Fitness: Why is everyone working out in the dark

Bright lights, giant mirrors and the feeling that everyone can see you. For some people, that traditional gym environment can make exercise feel more like a performance than a workout. Now a growing fitness trend is challenging that experience by asking a surprisingly simple question: what happens …

Fitness: Liezel’s weekend fitness guide

Guest: Liezel Van Der Westhuizen | Presenter at Talk Radio 702 / 567 Cape Talk and KFM Looking for a reason to get moving? From fun runs and fitness challenges to outdoor adventures and wellness events, there’s plenty happening for every fitness level. Liezel van der Westhuizen joins us with some …

Fitness: Carmién Cold Brew Rooibos, the Sugar-Free iced tea worth trying?

Guest: Liezel Van Der Westhuizen | Presenter at Talk Radio 702 / 567 Cape Talk and KFM What if making healthier drink choices for your family was as simple as dropping a rooibos teabag into cold water? From sugary lunchbox juices and fizzy drinks to bottled iced teas, many everyday beverages conta…

Fitness: Are you fit enough for the Planet Fitness Hybrid Games?

Guest: Liezel Van Der Westhuizen | Presenter at Talk Radio 702 / 567 Cape Talk and KFM What if you had just 23 minutes to prove your strength, endurance and mental resilience, with a chance to compete for R20 000 in prize money? The Planet Fitness Hybrid Games 2026 are back for Season 2, bringing …

Fitness: Rosebank Mall Pink Run 2026

Rosebank Mall’s annual Pink Run returns on 24 October, aiming to raise R100,000 for I Love Boobies and support free breast health screening services. Liezel van der Westhuizen joins Africa Melane to discuss how a 5km community event can turn breast cancer awareness into meaningful action. Registrat…

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Liezel van der Westhuizen joins Africa Melane to discuss how four generations of women are taking on the 2026 Double Century to support the Cape Leopard Trust’s Right to Roam campaign, raising awareness of leopard conservation and the importance of protecting connected habitats   Early Breakfast …

Fitness: Liezel’s weekend fitness guide

Looking for a reason to get moving? From fun runs and fitness challenges to outdoor adventures and wellness events, there’s plenty happening for every fitness level. Liezel van der Westhuizen joins us with some of the upcoming races, events and challenges worth putting on your calendar. Early Brea…

Fitness: From Sciatica to Sports Recovery: Why PEA Is Becoming One of the Most Talked-About Compounds in Pain Management

Fitness presenter, endurance athlete, burnout and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen joins Africa Melane on CapeTalk and Talk Radio 702 to explain what PEA is, how palmitoylethanolamide works in the body, why it is attracting attention for chronic and nerve pain, what researchers have d…

Fitness: Crossing Your Legs Is Bad for You... Or Is It? The Sitting Myth We Need to Unlearn

Africa Melane speaks to fitness presenter, wellness correspondent and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen about whether sitting with your legs crossed is actually bad for your health. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadca…

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Africa Melane speaks to fitness presenter, wellness correspondent and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen about whether group fitness classes are actually helping people become fitter, stronger and more capable. They discuss choosing the right class, recognising warning signs, measuring …