Latest articles on Exercise

Early-morning exercise: Jo’burg’s three golden hours

Coronavirus Dennis Webster - 2 Jun 2020

Under level four of the Covid-19 lockdown, the hours from 6am to 9am became the time when inner-city residents could use local parks to escape the nightmare around them

How to get the most out of your gym membership

Article Neil Gibson - 18 Jan 2019

Finally, go where you've always feared to tread at the gym with these four tips.

Vibrations shake it up, for some

Analysis Staff Reporter - 13 Apr 2017

If you’ve been told to rid yourself of some weight, a machine on its own can’t do it.

Gogos step up for peace of mind

Article bogdan TagDiv - 14 Jan 2016

Depression among the elderly is largely overlooked, but exercise can help to counter it.

Physician, exercise thyself

Article Bhekisisa Team - 6 Aug 2015

Doctors can get patients to take better care of themselves by setting a good, healthy example.

Comment: Obese SA has to get a move on

Article Staff Reporter - 28 Aug 2014

There is a simple way to combat chronic lifestyle diseases, and that is to eat properly and exercise.

Frankie’s gym: Addicts, gangsters welcome

Videos Staff Reporter - 23 Aug 2013

The incredible story of Frank Hendricks who is changing the lives of gangsters and drug addicts in his community with his backyard gym.

Obesity: Children tip the scales

Article bogdan TagDiv - 8 Jan 2013

The drive to prevent childhood obesity in the United Kingdom has not made progress.

Get fit in five minutes

Article bogdan TagDiv - 15 Jun 2012

High-intensity training improves results and takes away the old excuse of no time, writes Sam Murphy.

Three-pronged plan to tackle diabetes

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Mar 2012

The three tactics type 2 diabetes sufferers should incorporate into their lives in order to effectively manage disease.

Want to be fit? No sweat!

Article bogdan TagDiv - 7 Oct 2011

It is a testament to mankind's determination to exercise without doing any.

Unabridged bait for the treadmill

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Aug 2011

Exercise is really hard and boring, until you take Keith Richards running with you.

A baby for the biceps

Article Staff Reporter - 15 Jul 2011

A new arrival can wreak havoc on parents' fitness, but not if they use their baby as a home gym.

Researchers scan cyclists’ brains at race speed

Article Staff Reporter - 24 May 2011

Researchers have found a way to measure the brain activity of cyclists at racing speed, breaking new ground in the study of how the brain works.

Exercise: Girls want to have fun too

Article bogdan TagDiv - 7 Feb 2011

Why are women told that exercise is a way to lose weight, when so many enjoy sport for how it makes them feel, not how it makes them look?

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