If you haven’t kept up with the latest and greatest in fitness trends, you might’ve missed the boat on High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). HIIT workouts swap long stints under the bar for short bursts of maximum effort so that you’re rushing through each rep like you’re on deadline for a school project. You’ll snag breaks between ech set, but the goal is to push yourself to the point of exhaustion before tapping out. Why is HIIT Effective? Outside of helping you expedite your workout sessions by maxing out the health benefits in minimal time, there are other science-backed reasons to opt ..read more

The Easter weekend offers the perfect opportunity to hit the road and discover new places or hidden gems. With a sense of adventure and some planning. You can get out of the house or break up the long stretches of a road trip. Remember the roads are notoriously busy over the long Easter weekend. So it is always advisable to plan your route and keep your loved ones up to date to ensure a safe outing every time. “South Africa is filled with unique and cost-effective ‘leg stretching’ locations,” says Charlette Roetz, Tracker’s Head of Marketing. “So when you are planning a road trip. Factor in sa ..read more

Fitness trackers have made it easier than ever to keep tabs on our step count. But logging a short stroll is just the start because most of these high-tech devices demand you step up to some serious goals. While estimates vary, it’s recommended that you net anywhere between 8,000 to 10,000 steps in a day. Every day? Maybe not. A new study published in the JAMA Network Open investigated how our step counts affect our health. Researchers analysed data collected as part of the 2005 and 2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination surveys, sieving down these raw numbers to the participants with ..read more

Ditch the shop-bought cereals: you can prep your own perfect oats before bed and wake up to a pot of protein for some pep in your step. Print How to Make the Perfect Overnight Oats Ingredients 75 g Jumbo rolled oats 50 g Chocolate whey powder 1 tbsp cinnamon 160 ml unsweetened almond milk Medium red jazz apple 2 handfuls of Raspberries Squeeze of honey 1 tbsp low-fat greek yoghurt 2 squares of dark chocolate 1 tbsp chia seeds Instructions Pop the oats, whey and cinnamon in a sealable container (or mason jar for Instagram double taps). Stir well, adding the milk. Add grated apple, the ..read more

Ever wonder about going vegan? The animal-free vegan diet has become a more natural, healthy diet for some people who either have food intolerances to dairy or who firmly believe in environmental issues and animal rights. While living on a diet that consists of mainly fruits, grains, vegetables, leafy greens, legumes, nuts, and seeds may not sound fun, going vegan can boost your sex drive and keep your body nourished during hours and hours of sex. Here’s how a vegan diet does wonders for your sex life. 1. Smooth And Silky Skin Feeling comfortable in the skin you’re in is necessary to boost you ..read more

Counting kilojoules is about as much fun as kissing the hairy chin of your aunt from Kempton Park. Abstaining from chicken wings sucks, too. Wouldn’t it be much easier if you made a habit of these 6 strategies? 1. Preload Going out for dinner? A half-hour before you leave, eat a snack that contains at least 15g of protein. With a gut full of satiating protein and fewer hunger hormones circulating, you’ll consume fewer calories at the restaurant. Two good snack choices: a whey protein shake or an apple with string cheese (which contains satiating fibre and fat, too). 2. Stop before your tank is ..read more

Are adhesions deep in the longissimus dorsi of your sacrospinalis in pain and in need of kneading? Let’s put it another way: Does your body hurt? READ MORE: The Ultimate Workout to Finally Reveal Your Abs Well, a simple (and cheap) closed-cell foam roller could be your ticket away from pain—a solution just as effective as an expensive full-body massage, and without the lavender-scented oil. Self-massage with foam rollers is all the rage among elite athletes, keg-league softball players, and even hunchbacked, desk-bound Web 2.0 titans—and not just because it feels so good. In fact, it can help ..read more

Apple cider vinegar (or “ACV” as fans refer to it) has been one of the more long-lasting wellness trends of the past few years. Whether taking it in capsules, gummies or drinking it in its natural state. People are still turning to it to help with a variety of health ailments, including weight loss. Proponents of the drink, which is most commonly used in cooking, argue that drinking apple cider vinegar straight-up can do it all. And this includes alleviating acne, clear up dandruff, helping heal sunburns, and even efficiently and effectively dry-clean your dress shirts and starching their coll ..read more

Hopefully, you’re investigating how to shave your balls before the act and not after falling foul to a horrific ball-shaving accident. But whatever brought you to this article, rest assured, we have the knowledge you need to make shaving your balls an easy and, dare we say it, pleasurable experience. We suggest investing in a few critical pieces of equipment to keep your nut sack intact and save yourself a trip to A&E. For starters, you’ll need an electric shaver or safety razor, and you’ll also need shaving oil and a cooling aftershave balm. Once you’re done and your balls and smoother th ..read more

Workouts and music are a perfect pairing that can help you tap into extra miles and unexpected reps. And this isn’t just anecdotal evidence, a 2010 study found that listening to tunes while you sweat can delay feelings of fatigue and ramp up your workout capacity. Other research has found that certain tempo sweet spots (like the 125 to 140 beats per minute churned out by most House, Techno and Trance tracks) could also help you pick up the pace during cycling stints, runs and other intense cardio. But to reap these rewards, you’ll need the right pair of wireless earbuds. Headphones that fall o ..read more