In this issue

To lift light or heavy? We’ve got the answer. This Pilates workout will help your back pain. We unpack the complicated story behind emotional eating. Leigh-Anne Williams on how to succeed.

Kate The Great

Buckle up: the actress, entrepreneur and mom-of-three is firing on all cylinders – and spilling her secrets for balancing a crazy schedule with getting fit and staying happy

7 mins

The Great Weight Debate

Not sure about the best method for meeting your fitness goals: lifting light or going heavy? Let the pros solve your conundrum

4 mins

YOU CAN DO THIS . . . Motorbike Enduro Riding

This year, Kirsten Landman was the highest-placed African female finisher at the Dakar Rally, coming in 55th overall in the motorbike category and third in the women’s motorbike category. She tells ONDELA MLANDU why this is a sport worth jumping on

3 mins

Feeding Your Feelings

Emotional eating calls to mind mainlining chocolate when your period hits or whipping up macaroni and cheese after a shocker of a day. But, much like your mental state itself, the phenomenon is far more complicated. WH chews over the term

8 mins

Retinol vs Bakuchiol - LET THE BATTLE COMMENCE

Plant-extract bakuchiol is being billed as the key to youthful skin. But is it a gentle, legit alternative to the holy grail that is retinol?

5 mins

FLOWER POWER

Feeling the winter blues? Well, according to numerous studies, the scent of citrus, vanilla and florals, like jasmine and lavender, can improve your mood and reduce stress. Bring on the good vibes with these floral fragrances

1 min

A (Leaky) Gut Feeling

Tummy trouble? There’s a good chance Dr Google will diagnose “leaky gut syndrome”. But, before you start grabbing supps and “cures” left, right and centre, here’s what you need to know…

5 mins

What's Up With Painful Sex?

What to do when action is more owww than ohhh

4 mins

Should Porn Be A Public Health Issue?

It gets more viewers than the biggest box sets combined and the industry is doing all it can to appeal to women like you. But a growing volume of voices is putting porn under closer scrutiny, not on moral grounds, but for the sake of our collective well-being...

10+ mins

The Delicious Diet That Tames Inflammation

You know you want to avoid it like you do anyone with a dry cough because inflammation has been linked with depression, weight gain, skin issues, Alzheimer’s and heart disease. Now, a new book declares the anti-inflammatory diet a game-changer. WH investigates

8 mins

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Women's Health South Africa Magazine Description:

Women's Health provides active, health-conscious women with a new and much-needed kind of magazine, one that's as smart and funny as they are; that's founded on diligent reporting, scientific research, and intimate, entertaining writing and that never underestimates its readers or seeks to intimidate them with false ideas about what makes women worthy of admiration. Don't expect same-old, boring fitness advice, you'll get short, targeted workouts that use the latest research to help you sculpt the body you've always wanted in record time. Pages of fresh, delicious recipes make healthy eating a treat and expert advice will empower you to take control of your health and your career. You'll also get practical fashion and beauty tips that work for you and sex tips that guarantee satisfaction! Whether your goal is to finally rock a bikini with confidence, get ahead at work, ace your first 10-kay or get a handle on your health niggles, Women's Health will help you get there, and make sure you enjoy the journey!