Virgin Active South Africa has launched Collection Country Club in Green Point, Cape Town. This is the first of a new ‘Social Wellness Club’ concept that will be rolled out to 127 existing gym facilities across the country. Virgin Active CEO Dean Kowalski said in an interview that while the new concept differs from traditional … Read more
A trainer shows you five chair movements to rebuild leg strength after age 60. Lower body strength is important for healthy aging. Major muscle groups in the legs, such as the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes, support important daily tasks such as getting up from a chair, climbing stairs, balancing, and walking. However, after age 60, … Read more
The internet is full of (often contradictory) information about strength training and its content. should Apparently, it can be overwhelming to think about it. So to cut through the noise, midlife health and wellbeing guru Liz Earle offers some honest tips for women to start strength training and reap all the long-term health benefits. Many … Read more
The demands and stress of modern life can be so overwhelming that it can feel difficult to escape. Whether it’s a notification that requires immediate attention, or worries about bills or living expenses, most people experience stress every day. The important thing is to develop ways to manage stress so that it doesn’t become a … Read more
What you need to know Kennedy Bingham, who lost his leg and was seriously injured in a 2021 accident, completed the HYROX Fitness Race after months of training. She overcame physical challenges and intense emotional moments to cross the finish line with her husband. After sharing her journey on TikTok, her videos reached millions of … Read more
We train in waves. Endless rounds, circuits, and constant effort. We seek to burn, pace and push beyond comfort. But for a long time, no real venue existed for that kind of training. There is no starting line, no finishing line, no way to compare yourself to others in the world. That was until Hyrox … Read more
Rolling out your yoga mat and sweating it out may be one of the most effective ways to finally get a decent night’s sleep. A new analysis of 30 clinical trials shows that certain doses of high-intensity yoga work better than walking, strength training, and some other forms of training for people who already suffer … Read more
Have you ever felt like you weren’t progressing or getting stronger? Gabby Logan can relate. After working with a PT who was “very strict with me on the correct way to lift weights”, the presenter found herself “doing the same thing over and over again”, despite having “enough confidence in herself to always follow a … Read more
According to a certified trainer, this eight-minute bed routine is better than a 60-year-old’s abdominal workout. Want to tone your stomach but don’t have the time? Well, I have some good news. For most seniors, there is no need for endless crunches or time-consuming intense core training. Instead, if you’re in your 60s or older, … Read more