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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?