Your Weekly Fitness Guide with Liezel Van Der Westhuizen

Each week, our resident fitness fanatic, Liezel van der Westhuizen, motivator, back-runner, and lover of all thing's active shares the most exciting, accessible, and joy-filled events happening near you. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experience…

Test It Out Thursday: Metagenics MetaRelax, Why magnesium is becoming the wellness supplement everyone is talking about

Stress, fatigue and poor sleep have quietly become part of modern life for many people. But what if one essential mineral could play a powerful role in helping your body manage it all? In this wellness feature, fitness presenter and burnout coach Liezel van der Westhuizen joins Africa Melane on Cap…

The Rested Few: What the new sleep census reveals about South Africa’s sleep struggle

A new national sleep census has revealed a striking reality about rest in South Africa. While many adults report getting the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep each night, very few actually wake up feeling restored. In fact, the latest national sleep data shows that only 15.1 percent of South…

The Bedtime Banana Trend: Could this fruit help you sleep better?

Can bananas help you sleep better? Fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen explains the science behind bananas, sleep quality, magnesium, tryptophan, and simple bedtime habits that support better rest and recovery. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTa…

Fitness: Chain Gang Femme launches a new era for mountain biking in Johannesburg

Chain Gang Femme launches in Johannesburg to grow women’s mountain biking in South Africa. Fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen explains how structured coaching, guided rides and skills development improve confidence, health and long term participation in cycling. Ch…

Fitness Fiesta for All Fitness Fanatics: Exploring Exciting, Energetic Exercise Extravaganzas

From back-of-the-pack champs to front-row fitness junkies — this guide is for YOU. Each week, our resident fitness fanatic, Liezel van der Westhuizen — motivator, back-runner, and lover of all things active — shares the most exciting, accessible, and joy-filled events happening near you. Whether yo…

Fitness: Resistance Bands vs Dumbbells: The Truth About What Actually Builds Strength Faster

Are resistance bands or dumbbells better for strength training? Fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen explains the science behind muscle growth, progressive overload, safety, and how to choose the right equipment for real results. Evidence based fitness insights for s…

Cape Town Cycle Tour: Your guide to mental strength and race day success

Mental fitness and race day strategies for the Cape Town Cycle Tour. Fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen shares expert guidance on mindset, pacing, nutrition, and performance techniques grounded in sports science to help riders perform with confidence on race day E…

World Hearing Day: Here is why it matters

World Hearing Day 2026 health feature exploring hearing fatigue, brain strain, and early hearing loss signs. Fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen discusses hearing health, prevention, and why regular hearing checks support energy, wellbeing, and cognitive performance…

Fitness: The mental fitness secrets every Cape Town Cycle Tour rider needs

As the countdown to the Cape Town Cycle Tour begins, many riders focus on equipment and training while overlooking the most powerful performance tool available: the brain. Research shows that mindset, emotional regulation, pacing decisions, and fuelling habits play a critical role in endurance outc…