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Awesome Capetonians

From Rugby Prop to HYROX Athlete: Byron's Journey

I was always fascinated and interested with fitness, from high school already I just enjoyed sweating might sound weird to some people but the reason is because I first ashamed of it. Couldn't walk without breaking a…

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Introducing Ruan Retief: Cape Town is Awesome’s New Fitness Content Director

Cape Town is Awesome is excited to announce the addition of Ruan Retief, a leading figure in South Africa’s fitness community, as our new fitness content director! Ruan brings a wealth of expertise in personal training…

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Green slopes and a trail through the Tsitsikamma landscapeAdventure and Activity
From the archive · 2019

Hiking Through The Tsitsikamma

I have been wanting to do a multi-day hike since we moved down to Cape Town, but have just never made the commitment. Well, a few weeks ago, my husband and I decided to join my cousins and their friends on a 6 day hike…

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From the archive · 2019

Top Tips for Staying Fit in Winter

With the cold creeping in at the moment, I am reminded that winter is just around the corner - the season of dark mornings, "5-more-minutes" and lots of coffee. Living in such a beautiful region, staying active in…

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A group paddling kayaks on the water near Cape TownAdventure and Activity
From the archive · 2019

A Weekend Adventure | Kayak To The Penguins

If you read one of our previous posts, 5 Unconventional Ways To Fitness In Cape Town, you'll know that Kayaking to the Penguins was top on that list. Well, this last weekend, I gave it a go! And let me tell you, it was…

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From the archive · 2019

7 Top Tips for Getting Back on Track with Your Fitness Goals

January is rife with “New Year, New Me” posts and almost everyone goes into the new year with a list of things they want to achieve in the next 12 months. Unfortunately, though, by the time February and March come…

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From the archive · 2019

5 Unconventional Ways To Fitness In Cape Town

Looking to up your fitness this year but aren't so keen on spending your Saturday morning with dumbbells? We feel you! Especially this time of year when the Cape Summer is calling you to be outside and try something…

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From the archive · 2018

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Half Way through the F45 8-Week Challenge with Progress Pics

I can't believe how quickly the time has flown by. During the first 4 weeks, I have been tested emotionally, mentally and physically. After a long 3 year battle, my Dad passed away and I can honestly say that F45 has…

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From the archive · 2018

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F45 8-Week Challenge - Week 1 with Joshua Roode

Fitness is a topic I have really wanted to expand on Cape Town is Awesome and when the opportunity for me arrived to do the 8-Week Challenge with F45 Training in Woodstock, I knew that I had to do it. I had just watched…

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From the archive · 2018

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Hot Yoga Studios to try out in Cape Town

Hot Yoga is one of the greatest exercises out there: "Exhale, Inhale and Stretch". Pop into on of these hot yoga studios in Cape Town. But Before we go there - make sure you like our Facebook Page for more Awesome Cape…

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From the archive · 2018

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SWEAT 1000- one of the best workouts in Cape Town!

Have you ever gone to a gym class and thought really was it worth it? Never worry about that again with SWEAT 1000!…

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From the archive · 2018

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Running Motivation with Willie Richards

For those of you that have been on this site for some time will remember in October 2017 we followed the journey of Willie Richards, an avid runner, advocate for healthy living and a man who lives by his motto: If you…

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