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A Lazy Man’s Guide to Being Healthy

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So it’s the month of the ‘Mo,’ a month to focus on men’s health – and what better a reason to do a little research on what it takes to be healthy. Luckily we have some great friends over at Paragon Fitness/Crossfit RIED who just so happen to be experts on the subject!

We asked them a few questions, and hope that their answers inspire you to get in shape this summer.

Q: Nowadays with computers and cellphones, being in good shape is harder than ever as we want everything NOW! So… Is there a fast, easy way to get healthy and fit? 

A: There isn’t. Not if you want lasting results. It takes dedication, hard work and a good plan to make a change that is going to last a lifetime. The effort is totally worth the end result.

Q: Now that we’ve got the nitty gritty out of the way, How often should I workout?

A: When starting a new training program, 2 sessions per week is sufficient. Your body will take some time to learn new movements, skills and to gain a base level of strength and fitness, so give it time. Once you’ve gotten into the swing of things take your training up. 3-5 times per week is what we recommend depending on your level of strength and fitness an how strong and fit you would like to get.

Q: Let’s take a minute to talk about those rock-hard abs. We all want them, how do we get them?

A: Abs are truly made in the kitchen, meaning no matter how strong you may be able to get your abs, or how much focus you put into training them – if you don’t eat well enough to get to a healthy body fat percentage, you may never see them! So get your eating habits on point to win at the game of abs.

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Q: We know all about carbs, calories and all that jazz, but seriously, how many calories does it take to burn one kg of fat?

A: The old school way of thinking that calories in must equal calories out isn’t actually true. When it comes to food, a calorie isn’t always a calorie. Meaning 100 calories of butter versus 100 calories of vegetables may be the same amount of calories on paper, but I think you can work out which one you should rather eat. Eat the right kind of foods and get good quality training in, then you never have to worry about calories again.

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Q: Is it true that diet is 90% of the work?

A: I wouldn’t say quite 90% but it’s at least 60%. Some people may need to pay better attention to their diet than others to get their desired outcome, but 60-90% is the range to work in. Quality food in your body is going to make sure you have sufficient energy for sessions, are recovering well after sessions and get to a body fat percentage where you can see the results of all your hard work!

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Q: What would you recommend for a quick 20-30 minute workout?

A: Something that involves as many muscle groups as possible! Compound exercises, complexes and HIIT will be your friend in maximising what you get out of a session in as little time as possible. CrossFit, Kettlebell lifting, TRX suspension training and calisthenics are some great training tools to get results in minimal time. A good coach is your best bet in making sure you have the best tools at your disposal.

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Q: Lastly, what is one piece of advice you have for keeping fit and healthy?

A: Don’t give up!! It can be a tough road to get to your goal, especially in the beginning, but I have yet to come across a person, who once having gotten there, has said the journey wasn’t worth it. The end results are always worth the body that is a little tender some days, the earlier mornings or later nights, the meal planning and the gym fees, so never be afraid to start. Your future self will thank you!

Are you ready to get fit?

Paragon Fitness / Crossfit RIED are giving away a 8 week UpSkill course* to one lucky reader!
Simply comment below and you could be on your way from dad-bod to six pack.

*Upskill is our 8 week course for beginners of CrossFit and Hardstyle Kettlebell lifting. It’s a progression based program, with 2 sessions per week, where instruct the fundamentals of Olympic lifting, Power lifting, Hardstyle kettlebells, Calisthenics, Gymnastics and Plyometrics.

Check out Paragon Fitness/Crossfit RIED on the Durbanite Directory

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  1. Jacques Kleynhans

    17 November 2016 at 6:07 pm

    Pick me I’m fat!

    • Nick Ferreira

      17 November 2016 at 10:50 pm

      Dude! Are you back in Durban?

      • Jacques Kleynhans

        18 November 2016 at 12:17 am

        Will be in December for a good long while! Meet up, or even better meet at Paragon and train together!

  2. Jacques Kleynhans

    6 December 2016 at 4:55 pm

    Did anyone win this?

    • Nick Ferreira

      17 August 2017 at 1:59 pm

      haha yeah someone did 😛

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SAVE THE DATE for the 2025 East Coast Radio House & Garden Show

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Pull out your diaries and a Big Red Pen.
East Coast Radio House & Garden Show 2025 is coming to town!

From the 28 June to 6 July 2025

fresh spaces. bright living – that’s the dynamic theme of this year’s East Coast Radio House + Garden Show. It’s the time and place to focus on our spaces and surrounds, and the endless opportunities for renewal and fresh energy. Come look at your home through fresh eyes! fresh spaces. bright living is designed to colour your world bright, set fire to your imagination, and equip you with all the tricks and tools to transform a tame house into a truly terrific one! The Show takes place at the Durban Exhibition Centre from 28 June to 6 July. It’s right here where you’ll uncover the very latest décor trends, innovative products, quick fixes and slow burns. Whether you’re up for a simple refresh or a major makeover, the East Coast Radio House + Garden Show 2025 has got you covered.

Happily for everyone, the Show will feature your absolute favourites… alongside some exciting newcomers! The Show Team is finalising fresh, fabulous Show elements, so to tantalise you… think super-legendary competitions with monumental prizes; foodies uniting in the kitchen over big brand names, and maybe a few famous faces; outdoor adventure products and activities climbing to new heights; and so, so much more marvellous kiddies’ entertainment than before.  The East Coast Radio House + Garden Show is designed for families… just wait until the kids see what’s in store for them!

Eating in and dining out is a silver thread which runs through the Show, and this year promises some BIG foodie names… and equally, some famous little firecracker ones. And remember, as we get closer to Showtime, ticket specials will pop up here and there, so keep a sharp lookout for those great offers.

fresh spaces. bright living introduces a new energy to the Show, an irresistible one which will have you rethinking what makes a house your kind of home. The Show is the perfect blend of creativity and enjoyment, with wonderfully curated experiences for every member of the family. This is Durban’s longed-for house and garden hub under one roof, where you’ll discover dynamic new products and concepts, connect and converse with the country’s experts, and gather everything possible to create and enjoy fresh spaces and bright living. Pull out that diary!

Mark your calendars: The East Coast Radio House + Garden Show 2025 runs from 28 June to 6 July at the Durban Exhibition Centre.
For more information and updates, visit www.housegardenshow.co.za

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Let’s Rock – Concert in the Park on Valentine’s Weekend

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Breakout Events is counting down the days as Let’s Rock, the UK’s most iconic 80s music festival, is making its highly anticipated debut in South Africa in just a few days! Known for its stellar lineups and incredible 80s nostalgia, Let’s Rock is bringing two unforgettable events to Johannesburg and Durban, featuring a mix of international legends and local icons from Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey, Midge Ure (Ultravox/Visage), PJ Powers, Just Jinjer and many more.

Event Dates:
● Let’s Rock Johannesburg – Saturday, 15 February 2025 at Marks Park, Emmarentia
● Let’s Rock Durban – Sunday, 16 February 2025 at Durban Botanic Gardens

Tickets are on sale here.
Get ready to experience a full day of music that will take you back to the best of the 80s and beyond!

Known for leading the charge since 2009 in 80’s music festivals, Let’s Rock is renowned for its fun, family- friendly atmosphere, offering something for every generation to enjoy.
Headlining both shows are 80s music icons, Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey and Midge Ure (Ultravox/Visage), who will perform their timeless hits that shaped a generation. These legendary
performers are set to bring the true essence of the 80s experience straight from the UK to South Africa’s
stages!

Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey

For nearly three decades fans of the Thompson Twins have waited for more live performances from one of the most iconic bands of the eighties. Now The Thompson Twins’ vocalist Tom Bailey, with a new band, is touring and performing the big Thompson Twins hits and more. The Thompson Twins had huge hits on both sides of the Atlantic. Songs such as ‘Hold Me Now’, ‘Doctor Doctor’, ‘You Take Me Up’ and ‘Love On Your Side’ provided the soundtrack for so many people’s lives worldwide in the mid-eighties. In 1985 The Thompson Twins played ‘Hold Me Now’ at Live Aid in Philadelphia and also performed the Beatles‘Revolution’ with Madonna and Nile Rogers. The Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey features Tom Bailey on vocals, keyboards, guitar, harmonica, and percussion. His all-female band features Charlotte Raven on vocals and keyboards, Vicky Warwick on bass, vocals and keyboards, and Paulina Szczepaniak on electronic drums.

Midge Ure

Multiple award-winning, platinum-selling Midge Ure is an artist who needs very little introduction. Musical success is seldom measured in periods of more than a few years, if not Andy Warhol’s often quoted “fifteen minutes”, so the fact that by the time Midge’s single “If I Was” went to the No 1 spot in 1985 he had already crammed several musical lifetimes into a 10-year professional career with bands like Thin Lizzy, Visage, the legendary Ultravox and of course the most famous one-off group in musical history Band Aid, writing and producing one of the world’s most recognised songs ever with “Do they know it’s Christmas.”

Local Legends:
South Africa’s own music heroes will also be lighting up the Let’s Rock stages, including:

● Steve Louw’s Big Sky (Joburg show only)
● Just Jinjer
● PJ Powers
● Cindy Alter (from Clout)
● John Ellis (from Tree63)
● James Stewart (from The Usual)
● Brent Harris and Thee Jam

This epic lineup ensures an electric celebration of music from the past and present, making Let’s Rock the ultimate party you won’t want to miss.

Don’t miss out on the chance to relive the magic of the 80s and 90s with unforgettable performances, great vibes, and incredible artists. Grab your tickets and get ready for an exciting trip down memory lane!

Date: Sunday 16 February 2025
Time: 13h00 – 19h00
Venue: Durban Botanic Gardens
Address: Umphafa Field, 9A John Zikhali Road, Berea, Durban, 4001
Line-up: Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey, Midge Ure, Just Jinjer, PJ Powers, Cindy Alter (Clout), John Ellis (Tree63), James Stewart (The Usual), Brent Harris and Thee Jam
All Ages. Children under 5yrs old enter for free.

Tickets:

General Admission (Ages 5 – 17 yrs): R195 (excluding ticket

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Trail of Lights 2024

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If it’s Durban and it’s December… it has to be Trail of Lights time!

CELEBRATION is this year’s theme for South Africa’s largest and most popular festive light extravaganza! Celebrating eight years of brilliant awe and wonder, this year’s luminous event offers a double-whammy to visitors – the Durban Botanic Gardens is proud to mark their 175th anniversary milestone, in collaboration with the Durban Botanic Gardens Trust and the Trail of Lights, which is the Trust’s biggest annual fundraiser.

Bringing enchantment and joy to visitors of all ages in Africa’s oldest surviving botanic garden, the show runs from 6 December 2024 to 3 January 2025. Organisers are promising a host of sparkling new attractions, from a re-imagined Santa’s Workshop and Grotto and Build-A-Bear Workshop, to a variety of themed areas, including the iconic Whale Tails created by SAAMBR (SA Association of Marine Biology Research).

The popular Paws and Claus evenings are also back in the mix for 2024, with the nights of 8 and 12 December earmarked for when visitors can bring along their ‘fur babies’ (sorry, dogs only), to join in the festive fun! Ticket sales from these evenings go to Feeding the Furballs charity. Tickets on the Paws and Claus nights are R50 per pet, when booked with a full-paying adult ticket.

While the technical and lighting teams have already started laying the groundwork for one of the City’s biggest seasonal events, visitors can start planning their holiday schedules around the enhanced offering the family-focused show will bring to all ages – from the really young, to the young at heart!

  • Entertainment and live music each evening
  • Festive characters and spectacular live ‘selfie spots’ across the Gardens
  • Two food gardens offering food and beverages to suit every palate
  • Mail off your Christmas Wish List at the North Pole Mailbox
  • Festive shopping with some of Durban’s most talented makers
  • Wheelchairs will be available to hire on a first come first served basis

Ticket prices range from R70 – R90 per person, depending on the time you visit and are available through Webtickets or at select Pick n Pay outlets.
Tickets are available at the door, subject to availability, at R120 pp (card payments only) and are limited, so early booking is advised in order to secure your preferred date. Pensioners tickets are R60 per person (Proof of ID required).

The Trail of Lights runs from 6 December 2024 to 3 January 2025 from 18:00-22:00 each evening and will be closed on 9, 10, 11, 25 & 31 December.

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