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‘5 Minutes To Shredded’ Calisthenics Workout

If you find yourself somewhere without a gym or weights, this workout will be great to hit all the major bodyparts to give you a total body workout, as well as ensuring a heart pumping intense training session is achieved. It will get you that shredded and ripped look in no time if you keep […]

One On One With Miss BodyBeautiful Turned Powerlifter, Roxy Firmani [2015]

Quick Stats Name: Roxy Firmani Age: 26 Height: 1.7 m Current weight: 59 Kg Current city: Sandton, South Africa Occupation: Personal Trainer and Nutritional Advisor Sine we spoke last you seem to have changed your focus a little bit, tell us about what sparked your interest in powerlifting? I competed in the Fitness industry from […]

Simeon Panda Motivation

“I found solace, I found my peace in something that allows me to express aggression, determination, resilience, i’m in my zone. In this environment i’m truly living.” “The best thing about bodybuilding is, you only get out what you put in.” ~ Simeon Panda “I plan my meals in the supermarket as I’m buying the ingredients, […]

The Physical Holistic Wellness philosophy Part 2

Picture Credit: briandonovanfitness.com In Part 1 we looked at the components of wellness and important factors for achieving overall optimum health. Part 2 discusses physical wellness; physical fitness, good nutrition and lifestyle choices. Physical wellness speaks directly to lifestyle management, regular physical activity, healthy food choices and avoiding the use of tobacco, drugs and too much […]

One On One With Air Force Dental Hygienist & Bikini Sport Competitor, Alysia Macedo

Quick Stats Name: Alysia Macedo Age: 25 Height: 5’3” Competition Weight: 123 lbs Current weight: 127 lbs Current city: Lakenheath RAF, United Kingdom Occupation: Dental Hygienist Active duty Air force Have you always lived a fit lifestyle? Since I was a young child my parents had me involved in sports. I started karate at 8 years old. […]

The Holistic Wellness philosophy Part 1

In this 2-part series, we take a look at the elements of wellness and the areas involved in disease and health. Wellness is represented as a state of health related to your lifestyle, and takes a proactive and preventative approach to achieve optimum health. It is an active process through which we make choices to […]

Michelle Lewin Motivation

“There’s nothing more motivating than when you find a new vein! Am I crazy?” ~ Michelle Lewin “Progress is what motivates me to keep pushing harder and not give up.” ~ Michelle Lewin “It’s probably hard to believe, but I hate to see my own pictures. I can’t stand it.” ~ Michelle Lewin “Girls who […]

One On One With Beach Bikini Juniour Champ, Kirstin Jade Nel

Quick Stats Name: Kirstin Jade Nel Age: 21 Height: 1.69 m Competition weight: 60 – 61 Kgs Current weight: 65 Kgs Current city: Johannesburg, South Africa Occupation: Completed degree in Strategic management last year. Currently doing my exercise science and personal training course Have you always lived a fit lifestyle? How did you get started? […]