About Strive
Fitness writing for South Africans, minus the hype.
Most fitness content online is written for somewhere else. It assumes a big gym down the road, a mild climate and a budget for supplements. Strive is written for here: Saturday morning parkruns, summer storms on the Highveld, the mountain in Cape Town, and a lounge with one pair of dumbbells in it.
We write about running, hiking, home training and the gear that's genuinely worth your money. Plain advice, honest about what works, and with a bias towards things you can start this week.
Recommendations
When we recommend gear, it's because we'd buy it ourselves. Some links may earn us a small commission from the retailer at no extra cost to you. That never decides what we recommend, and we'll always say when a link is a paid one.
A note on health
This is general fitness information, not medical advice. If you have a health condition, are pregnant, or are coming back from an injury, check with a doctor or physio before starting something new.