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Top 10 Fitness Trends to Watch in 2019

by Shoshana Sue
written by Shoshana Sue

Fitness trends are not to be confused with fitness fads.  A trend describes a continued change in the way people behave, while a fad is a craze that goes in and out of style faster than the word itself. Trends have changed over the last decades. Step aerobics, Tae-Bo, leotards, the Thigh master and jazzercise are some of the fitness trends from the 80s and 90s that have died down over the years.

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HONEST ADVICE ABOUT STEROIDS AND BODYBUILDING [GUEST POST]

by Shoshana Sue
written by Shoshana Sue
steroids body building- how to take steroids safely

GUEST POST by Vikesh Dhayaram who shares his honest advice about steroids and bodybuilding in this article.

It’s pretty much impossible to hear a discussion about sports without the issue of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) arising these days. As recent Olympic contestants and popular professional athletes are caught or even accused of using steroids, the public takes more of an interest in this “sub-culture” of sports.

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7 amazing benefits of running in the morning

by Shoshana Sue
written by Shoshana Sue
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Whether running is the best exercise for weight loss or not, the fact remains that when most people embark on a fitness journey, they jump straight into running as opposed to walking, in order to torch calories.

And to prove that such a decision is worth it, research shows that running is more effective than walking for the average person as it burns more calories per minute.

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3 Reasons To Love The Color Run- The Happiest 5K on the Planet

by Shoshana Sue
written by Shoshana Sue
Color Run Pretoria 2018

The Happiest 5K on the Planet was in Pretoria town, at the Rugby Club, on 21 July 2018 under the theme, Carnival Tour.  Color Run South Africa had earlier promised to roll out the grandest parade yet,  and true to its word,  the Carnival Tour Pretoria, brought with it stilt walkers, balloon shapers, music, good-natured clowning around, and colour, colour, colour.

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Asics Gel Pulse 9 Running Shoes Review

by Shoshana Sue
written by Shoshana Sue
Asics Gel Pulse 9 Running Shoes review

It has been almost three months since I received brand new kicks from Asics South Africa. Since then, I have literally been gliding on the road in the Asics Gel Pulse 9.

 

The shoes have so far helped me to effortlessly hit two personal 5k bests. I have covered a distance of 45 kilometres thus far in these shoes and now feel that at this point, I can share with you a thorough review of Asics Gel Pulse 9.

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How To Buy Running Shoes (A Guide For Beginners)

by Shoshana Sue
written by Shoshana Sue
HOW TO BUY RUNNING SHOES FOR BEGINNERS

The difference between a fantastic run and an awful run is usually a pair of running shoes. The pair of kicks you choose to run in will make or break your run. Shoes, therefore, are the most important part of your running gear.

For argument’s sake, I am going to say that running is almost free. I say almost because you will need to buy the basic things such as activewear and shoes.

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Best Jillian Michaels workout DVDs to get you shredded

by Shoshana Sue
written by Shoshana Sue
10 10 BEST JILLIAN MICHAEL WORKOUT videos

Have you ever tried any one of the workout DVDs by Jillian Michaels? Yes? Then, you will understand what I mean by saying that I dislike and love Jillian Michaels in equal proportions.

Here is how my relationship with her works. The dislike usually kicks in during the second circuit of any of her gruelling workout videos and carries on until she utters the words ‘cool down’.

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5 Biggest Fitness Mistakes Beginners Should Avoid Making

by Shoshana Sue
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5 BIGGEST FITNESS MISTAKES BEGINNERS SHOULD AVOID MAKING

Some of us can testify that we have on numerous occasions received unsolicited fitness advice in the gym. There are two sides to this. Some of the advice is legit while the rest is just broscience. The solid and legit fitness advice is welcome because it saves us, especially beginners, from making cringe-worthy fitness mistakes.

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5 COMMON FITNESS MYTHS DEBUNKED

by Shoshana Sue
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Fitness myths you need to know

Nowadays, there’s always someone selling a diet that ‘works’,  skinny teas that will help you lose massive weight and so on. If you are female and want to dive into strength training, you will hear repeated choruses about how lifting weights will make you bulky; that you will practically turn into the incredible hulk should you attempt to lift any weights heavier than the lovely pink and purple dumbells designed for ladies. If your knowledge is limited, you will spend your life believing these common fitness myths. 

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