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The Secrets To Getting Fitter? Kick Your Own Ass. And Start Today
Muscular glutes make you stronger and leaner all over. In fact, a great rear can even reduce your risk of injury. Want to seem taller? Tighten your butt, stand up straight, and amaze all your followers. Bonus: you just fixed your posture too. Bulk up your backside –...
Run Wild
Maybe it’s the views. Or the sheer space around you, empty and vast. Or the rain, and the mud, and the rocks and the steepest rock faces you’ve ever seen, or the dark, and the feeling of being absolutely alone. Maybe ultra trail runners are just mad. Who else but the...
Want To Win That Medal? Lift More Metal
Race coming up? Heavy lifting twice a week can improve your VO2 max. Runners in an Italian study saw a 6% VO2 max boost using this tactic. That strength, plus better mechanics, can enhance your running economy and cut injury risk, says PJ Newton, founder of Strategic...
The 5 Toughest Trail Races in SA
For all-over, real-world strength, skip the road and run straight up a mountain. These are five of South Africa's toughest trail races – are you tough enough? Summer Trail Series 23 October to 27 November 12-14km each. Gauteng Four races in the course of a month,...
Walk Your Way To A Stronger Core
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Born To Run? Start Here
Running is an easy, relatively cheap way to stay in shape and keep the kilos from coming back
Why Run? It’s Good For Your Brain
Take it from these four brainiacs – running regularly will improve your memory and your mood, and boost the growth of brain cells. The Atomic Physicist “I run six times a week first thing in the morning. Afterwards I’m energised: I’m more spontaneous and I’m more...
Become A Better Runner In 5 (Not So) Easy Steps
Fartlek is a funky name, but this training technique is essential for boosting pace, and you can do it anywhere. It’s Swed- ish for “speed play,” meaning you vary your bursts of speed. Do this: first, do a 1km warm-up, then start your intervals. You’ll be able to push...
5 Workouts That Will Torch Fat (And Build Muscle). Think You Still Have An Excuse?
Five quick workouts to ignite your metabolism, torch fat and build the body you’ve always wanted.
Complete a 6-Minute Mile In Just Four Weeks
Kick your afternoon stroll to the curb and get started on this plan that’ll allow you to complete a 6-minute mile for maximum cardio efficiency
Bust Out Your Inner Gladiator With This Spartacus Workout
Chisel your body like an ancient Greek statue with this routine that even Spartacus would find challenging.
REALITY CHECK: Most Guys Can’t Do A Proper Push-Up. No Worries – We’ve Got You Covered
You’re probably terrible at push-ups. Don’t take offence most people are. A few pointers: your hands should align with your shoulders, your elbows must brush your sides (no flaring) and if your hips sag, the set is over. Combining different variations creates an...