Tri-Rock Robben Island Triathlon

Tri-Rock Robben Island Triathlon

Tri-Rock Robben Island Triathlon

Just got this info and would like to share it with you. To be honest I am always impressed with Triathletes and this sounds like a very special triathlon to me.

After a successful inaugural event in 2012, Robben Island’s very own triathlon the Tri-Rock Robben Island is back on the 12th of October and entries are selling fast.

The prestigious triathlon offers athletes a truly unique experience on one of the world’s most famous heritage sites; one that has housed some of the greatest freedom fighters of our time – most notably Nelson Mandela.

The event will include two races – the shorter distance “4:14:4” which will consist of a 400m swim, 14km cycle and 4km run and the more challenging “8:28:8” which will consist of an 800m swim, 28km cycle and 8km run.Continue Reading …

Cape Town Lifestyle Video

Check out this nice video made by Cape Town tourism ;-)

16 things to NOT do in a sauna

I enjoy taking a sauna at the gym from time to time, but sometimes I really wonder about the other people in the sauna.

Really needed… Public Sauna Etiquette

It seems that a lot of people have no proper understanding on what to do and not to do in a sauna. Partly it seems nobody told them how to behave and as there is no information in the gym about it (Hello Virgin Active: This is a client idea for an improvement!).

So in the last 6 years I saw some strange stuff happening and I would like to share the No-no’s with you and also the right way to take a sauna.Continue Reading …

Natural Remedies for Hangovers

Natural Remedies for Hangovers

Natural Remedies for Hangovers

So, you are having a fun night out on New Years Eve in Cape Town.

You may be feeling a little bit weird tomorrow, especially if you consumed alcohol.

After spending a night out drinking, you may wake up in the morning with your head feeling heavy and your stomach in knots. At that moment, you probably decided that you would quit drinking, to prevent this awful feeling from happening again. No matter how hard you may have tried though, chances are that it happened again.

As many of us already know, whisky, bourbon, and wine can result in a much harder hangover than vodka or beer.  For many people, chemicals in wines or yeast found in unfiltered beers can result in headaches. Beer, wine, and liquor can be fun and relaxing to drink, although if you aren’t careful you can easily get a headache or a hangover.

Anyone who has ever experienced a hangover before knows the feeling of just wanting it all to go away. Unfortunately, many individuals believe that there is no cure, for a hangover. Although cure may not be the best word used to describe seeking treatment, there are a number of natural remedies which many claim do provide hangover relief. You are looking to relieve yourself from a hangover, please continue reading on as a few of these natural remedies, as well as tips for your next alcohol drinking outing are highlighted below.Continue Reading …

4 Tips to Recover from Holiday Overeating

Holiday Overeating: What To Do

Holiday Overeating: What To Do

After the holidays, you might find yourself digging through your closet for clothes that can forgive the overindulgence you put yourself through.

The effect of eating too much holiday food can be very stressful on your body. It may leave you feeling bloated, tired, and remorseful about how much you’ve gained. Fear not, though.

This 4 tips will help you get back on track after a holiday session of pigging out.Continue Reading …

New healthy lifestyle campaign launch in Gugulethu

SIYAGYMA-SA  - 1 NATION – 1 MISSION – 1 VICTORY

SIYAGYMA-SA – 1 NATION – 1 MISSION – 1 VICTORY

I just got a press release for a new initiave for living a healthy lifestyle. I think that is a  very good topic and just stands to a certain agree for our blog’s name: Cape Town Active.

There is actually a very interesting story behind it. Zane Maqetuka the driving force behind his lifestyle campaign is Mr South-Africa Prince  and was obese in his childhood. He want to motivate overweight South Africans (and there quite a few of this kind) to become  healthier.

I can only fully support this cause. So here is the press release:

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CAMPAIGN TO LAUNCH IN GUGULETHU TOWNSHIP  

Zane Maqetuka (Mr South-Africa Prince), in association with the  Department of Health will be launching SIYAGYMA-SA HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROMOTION CAMPAIGN, in Gugulethu Township on Saturday 8TH  December 2012. Continue Reading …

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