Jun 4, 2022
The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to increase the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men. This month we will cover very important topics to encourage men to seek regular medical advice and early...
Jun 2, 2022
Every year, thousands of people with leukemia, other blood diseases, and immune disorders reach a point where the only possible cure–and their only chance for survival–is a bone marrow transplant.one patients will have a compatible donor in their family, but for most,...
May 28, 2022
8 Healthy food tips to improve your child’s nutrition. Healthy foods have nutrients that are important for the growth and development of your child. There are a few quick and easy ways you can improve your child’s nutrition that will help them develop life-long...
May 24, 2022
Not enough time for a full class? No problem! If you need fitness, but do not have enough hours in the day to do a full group exercise class, fear not: Maties Gymnasium have you covered with their daily 30-minute express classes.The fitness team will host daily 30min...
May 17, 2022
What is hypertension? Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood against the walls of the body’s arteries, the major blood vessels in the body. Hypertension is when blood pressure is too high. It is written as two numbers. The first (systolic) number...
Apr 5, 2022
At Maties Gym, parents can add their children onto their membership at no additional cost. One minor can be added per paying adult membership. Minors will have complimentary access until they turn 18. Below, see the age restrictions for Maties Gym. Under 10 Years of...
Mar 25, 2022
10 facts about TB 1. Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection that usually affects the lungs It can however also affect other parts of the body, like the brain, kidneys and spine, causing serious damage or even death if left untreated. 2. TB is the leading cause of...
Mar 2, 2022
28 February 2022 Maties Gymnasium boasts new men’s changing rooms It is a new year, and Maties Gymnasium is welcoming you back with brand new men’s changerooms. Since 15 February, the changing rooms have reopened and boast a brand-new look. Sauna’s open again...
Feb 23, 2022
Stellenbosch Alumni ready for Cape Epic for #Move4Food Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic since 2020, Francois Swart and Robert van Staden had to keep the wheels rolling to ensure that they kept fit for the Absa Cape Epic. Now their time has finally arrived, and from 20...
Feb 18, 2022
A healthy lifestyle simply means doing things that make you happy and feel good. For one person, that may mean walking a mile five times a week, eating fast food once a week, and spending virtual or in-person time with loved ones every other day. Making changes to...
Tuberculosis AwarenessTuberculosis (TB), often portrayed as a relic of the […]
Importance of drinking waterWith National Kidney Day around the corner, let’s put […]
Maintaining a healthy lifestyleMaintaining a healthy balance between busy studies or […]
Cancer AwarenessCancer awareness is a crucial aspect of public health, […]
World Braille DayWorld Braille Day is a significant occasion celebrated […]