In this issue

The star of The Witcher goes full beast mode. 13 wardrobe staples. 31 looks. Reap the benefits of the last few weeks of summer by working on your fitness outdoors. Five date-night dishes
from SA’s top chefs.

Picture of Happiness with Leandie Du Randt

IN A WORLD WHERE EVERY SECOND PERSON IS BROADCASTING MOTIVATIONAL TALKS ON THEIR INSTAGRAM STORIES, IT’S TOUGH TO WEED OUT WHAT’S BELIEVABLE AND WHAT’S CERTIFIED-BS. THIS MONTH’S WOMEN’S HEALTH COVER STAR, LEANDIE DU RANDT IS ONE OF THE GOOD ONES.

2 mins

Build Action Man Muscle

WHEN VUYO DABULA GOT THE CALL TO STAR IN AFRICA’S FIRST SCRIPT-TO-SCREEN NETFLIX ORIGINAL QUEEN SONO, HE HAD A MONTH TO GET SHREDDED. HERE’S HOW HE SHED THE WEIGHT, AND SCULPTED A SCREEN-READY BODY.

6 mins

Man on a Mission

At school, Michael Kan was a jock on the sports field and a whiz in the classroom, but bad decisions led him down the wrong path: drugs. After three years of addiction, he cleaned up his act, lost 29kg, built the chiselled physique you see here and has dedicated the next chapter of his life to improving both his mind and body. And as a fitness instructor, he’s helping others unlock their full potential, too.

2 mins

Is Sleep the Ultimate P.E.D.?

What sleep coaches are telling the world’s top athletes can raise your daily game, too. Listen up and turn in.

6 mins

Home Brew

OPERATING OUT OF THE GARAGE OF HIS MOTHER’S HOME IN KHAYELITSHA, SIKELELA IS PROOF THAT IF YOU BREW IT, THEY WILL COME

6 mins

Pitch Perfect

Your success – in business and in life – often depends on one crucial moment: the pitch. Seal the deal and develop a winning mindset with author Justin Cohen’s battle-tested advice

6 mins

A Stand-Up Guy

A surprising test of speed, stamina and coordination, stand-up paddle-boarding is an intense sport that’s making waves. We sent our man to the Dragon World Championships in France to find out if it can really deliver a full-body workout at a stroke

6 mins

HENRY CAVILL GOES BEAST MODE

Renowned for his relentless work ethic and dedication to training, the Superman actor could be forgiven for craving some downtime. But for monster-hunting epic The Witcher, Netflix’s keenly awaited answer to Game of Thrones, he turned up the toil afresh. His reward? Becoming the stuff of schoolboy fantasy.

10+ mins

Beat Any New Year Goal

According to a US News & World report, 80 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. Setting intentions without having a plan is one of the reasons why. Whatever your goals, we have the advice you need to ensure you stick to your resolutions all year through. You’ll finish the year stronger than you started.

10+ mins

21 Ways To Turn Sunshine Into Muscle

No one wants to spend the final weeks of summer in a windowless weights room. But a departure from your regular fitness plan doesn’t mean sacrificing your gains. Quite the opposite: this is your time to shine. Whether you’re home or away this month, our pointers will help you maintain mass when you’re OOG*. Now, which way’s the beach, again? *That’s “out of gym”

5 mins

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