Plyometrics for Power on the Bike
Although the increase in the addition of cross training to cycling programmes is a positive the...
SSISA | Pulse: Research
An informed customer is an empowered customer, especially around their health
The Sports Science Institute of South Africa is bolstered through its academic affiliation and...
Exercise improves mental health outcomes
It is estimated that approximately 280 million people worldwide suffer from depression. Physical...
Vaping and its effects on health
The use of electronic cigarettes, more commonly known as vaping, has grown exponentially and has...
Embrace the burn, Redefine your limits! SSISA launches the new BLACKOUT Studio
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), alongside other types of training such as Yoga and...
Meet the SSISA Group for Research Implementation and Translation (GRIT)
Since 1994, the Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA) in collaboration with UCT’s Health...
Ozempic and Weight Management
There are different approaches to weight loss and management. Some methods promise fast results (7)...
Breast Cancer Awareness month
While there isn't direct scientific evidence linking sports bras to breast cancer prevention, we...
World Mental Health Day: 10 October 2023
In SA, while access to public healthcare is free, waiting periods and specialist healthcare...
World Contraception Day
Before we get into the various types of available contraception, it’s important for us to point out...
