In this issue

Can yoga do more harm than good? Sometimes. Use these tweaks to help. Meet Annah Watkinson – a pro triathlete who manages to fit in a full-time job. The best gym machine you’re not using.

Ayanda Thabethe - The Continual Evolution

WH beauty and style writer, Sinead Martin sits down with the model turned actress turned TV presenter for a chat about reinvention, authenticity, what gets her butt to the gym and just how she keeps her 1.1 million Instagram followers entertained.

8 mins

The Stuff Of Nightmares

Could that bad dream be linked to your mental well-being? We explore the reality of those scary sleep intruders.

3 mins

Worried Sick

Trying to rid our lives of everything evil – household allergens, pesticides in food, electromagnetic currents – is creating cleanliness craziness. One writer explores how much detoxing we really need to do to stay healthy.

3 mins

Meet The Wrinkle Slayers

We report on horror movie-ish sheet masks and other line-smoothing, foot-soothing and altogether beautifying treatments that let you simultaneously kill it and chill out at the office.

2 mins

Give It A Rest

Taking short tech breaks can supercharge your mind and help you make the most of the precious hours in a day. You’ll be happier and healthier for it (and your phone will still be there – we promise)

7 mins

Rise And Shine

Real post-coital bliss, as an adult: a more relaxed, productive and happy day. It’s time to make morning magic again.

4 mins

Control Your Inner Klutz

Writer Leslie Goldman’s life has been a blooper reel of slips and spills. Fear not. There’s hope at the end of her – and your – black-and-blue rainbow.

2 mins

Keep Track

Whether I’m on a race track or off the beaten track, I always find a way to have some fun. Of course, it helps that I get to experience these conditions in some fantastic cars. This month, I hit Kyalami race track in the new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S and then took on some rougher terrain in the new Range Rover Evoque.

3 mins

The Vagina Files

We’re not afraid to get real about sexual health. But have you got the low-down on your lady bits?

8 mins

Eat Yourself Clever

Make decisions like a boss, up your focus and improve your memory with this new plate plan.

5 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!