Fitness

Doctors have long said that exercising can decrease the risk of severe outcomes of COVID-19, like hospitalization and death, but it’s never quite been clear how much exercise is necessary to see those effects. Will one or two workouts a week suffice, or do you need to be working up a sweat every day to

The body part you can’t stomach? Well, your stomach, according to our poll (31% of you cited your tum as needing the most attention). In the WhyFive SA Body Image Report, just 14% of respondents reported being happy with their tummies and 45% – nearly two-thirds of whom were black women – said they would consider

For the purposes of Netflix’s “Wednesday,” Jenna Ortega took German lessons, picked up the cello, stopped blinking on camera, and even choreographed a now-viral dance on her own. But it turns out even she needed a stunt double for some of the show’s more gravity-defying moments. Enter Jenny Ayumi Umbhau: the stunt woman, dancer, and

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You probably know Kyla Pratt from her roles in “The Proud Family” and “Dr. Dolittle” or more recently “Call Me Kat.” But these days, the 36-year-old Los Angeles native is making her voice heard in other arenas like mental health. Her main priority? Getting people to acknowledge that celebrities are human beings and their mental

Join fitness trainer Rachel McClusky for a 30-minute cardio fusion workout with class members Paulyn Baens and Nikita Chaudhry. This bodyweight strength and cardio routine targets your lower body, core, and arms with moves like curtsy lunges, mountain climbers, tabletop leg lifts, and more. McClusky also incorporates plenty of unilateral work to make sure both

Brittney Griner is home. Hearing the news that the WNBA star would be released from Russia, where she has been detained for several months after being sentenced to nine years for drug smuggling, brought tears of joy and happiness. My elation came not only from hearing this singular news, but it was reflective of Griner’s

Hailee Steinfeld is a Sagittarius, which means her birthday is in a few days — Dec. 11. She’ll turn 26, yet she’s already accomplished so much on her bucket list. She’s a Golden Globe- and Academy Award-nominated actor, multiplatinum recording artist, and producer. But she has some major wellness goals that she’s ready to tackle

You’ve got your jumping jacks dialed, and you know how to do a plank . . . but have you tried plank jacks? This intermediate bodyweight move has likely cropped up in your workouts at some point — and whether you loved or hated it, it has some impressive benefits. You get all the strength

Image Source: Photography by Raven B. Varona / Courtesy of A Touch More Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird are the epitome of a power couple. They are Olympians, entertainers, and culture-shapers, and more importantly, they’re not afraid to use their platform. In their latest effort to center stories of identity and activism, Rapinoe and Bird

Brendan Fraser’s body has been under scrutiny for most of his career. This past year, he wore a a 300-pound prosthetic, or “fat suit,” for his role in “The Whale.” But in a recent episode of Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series, Fraser opens up to Adam Sandler about what his body went through for the

Image Source: Getty / Axelle / Bauer-Griffin / FilmMagic Elliot Page is bringing his story to the forefront. On Dec. 5, Page shared the cover of his new, in-depth memoir — a photo of the actor in a white muscle shirt and jeans against a maroon backdrop — on Instagram. “Writing a book has come

Get your heart rate up with Supernatural coach Raneir Pollard for a 30-minute standing cardio HIIT routine joined by Chelsey Cioli and Leilani Terris. In this routine, you’ll start with a quick warmup and work your way into squats, skaters, jumping jacks, fast feet, and more. This no-equipment routine will challenge you and leave you

Johannesburg, 28 November 2022. A total of 99% of people feel good or great after going for a run. This was the key finding from a series of running support groups set up by Nedbank in partnership with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) leading up to and throughout Mental Health Awareness Month.

We’re already deep into cuffing season, but get ready to pull a Tom Holland and Zendaya and really settle in: Venus heading into Capricorn from Dec. 9 until Jan. 2, so things are getting serious. According to astrology, Venus has a big impact on our love lives and relationships. But the planet’s influence doesn’t stop

Katherine Heigl says anxiety medication has helped her live her best life, and she’s not alone. The “Grey’s Anatomy” alum sat down with Yahoo Life in its series “Unapologetically” to reflect on her life in the spotlight, her journey with anxiety, and her life-changing choice to incorporate medication into her life. In the interview, Heigl

Image Source: Getty / Jennifer Smith, Julia Kuzenkov, and Wendy Wei and Photo Illustration: Aly Lim When you hear terms like “hot-girl hobby” and “‘That Girl’ workout,” racket sports probably aren’t the first things to come to mind. Chances are, you think of people doing reformer Pilates decked out in Lululemon, or those TikTok videos

Well-known Stellenbosch-based triathlete Vicky van der Merwe is on the comeback after a break after her son was born. She will be competing at the Woolworths X TRI off-road triathlon in Elgin on Saturday 4 December. Vicky van der Merwe: having it all as an elite triathlete and a mom Top triathlete Vicky van der

Get three workouts — cardio, strength, and mobility — in one with this 20-minute lower-body workout led by certified personal trainer Amanda Butler. Joining Butler in this quick and effective routine are class members Ellie Aviles and Paulyn Baens, who’ve got you covered with modifications. This program features moves such as single-leg knee drives, deadlifts,

As a fitness influencer with a community of over one million Instagram followers, Anna Victoria gets asked all the time for her recommendations: what exercises to do to get strong abs or glutes; what to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One thing the NASM-certified personal trainer never felt comfortable recommending though was a protein