You want to lose. Your partner wants to gain. Think your relationship (or at least the peace) is doomed? Fear not — we have the guidance you’ll need to make…

Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide. In South Africa, it’s the fourth most common cancer in women. Once squarely an “old person’s disease”, colon cancer…

If you’re racking up lots o’ cardio time, you’re probably either a) looking to drop a few kilos or b) a runner hoping to finish your first half or shave…

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• The ketogenic diet advocates eating more fats and proteins in place of carbs, inducing a metabolic process called ketosis. • Most research done on keto supports its use in…

The age-old trainer debate: to run distance or to run sprints? The post On Long Distance or Sprints appeared first on Under Armour.

Newbie vegans hit some common dietary roadblocks, says dietician Cynthia Sass. Here, the diet traps you need to be alert to if you’re considering a plant-based lifestyle… 1. Eating Everything…

It’s the most popular beverage in the world, but is too much harming your health?

Whether you are a spicy tuna roll aficionado or simply can’t live without your weekly dose of a negi hamachi roll, there’s no denying it: Sushi is freaking amazing. But…

Ready to kick-start serious changes, maximise your workouts and cement healthy habits? These little shifts from certified CrossFit coach Hannah Eden will help you make the most of every workout….

Just when you think the keto diet has run out of steam (seriously, how many more variations can there be??) some new #ketocontent pops up. This time: keto cycling. All…

If you want to make real gains in the gym, it’s time to learn the truth about weightlifting. The post On Myths of Weight Training appeared first on Under Armour.

It gets a bad rap, but what actually happens when you eat gluten? We found out exactly what happens to your body if you suffer from an intolerance. Plus: What…

Okay, okay I get it. Jamie Lee Curtis was right—probiotics (you know, those live bacteria in foods like yogurt and sauerkraut that can boost your gut health) are good for me….

Sometimes the biggest pressure at work isn’t a looming deadline, a demanding client or an upcoming performance review. It’s the pressure to stick to your health and fitness goals in…

Obvious statement alert: Getting to the gym on super-busy days or when you’re traveling can be damn near impossible. Sometimes even fitting a sweat session into your regular work day…

You might or might not know, each year, Women’s Health holds a staff fitness challenge. The aim? To ultimately inspire you, the reader, to get fit and not succumb to…

If you’re like me and suffer the occasional bout of lower back pain, you’ll know that it makes even the simplest task seem monstrously daunting – leaning over the basin…

You’re trying the keto diet on for size, but all that butter, cheese, and meat can be heavy. Lightening things up with some fruit seems like a solid choice, right? Not so fast:…

About 16 million adults in the U.S., and 350 million people around the world, have depression, a major source of physical and mental disability. It affects people’s employment and their…

Gluten can be a cruel, cruel mistress—it’s part of many of the best things in life (cake! bagels! pasta!), but ends up making some people feel beyond shitty (there’s an…

Fasting sounds downright miserable, but one new study shows that the 16:8 diet (fasting for 16 hours; eating for eight) might actually be kind of good for you. I know: Spending 16…

There’s Banting, vegans, wheat-free women… but what about all the others in between? This story forms part of a new series called The Food Diaries: following the eating habits of…

Hanli Prinsloo can hold her breath for six minutes! It’s not a superpower she was born with, but rather a skill she’s developed during her long career as a freediver…

Yes, everyone wants to feel full for hours after they eat lunch and never be bloated again. But like, how?!? Well, there’s one solution that’s not exactly sexy (your grandma…

Crushed plants are edging out protein as the powders of the moment. I mean, have you opened Instagram lately? Influencers swear these “superfood powders” do everything from rev your metabolism…

Orange is the new… belly blaster? So says new research in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, which found that taking a supplement of p-synephrine — an alkaloid naturally occurring…

Two years ago Nardine Smith was overweight and seriously unhappy with what she saw in the mirror. Deciding that it was time to take control of her weight, she ditched…

You’ve seen the Instagram quotes: You had me at sushi. Soy happy together. Keep calm and eat sushi. Corny, sure, but it’s all good because sushi = fish = totally…

If you saw photos of Kim Kardashian rocking her sporty crop top and matching spandex maxi skirt at the CFDA awards earlier this week, your first thought was probably: “OMG,…

I have read countless articles claiming to offer plenty of tips and tricks for the best night’s sleep: “Don’t eat for two to three hours before bed”, “Leave your phone…

On a mission to lose weight? No reason to worry about your body, right? Not so fast, missy. Dieting can have serious side effects you can’t see, smell or feel….