Your Weekly Fitness Guide with Liezel V

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. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced…

Fitness: Protein powder confusion ends here: How to choose the right one for your body

Protein powders promise muscle, recovery, energy and better performance, yet most people are choosing them based on marketing rather than science. With shelves packed full of whey, plant based blends, collagen formulas and high protein shakes, the real question becomes simple: which one actually wo…

Fitness: Why the Virgin Active and HYROX partnership signals a new era for training in South Africa

The way South Africans approach fitness is evolving from casual workouts to purpose driven performance training. Virgin Active South Africa’s exclusive multi year partnership with HYROX introduces a globally standardized fitness race model across its national club network, giving members structured…

Fitness: Are bananas sabotaging your smoothie?

Bananas are one of the most popular smoothie ingredients, but emerging nutrition science suggests they may not always support your health goals. From blood sugar spikes and portion overload to new research showing bananas can reduce antioxidant absorption from berries, this feature explores when ba…

Fitness: Fresh Breath Month 2026: Why oral health matters beyond your mouth

Fresh Breath Month 2026 is reframing oral care as a full-body wellness practice, not a cosmetic routine. Oral diseases affect nearly 3.7 billion people worldwide, and severe gum disease impacts around 1 billion, making prevention one of the most overlooked health moves we can make. Fitness presente…

Fitness: Swim 4 Sam 2026 The Wellness Movement Turning Every Lap Into Lifesaving Impact

Fitness initiative that turns movement into impact by raising essential funds for children living with life-limiting illnesses. By combining physical activity with purpose, the campaign highlights how swimming supports cardiovascular health, reduces stress, strengthens mental wellbeing and builds l…

Fitness fun for everybody, your weekly Fitness Guide with Liezel

Get ready for a weekly dose of fitness fun with our spirited fitness aficionado, Liezel van der Westhuizen! She’s not just a back runner; she’s our enthusiastic participant and chief motivator, bringing you the scoop on the most fascinating, family-friendly activities and fitness experiences that k…

Why most New Year’s resolutions fail even before February

Why do New Year’s resolutions fail before February? Fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen joins Africa Melane to explain the science behind habit failure, motivation myths, and what proven research shows actually helps people succeed with health, fitness, and wellness…

Fitness: Gym etiquette in 2026 what your workout habits say about you

Gym culture has changed and in 2026, how you behave in shared training spaces matters more than ever. From re-racking weights and respecting personal space to phone use, filming etiquette, hygiene habits, and being a supportive gym buddy, modern fitness is no longer just about how hard you train bu…

Fitness: Feeling fine is not the same as being healthy, the checks that matter in 2026

What health checks do you really need in 2026? Fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen joins Africa Melane to explain the essential annual screenings that support heart health, metabolic health, vision, dental care, cancer prevention, and long term wellbeing. Learn why …