How does a farm girl with a chronic illness become one of SA’s leading ladies? Model and actress Amanda du-Pont says she fought her challenges head on – by stepping into the boxing ring.

My Boyfriend Has Excessive Mood Swings. How Do I Deal With Him On His Silent Days?

My Boyfriend Has Excessive Mood Swings. How Do I Deal With Him On His Silent Days?

The Road Less Travelled

Things almost never go according to plan – and ASHLEIGH MOOLMAN-PASIO, pro cyclist, Olympian and chemical engineer is proof that sometimes “the plan” is total BS

First-Time Feels...

You may have kissed your virginity buh-bye years ago, but chances are you’ll swipe several V cards throughout adulthood. Many of these sexual experiences cluster around life-altering events – and bring with them climactic twists. Here, experts explain what goes down when you get down after...

Hot As Hell

SA homegirl Lesley-Ann Brandt is burning up the LA TV scene as butt-kicking demon Mazikeen (aka Maze) on Lucifer – she gets real about that post-baby body, being an action hero and juggling screen time with breastfeeding duty 

Get Faster And Fitter

Remember when you upgraded from 3G to 4G and that little extra speed turned out to be a life-altering experience? Well, take that theme and apply it to your legs. Picking up your run pace comes with huge benefits. One: it helps develop your fast-twitch muscle fibres, which increase your power and makes the mileage feel notably easier. Two: research shows speed training has a special knack for melting fat offmid-sections and these fat-burning effects last all day. And if you’re thinking “My knees! My knees!”, then consider point three: a quicker run can cut the stress on your joints by as much as 80 percent. Why? “You automatically take shorter steps, so there’s less impact,” explains Andy Curtis, a specialist sports injury physiotherapist. Adding just one speed-focused session to your weekly workout schedule is all it takes. So what’s stopping you, Caster?