South African women are living longer than men, with female life expectancy currently sitting at around 69.6 years, compared to 64 years for men, according to Statistics South Africa. But living longer doesn't always mean living healthier.
Experts refer to this as the "morbidity-mortality paradox", where women tend to outlive men, but often spend more…
Why social connection may be the most important fitness trend of the year
As 2026 begins, many South Africans are once again setting intentions to move more, stress less, and commit to healthier, fitter lifestyles. There's a significant range of options when it comes to deciding on physical activities and setting…
Featuring upgraded technology engineered for balance and energy return supporting athletes to lift, jump and run through workouts and competitions - Dropset 4 will be available from 8 January 2026 on adidas' website and in select stores.
adidas launches its most versatile training shoe to date, the Dropset 4. Engineered for the demands of multi-discipline…
As the winter chill begins to thaw and the layers of clothing lessen, many of us find ourselves wanting to be more active, but feeling stiff, sluggish, and sore. Months of sitting on the couch, skipping workouts, or just staying indoors due to the cold can take a toll on our bodies. Selvan Naicker, Brand…
Because cold mornings shouldn't freeze your fitness goals
As winter creeps in and the snooze button becomes harder to resist, staying active can feel like a real challenge. But don’t let those chilly mornings stop you from moving your body! Even when time feels tight, finding a moment to train is still possible… and worth…
Even though summer is here, there’s no stopping when it comes to working on our fitness and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. For those who have yet to hit the gym, why leave your home, when you can work out in the comfort of your own house with The Crazy Store’s Pulse Active fitness range. …
Why a little nudge (and a few rewards) go a long way in staying on the wellness wagon
We all know the drill; we start the year with grand plans of hitting the gym, eating better, and living our best lives as we commit to lofty resolutions.
But somewhere between "I’m going to crush this!"…
We've all been there: standing at the crossroads of fitness ambition and the warm embrace of your onesie and the couch. Making the right choices daily allows time to hit your exercise goals, live a healthy life, become a better version of yourself and because of this, it affords you time to also sit on…
As a fitness instructor, I've witnessed first-hand the enthusiasm that comes with setting New Year's resolutions, especially when it comes to health and fitness. Yet, by February a lot of people’s new year's resolutions start fading, and by the time March rolls around, many of us have fallen into old habits and our resolutions are…
In a perfect world, our commitment to more active lifestyles would reap nothing but rewards. However, while doing wonders for our general well-being, our workouts, walks, runs and cycles may expose us to a range of aches and pains. If you are diligent about your daily exercise routine, then chances are you've experienced your fair…