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09JanHow to Stick to Training Through a Cape Winter
Good training is not about hard sessions every day. It is about turning up, doing the basics well and letting your body adapt. At FiksFabriek in Bellville, we build every plan around...
09JanWhat You Should Ask Your Personal Trainer
A good personal trainer welcomes questions. Before you sign up, ask about qualifications, experience with your goals and how they handle injuries. You are paying for their time, so use it well....
09JanHow to Start Lifting Weights Over 40
Starting weights after 40 is safe and worth it. Muscle and bone both respond to training at any age. Begin light, learn the basic movements and add weight slowly. Most of our...
09JanTips for Success on an Online Fitness Programme
Online training only works if you turn up. Pick set days and times, put them in your phone and treat them like a booked class. Keep your shoes and mat where you...
09JanGetting Teens Fit Before Matric Exams
Matric exams mean long hours of sitting, stress and late nights. Training two or three times a week helps teens sleep better and think clearly. Short sessions work well. Start with bodyweight...
09JanWhat Everyone Must Know About Protein
Protein is one of the most talked about nutrients in any gym, and there is a lot of noise around it. Here is what really matters for most people in Bellville. Your...
09JanHow One Member Lost 15 kg in a Year
Last year a member walked into our Bellville studio feeling tired, heavy and unsure where to begin. Twelve months later, she had lost 15 kg and could do ten push-ups. There was...
09JanFree Outdoor Workout Spots in the Northern Suburbs
An online fitness programme can work very well, but only if you treat it like a booked appointment. Many of our members follow programmes from home in Durbanville, Parow and Kuils River....
09JanHow to Recover Faster Between Sessions
Hard sessions only work if your body gets time to rebuild. Many people in Bellville train four or five days a week and then wonder why they feel flat. Start with the...
09JanHow to Build a Budget Meal Plan at Checkers
Starting weights after 40 is not too late. Many of our members at the Bellville studio began in their forties and fifties. Begin with two sessions a week. Learn the squat, hinge,...