What We Can Learn From These Kick-Ass Fitness Females

These female professionals keep at the top of their game. Stay on top of yours by learning from the pros.

by Men's Health

January 25, 2018

Photo from Irène Scholz’ Instagram page – www.instagram.com/irenescholz

Aneeka Buys – Personal Trainer At Virgin Active

“Finding the time to train can be quite challenging, especially with kids who are quite little. So I get them to join me – sprints, lunges, squat jumps… They get sidetracked, and that’s fine. I’m teaching them that exercise is fun, and that they should love everything their bodies can do.”

Irène Scholz – Founder And Owner Of We Are Bold

“Like any engine, your body needs all its parts to work together. That’s why I’m a big believer in functional training. It will help you move better, so you’ll be able to do all the things you want to do – play a sport, climb a mountain – but you’ll perform better, and go for longer.”

Mapule Ndhlovu – Personal Trainer At Virgin Active

“One of the first things I work on with a new client is patience. You have to understand that what gets real, long-lasting results is consistency over time. Another factor: diet. You can work as hard as you like but if you’re not eating properly as well, you’re just sabotaging yourself.”

Sanchia du Preez – Physical Trainer At The Armoury Boxing Club

“The key to throwing the perfect punch? Technique. Power doesn’t come at the end – it starts at the legs, flows up to the twist of your hips, through an extended arm and finally – bam! – through your fist. And remember, no matter how good you are, you’ll get hit. Shake it off, keep moving.”

Monika Human – Personal Trainer And Sports Coach

“If you want to become a more effective endurance athlete, you have to work on your power. It sounds counterintutive, but strength training – single leg squats, deadlifts – will help you become faster. You’ll cover more ground with less effort, and have more energy throughout.”