Fitness Mag Podcast: The official podcast of Fitness Magazine and Fitness Magazine His Edition.
Episode 87: Last minute fitness gifts!
Admit it, you still have some shopping to do. So, procrastinate just a little bit longer and listen to some of our best holiday gift ideas for that fitness person (or yourself!) in your life.
• 1 hour, 3 minutes, 11 seconds
Episode 85: Indoor Endurance Training? WHAT?
You don't always have to be outside to train for endurance. We know you'll think that's crazy, but it's true! We discuss indoor endurance training with the incredible voice of Matt Active from the Fitness Fort. He also attempts to sell Cory on attending a spin class!
• 30 minutes, 51 seconds
Episode 61: SEX! (and Fitness), Part 2
Let's talk about SEX (again!), Baby. In part 2 of SEX! (...and Fitness), Pedro and Cory get together (again!) with Sexologist Catriona Boffard to talk how sex can improve your fitness and health...or can it?! Learn more, now! Press play.
• 13 minutes, 29 seconds
Episode 15: Talking WBFF with Andrew Carruthers
We talk about the upcoming WBFF with the publisher of Muscle Evolution, Andrew Carruthers.
• 12 minutes, 33 seconds
Episode 93: Wholesome Nutrition for You, with Ian Craig and Rachel Jesson
Scott Robinson joins us to discuss the details of resting metabolic rate.
6/8/2016 • 34 minutes, 7 seconds
Episode 92: Resting Metabolic Rate, with Scott Robinson
Scott Robinson joins us to discuss the details of resting metabolic rate.
4/25/2016 • 29 minutes, 10 seconds
Episode 91: The Supashape Challenge
We chat with the category winners of the Supashape Challenge, how they did it and where they started!
3/29/2016 • 27 minutes, 5 seconds
Episode 90: How to beat DOMS
Learn some tips on how to manage and ultimately beat delayed onset muscle soreness -- you know, that feeling when you hurt after being awesome in the gym.
3/8/2016 • 25 minutes, 19 seconds
Episode 89: What NOT to Skimp on
You hosts tell you what you should NOT, ever, skimp on in fitness.
2/10/2016 • 27 minutes, 56 seconds
Episode 88: Fitness Tech at CES
We go over the best (and weirdest!) fitness tech shown off at this year's CES event. Hint: smart undergarments!
1/20/2016 • 30 minutes
Episode 86: KEEP IT UP! Training through the holidays
Just because the festive season includes all those extra calories and holiday eats doesn't mean you have to let go of those hard-earned fitness goals! We've got Matt Active back in studio to help us give you some tips on keeping it up through the holidays!
12/21/2015 • 24 minutes, 15 seconds
Episode 84: Train Like a Pro! Top Ten Things The Pros Do.
We drop our top ten list of the things professional athletes do that you don't -- but you can start! Train like a PRO!
11/26/2015 • 40 minutes, 31 seconds
Episode 83: Listener Questions Answered, AGAIN!
For the second week in a row, we're back for another round. We answer your fitness and health questions!
11/13/2015 • 38 minutes, 40 seconds
Episode 82: Listener Questions and Answers!
We answer your fitness and health questions!
11/6/2015 • 38 minutes, 6 seconds
Episode 81: Training on the Cheap, with Peter Carvell
SixPackFactory.com's Peter Carvell joins the crew to talk about training on the cheap. You don't need a lot of money to have a lot of muscle, burn fat, or get fit. Peter even gives you an exclusive Fitness Mag Podcast workout!
10/30/2015 • 41 minutes, 13 seconds
Episode 80: Multi-Sport Training for EVERYONE!
Special guest host Nico Sterk, 2-time World Cup top 20 finisher and Coach at Sterk Span Coaching Academy, joins Cory and Pedro to talk training for multisport athletes at every level. Learn how to get started and how to succeed!
10/22/2015 • 46 minutes, 28 seconds
Episode 79: Supplements -- What, When, and Why?!
In the third installment of our podcast series on supplements, Mario van Biljon enlightens us on the reasons why supplements may be important to meet your goals, what you should take, and when to utilise them for maximum effect.
10/8/2015 • 26 minutes, 5 seconds
Episode 78: Controversy and Supplements
Mario van Biljon joins us again for part two of three of our series on the supplement industry. In this episode we discuss the many controversies surrounding the business.
10/5/2015 • 31 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode 77: The State of the Supplement Industry
Joining the podcast is the Godfather of the sports supplement industry in South Africa, Mario van Biljon, to chat about the current state of the supplement industry.
9/21/2015 • 36 minutes, 17 seconds
Episode 76: Peter Carvell, the Six-Pack Factory
The team gets a behind-the-curtain interview with the hyper-successful SixPackFactory.com founder, Peter Carvell.
9/14/2015 • 36 minutes, 54 seconds
Episode 75: Strength Training for Endurance
Wanna become a better endurance athlete? Do some strength training. Scott MacIntosh joins the crew again to shed some light on the situation. Point one: being strong makes you harder to kill.
Elite obstacle course racing athlete Hanneke Dannhauser joins us in the studio to talk about her recent Warrior Race event and her future challenges.
8/27/2015 • 33 minutes, 27 seconds
Episode 73: Low Reps vs. High Reps
Cory and Pedro chat with Strength and Conditioning Coach Scott MacIntosh, owner of The Yard Athletic, to discuss the different results you can expect from low reps vs. high reps.
8/21/2015 • 42 minutes, 24 seconds
Episode 72: How To Do A Home Gym Right
Guest host Rob Labuschagne joins us again to discuss the right way to maximise your home gym. What to buy, when to buy it, and how to decide what is right for your fitness goals.
8/13/2015 • 33 minutes, 54 seconds
Episode 71: A Brief History of Equipment -- Why is it a DUMBbell?
Our expert panel (??!!) drops some knowledge bombs about key pieces of fitness equipment. Where did the kettlebell come from? Why is it called a dumbbell?
8/7/2015 • 30 minutes, 33 seconds
Episode 70: Uncommon Eating Disorders, With Guest Dani Waterston
Fitness Genie, Consulting Nutritionist, Research Psychologist, and USN Face of Fitness finalist Dani Waterston gives her expert views on disordered eating and the mental and physical challenges people face. You'll be surprised how common they are!
7/31/2015 • 33 minutes, 21 seconds
Episode 69: STOP! The Sweetener Truth
Sugar? Artificial Sweetener? Do it? Maybe? Don't? Pedro and Cory discuss the newest research about the bittersweet truth of non-nutritive sweeteners.
7/24/2015 • 16 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 68: The Science of Sweat, How To Drink Right
Think you know how much water you should drink, both in and out of the gym? Think again. New research has shown that we may be overdoing it! So, listen up and get the facts on the science of sweat.
7/16/2015 • 34 minutes, 4 seconds
Episode 67: You're Screwing Up Your Cardio!
Think about cardio, seems simple, right? Wrong. You're probably screwing it up! But don't worry, we'll show you the light, and give you the tips you'll need to do it right every time.
7/9/2015 • 34 minutes, 2 seconds
Episode 66: How to Have a Healthy Holiday
Get through those hectic holidays and beat the idea that you can't maintain fitness during those days away. Get insights and workout ideas from Fitness Magazine Editor and guest Tanja Schmitz.
7/3/2015 • 33 minutes, 41 seconds
Episode 65: 6 Really Bad Exercises...Or Are They?
STOP! Cutting through the hype to determine which of these 6 exercises are really bad for you. Get the real story!
6/18/2015 • 35 minutes, 56 seconds
Episode 64: Listener Q and A -- You Asked, We Answered
Pedro and Cory answer listener questions covering a wide range of fitness and health topics. Email us at [email protected]!
6/11/2015 • 36 minutes, 2 seconds
Episode 63: ULTRAmarathons - The Amazing People Who Do Them
Three finishers of the recent Comrades Marathon join us in studio to talk about the insanity involved with running ultra-endurance events. Time to step up!
6/4/2015 • 47 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 62: Training When You're Sick
Should you train when you're sick? What's the worst than happen? A lot, actually. But, there are a few things you CAN do. Listen up and learn more about what's safe and what isn't.
5/28/2015 • 37 minutes, 15 seconds
Episode 60: SEX! (and Fitness), Part 1
Let's talk about SEX, Baby. Let's talk about you and fitness and sex, to be exact. Pedro and Cory get together with Sexologist Catriona Boffard about how your fitness and health has an effect on your life between the sheets.
5/8/2015 • 25 minutes, 39 seconds
Episode 59: Personal Training - the Life and Choosing One
With special guest Dylan Van Houten, we decode the mysteries of the life of a personal trainer. We expose the paths you can take to create a personal training career and how to choose the right trainer to help you reach your fitness goals.
5/1/2015 • 39 minutes, 12 seconds
Episode 58: Fit Tech Update - Jabra SPORT PULSE
Fresh from the Cape Town PR event for the brand new Jabra SPORT PULSE, Pedro clues us in on the newest tech for monitoring your fitness.
4/24/2015 • 26 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 57: Stress and Your Fitness
Stress is bad. But it gets worse...it's really bad. It can affect more than just your mental state! We dive deep into the causes and some solutions for stress, and how it can affect your fitness goals.
4/16/2015 • 25 minutes, 28 seconds
Episode 56: Jen Jewell Visits South Africa
The illustrious Jen Jewell, fitness superstar and current Fitness mag cover model, visits South Africa for a holiday and TWO awesome workshops in Joburg and Cape Town!
4/9/2015 • 21 minutes, 51 seconds
Episode 55: Wake Up! This is About Coffee
Go ahead, have another cup of coffee, it's actually pretty awesome stuff. How often do you hear that?! Learn about the various benefits of coffee in this week's podcast -- best served in the morning.
4/2/2015 • 27 minutes, 2 seconds
Episode 54: The Phat Fat
This fat is good, it's phat, it's brown, and it burns calories? It's called brown fat, and we all have it. If we had more, it would be awesome, because it acts a little bit like muscle! Listen up and learn.
3/27/2015 • 25 minutes, 3 seconds
Episode 53: Special Interview, the USN Body Makeover Challenge Winners!
Special Interview: Pedro talks on-location at the USN Body Makeover Challenge gala event to this year's winners. Hear their stories now!
3/24/2015 • 14 minutes, 11 seconds
Episode 52: Getting Out -- Trail Running for Beginners
Step 1: Get off your couch. Step 2: Lace up your shoes. Step 3: Hit the trail. Trail running is almost that simple, and Pedro (2015 ProNutro AfricanX Trail Runner) tells us what else is involved and how to get started today.
3/19/2015 • 32 minutes, 58 seconds
Episode 51: Top 5 Men of the USN Body Makeover Challenge
Pedro and Cory catch up with USN and the top 5 male finalists of the USN Body Makeover Challenge. Hear their amazing transformation stories!
3/13/2015 • 54 minutes, 41 seconds
Episode 50: Carb Cycling For Dummies
One of our amazing listeners emailed us a very relevant question about carb cycling: "What the heck is it?!" Listen up and get the skinny on the basics of carb cycling and how you can start doing it today for fat loss results.
3/5/2015 • 20 minutes, 7 seconds
Episode 49: How Active Are You, Really?
We are joined by the editor of Fitness Magazine, Tanja Schmitz, to chat about how active we really are in our daily lives. After a week using the FitBit Charge HR to track our activity, heart rate, and sleep patterns, we discuss what we've found and how an activity tracker may help you get a handle on your overall fitness.
2/27/2015 • 33 minutes, 28 seconds
Episode 48: Wearable Tech - FitBit Charge HR
Fresh from the South African FitBit Charge HR launch event, Pedro and Cory give thoughts on the newest product in the FitBit line: the Charge HR. Listen for interviews and insights about using the FitBit Charge HR and other wearable fitness tech to measure your activity and get your bits fit.
2/20/2015 • 30 minutes, 12 seconds
Episode 47: The Gravity of Symmetry, with Sean Johnson
Gravity. It's a big deal, it has a profound effect on our bodies, but what if you're not symmetrical? Things can get ugly, so we talk to Bowen Therapist Sean Johnson all about it.
2/12/2015 • 17 minutes, 10 seconds
Episode 46: Don't Quit! 5 Motivation Tips That Work!
As we near the end of January, many people may be questioning (or have already quit!) their New Year's resolutions to get fit, lose fat, and get healthy. We're here for you, and want to say DON'T QUIT! The fruits of your labor are about to pay off, and we'll tell you why. Listen up!
1/29/2015 • 21 minutes, 22 seconds
Episode 45: Nutrition and Modern Eating, at Leafy Greens Cafe
As a human population, we seem to be undernourished and overfed. What exactly are we eating in these modern times? Has the nutritional value of our food been compromised? Learn about some reasons why we may not be getting enough nutrients.
1/22/2015 • 22 minutes, 55 seconds
Episode 44: Nutrition and Your DNA
We chat again with Helen de Beer from DNAlysis Biotechnology about how nutrition affects our DNA, or how our genetics affects the way our bodies deal with certain diets -- one size does not fit all. Listen and learn!
1/15/2015 • 19 minutes, 15 seconds
Episode 43: Does Exercise Change Your DNA?
A recent twitter post made us think...can exercise REALLY change our DNA? We brought Helen de Beer from DNAlysis Biotechnology into the studio to shed some light on the subject and help us find out if regular exercise can actually turn us into X-Men. (Hint: No...but your DNA does matter!)
1/8/2015 • 24 minutes, 29 seconds
Episode 42: USN Face of Fitness Cover Model Winner, Lara Bester
Ooooh the excitement! Moments after we secretly unveiled the news to Lara Bester that she had won the 2014 USN Face of Fitness cover model competition, we made her sit in for a special podcast. After she started to breathe, we finally got her to talk. Listen to her story!
Genevive Brand, the newest cover girl for the 2015 Fatloss magazine, a Fitness special edition, joins us in-studio to share the story of her incredible transformation! Hear how she lost 47 kilograms, and how she changed her life to become the 2015 Fatloss cover girl.
12/11/2014 • 34 minutes, 48 seconds
Episode 40: USN Face of Fitness 2014 Behind the Scenes Shoot Coverage
All six of the USN Face of Fitness 2014 cover model competition finalists and photographer Richard Cook are interviewed. Exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage!
12/4/2014 • 31 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode 39: Exercise Physiology, with Ian Craig
Ian Craig joins us again to talk exercise physiology. Do you overtrain? How much rest do we need? How often do we really need to train in order to stay fit and maximise the benefits for our health? We've got some answers for you!
11/30/2014 • 26 minutes, 28 seconds
Episode 38: Movember - Men's Cancer and Health Awareness
How sweet is your 'stache? Get some details about what's going on with the annual Movember men's health awareness campaign. What's up with all the facial hair? Why don't you grow one? Or maybe just get checked out, because it matters, guys!
11/20/2014 • 22 minutes, 44 seconds
Episode 37: Nutrition for Health and Performance, with Ian Craig
Joined by Ian Craig, exercise physiologist and all-around super-intelligent guy, we have a chat about nutrition for finding the peak of your health and making sure you perform your best. Maybe check out a farmer's market sometime?
11/13/2014 • 25 minutes, 39 seconds
Episode 36: How Paleo Are You?
We discuss the paleo diet -- is it a fad or just a good guide to eating healthy? What are the health and fitness benefits? What does it really mean? Can you become one with your inner early-human self?
11/10/2014 • 26 minutes, 18 seconds
Episode 35: Magnificent Marcelle Collison
Marcelle Collison joins us to talk about her 2nd place overall finish at the recent IFBB Amateur Africa Olympia competition, her training leading up to the event, and what she's up to for the future -- learn what she did to make herself great.
10/30/2014 • 17 minutes, 27 seconds
Episode 34: What is the USN Face of Fitness?
Get the details of what the USN Face of Fitness cover model competition is all about, how it can help launch your fitness career, and become a USN Ambassador! Featuring insights from the publishers of Fitness Magazine, Tanja Schmitz and Andrew Carruthers.
10/23/2014 • 18 minutes, 42 seconds
Episode 33: Cover Model Ryan Terry
Pedro and Cory chat with Ryan Terry, cover model and USN ambassador, about his fitness, training, and diet. Are you doing the things that will help you attain your goals?
10/11/2014 • 13 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 32: CrossFit -- Virtuosity Games 14.6
As CrossFit gets more popular in South Africa, unaffiliated events are popping up everywhere. We spent the day at the Virtuosity Games 14.6 at CrossFit Platinum, hear how it went!
Shanti Mitchell, the IFBB South African overall champion joins the podcast team for a special chat after being crowned the best amateur bodybuilder in South Africa.
9/19/2014 • 21 minutes, 57 seconds
Episode 30: Find Your Federation, with Andrew Carruthers
Which bodybuilding federation is right for you? We talk with Andrew Carruthers about how to choose the right bodybuilding federation to match your goals.
9/18/2014 • 24 minutes, 49 seconds
Episode 29: The Yin and Yang of Hormones, Fat Loss and Muscle Growth
The team talks about the important role hormones play in fat loss and muscle gain. Learn how you can maximise both!
9/11/2014 • 34 minutes, 6 seconds
Episode 28: Fitness Technology, with Dave Greenway
Want to make fitness fun? Looking to up your fitness game? We chat about fitness technology and devices with special guest Dave Greenway of htxt.africa to get the scoop on the latest devices and apps out there.
9/4/2014 • 41 minutes, 55 seconds
Episode 27: 5 (of 15!) Ways to Get Stronger Now
The team talks about 5 ways to get stronger, of the 15 listed in an article in the latest issue of Fitness His Edition. Ok, 5 and a bit... but if you want the rest, get the mag -- it's out now at retailers and on digital newsstands!
8/28/2014 • 32 minutes, 40 seconds
Episode 26: Gareth Powell on General Nutrition and Supplements
Gareth Powell joins us again! This time we get his expert take on general nutrition for fitness and the use of supplements to benefit a healthy lifestyle.
8/21/2014 • 29 minutes, 40 seconds
Episode 25: Why and When to Use Supplements, with Gareth Powell
Special guest and USN Marketing Coordinator, Gareth Powell, talks about supplements and the best times to use them, what to use, and why. He brings the science!
8/14/2014 • 37 minutes, 21 seconds
Episode 24: Biokinesis and Bowen Therapy for Injury Rehab
The team chats with 2 experts, a biokineticist and a Bowen therapist, about the different ways they facilitate injury rehabilitation.
8/7/2014 • 15 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 23: The Rights and Wrongs of Running
You may be doing it wrong. Find out when Pedro and Cory discuss the rights and wrongs of running for fitness, and what it takes to get started on the right foot.
7/31/2014 • 40 minutes, 16 seconds
Episode 22: Biokinetics and Bowen Therapy -- What You Need to Know
Learn the differences and similarities between Biokinetics and Bowen Therapy, with practitioners in each field. Hear why you may need to visit one of them after injury or before causing training-related pain.
7/24/2014 • 21 minutes, 18 seconds
Episode 21: Road to the 2014 CrossFit games with Celestie Engelbrecht
The team chats with the fittest woman in Africa, Celestie Engelbrecht, about the preparation that goes into her training for the 2014 CrossFit Games.
7/17/2014 • 22 minutes, 19 seconds
Episode 20: Bella Falconi, International Fitness Superstar and Cover Model
Pedro Van Gaalen sits down with Bella Falconi, international fitness superstar and current cover model for Fitness Magazine during her South African visit.
7/10/2014 • 9 minutes, 54 seconds
Episode 19: Gym Etiquette -- what NOT to do in the gym!
We have a chat about our favourite pet peeves of gym goers -- all the don'ts that get your blood boiling! The moral of the story is: respect.
7/3/2014 • 15 minutes, 8 seconds
Episode 18: Health and Fitness with Pedro van Gaalen
An interview with Pedro van Gaalen on Unisa Radio about overall health and fitness and what you can do to better your body for life.
6/26/2014 • 20 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 17: Grey matter matters - your brain is the problem
The team chats about psychology. Think about what's likely your problem if you can't seem to push that limit. Listen up to learn about conditioning your mind to achieve your goals!
6/19/2014 • 17 minutes, 49 seconds
Episode 16: A chat with CrossFit's Beastess, Celeste Engelbrecht, the fittest woman in Africa
Devlin, Pedro, and Cory talk with Celeste "Beastess" Engelbrecht about the ins and outs of her exciting first-place finish at the recent CrossFit regional competition.
6/12/2014 • 22 minutes, 19 seconds
Episode 14: Listener Question Answered, with Warren Germishuizen
A listener question is answered with special guest and mad scientist, Warren Germishuizen.
5/29/2014 • 18 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode 13: The Science of Supplements, with Warren Germishuizen
The science of supplements has its surface scratched with special guest and mad scientist, Warren Germishuizen. You can almost hear our heads spin as an immense amount of knowledge is dropped on us!
5/22/2014 • 28 minutes, 54 seconds
Episode 12: Crossfit for Fitness
Devlin, Pedro and Cory discuss Crossfit for fitness, with a local non-traditional Crossfit competitor and a Crossfit Box owner. We set the record straight -- Crossfit is not like golf. At all.
5/15/2014 • 23 minutes, 27 seconds
Episode 11: Crossfit as a Sport
Devlin is back with Pedro and Cory to discuss Crossfit as a sport, with guests -- a local non-traditional Crossfit competitor, and a Crossfit Box owner.
5/8/2014 • 25 minutes, 19 seconds
Episode 10: The AfricanX Trail Run
Pedro and Cory talk about the most recent ProNutro AfricanX Trail Run event, including interviews with race management and the men's and women's overall winners.
5/1/2014 • 43 minutes, 25 seconds
Episode 09: Building your fitness brand with Anna Wood and Nadine Du Toit
Special guests and fitness stars Anna Wood and Nadine Du Toit talk with Devlin, Pedro, and Cory about the best way to build your fitness brand and get sponsorship.
4/24/2014 • 22 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode 08: Fitness Competitions with Anna Wood and Nadine Du Toit
Special guests and fitness stars Anna Wood and Nadine Du Toit talk with Devlin, Pedro, and Cory about the good, the bad, and the ugly of fitness competitions.
4/16/2014 • 23 minutes, 41 seconds
Episode 07: Scott Macintosh and Strength Training at The Yard
Scott Macintosh, owner and trainer at The Yard Athletic, talks about strength training with Devlin, Pedro, and Cory. Learn what works for you and your body, strength is first with the trainers at The Yard.
4/10/2014 • 27 minutes, 6 seconds
Episode 06: Muscle Growth and Training, with Jack Lotter
Devlin, Pedro, and Cory chat with Jack Lotter, personal trainer and bodybuilding coach. How to grow muscle with proper training and eating for your body, and German Volumetric Training (GVT).
3/24/2014 • 20 minutes, 1 second
Episode 05: Protein for Endurance
Does ingesting protein during endurance events help boost performance? We talk about the research and debate on this contentious topic.
3/10/2014 • 25 minutes, 54 seconds
Episode 04: Special guest Mellissa Nicholson
Devlin, Pedro, and Cory talk with Mellissa Nicholson, the 2013 USN Face of Fitness cover model winner. Also: drinking, vodka, and staying fit.
2/24/2014 • 13 minutes, 52 seconds
Episode 03: Training for your sport, with Neil Murphy
Training for your sport with special guest Neil Murphy, sports scientist and strength and conditioning trainer for the Golden Lions. Also, rugby vs. American football.
2/10/2014 • 21 minutes, 19 seconds
Episode 02: S.M.A.R.T. Fitness and Health Goal Setting
Learn about the S.M.A.R.T. system to help set your fitness and health goals and get motivated in the new year! There may or may not be audio flag waving and push-ups happening.
1/27/2014 • 17 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 01: Fitness Myths, What is Reality?
Devlin, Pedro, and Cory discuss health and fitness myths featured in Fitness Mag and Fitness Mag His Edition.