Health & Fitness

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  • Your New Summer Supp Stack

    Your New Summer Supp Stack

    The shorts, caps, visors and running clubs are all making a reappearance, and just like your workouts and gear shift for the season, your fuel needs should adapt to the summer heat.

  • NPL Limited Edition Sweetie Pie Protein

    NPL Limited Edition Sweetie Pie Protein

    Remember popping that dome-shaped, tin-foil-covered treat into the basket at the till? Unwrapping it later, knowing you were about to satisfy your sweet tooth properly? Sweetie Pie has been part of South Africa's snack culture for decades. It's one of those treats people talk about fondly, especially if you grew up here in the 80s and 90s.

  • FemmeFit Fest Proves Wellness Is Better Together This Women's Day

    FemmeFit Fest Proves Wellness Is Better Together This Women's Day

    Wellness shouldn't be a solo journey, especially for women. That's why this Women's Day, we brought together over 600 women of all ages and fitness levels at Syringa Park, Avianto Estate for the biggest FemmeFit Fest yet! Because there's something powerful that happens when women move together.

  • Introducing New NPL Hydrade Endurance Range

    Introducing New NPL Hydrade Endurance Range

    Push beyond comfort, Pause when needed, Refuel what's lost. But the most important part? You Go Again. Endurance means pushing when your body wants to stop, and having the right fuel to help you do it. Our new NPL Hydrade Endurance Range bridges the gap between effort and the finish line.

  • Creatine for Modern Training

    Creatine for Modern Training

    Creatine has earned its reputation as one of the most effective and trusted supplements in the fitness industry. At its core, it supports lean muscle growth, strength and recovery. 100% Pure Creatine Monohydrate remains the gold standard, setting the benchmark for quality and effectiveness.

  • HFPA Powers BodyRev Winners

    HFPA Powers BodyRev Winners

    The Body Revolution Challenge isn’t just about shedding weight, it’s about building sustainable, lifelong health. That’s why we’re proud to partner with HFPA Fitness Academy, helping participants turn short-term wins into lasting success.

  • FemmeFit Fest: Event Highlights & Future Plans

    FemmeFit Fest: Event Highlights & Future Plans

    FemmeFit Fest brought 350 women together for a full day of wellness, movement and connection. Here's what went down.

  • Conversations with SA's Elite Hybrid Athletes

    Conversations with SA's Elite Hybrid Athletes

    Fresh off a standout win at Hyrox Johannesburg in the mixed doubles division, Vicky MacIntosh and Wesley Henning already have their sights set on the World Championship in Chicago this June. With no signs of slowing down, these two are proving they’re a force to be reckoned with.

  • Uncomplicate Your 2025 Health & Fitness Goals

    Uncomplicate Your 2025 Health & Fitness Goals

    By February, many fitness resolutions start slipping—not because of a lack of effort, but because training and supplements often feel overcomplicated. Getting started shouldn’t be overwhelming.

  • How BodyRev Winners Achieved Life-Changing Results

    How BodyRev Winners Achieved Life-Changing Results

    What is NPL’s Body Revolution Challenge? It’s a 12-week program designed for those looking to reclaim their health and make a lasting change. With thousands of participants registering biannually, the Body Revolution Challenge is a powerful transformation challenge that revitalises energy and boosts self-confidence.
  • Weight Training for Women: Heavy vs. Light Weights

    Weight Training for Women: Heavy vs. Light Weights

    Whether you’re reaching for light or heavy weights in the gym, both options offer incredible benefits. But if you're still figuring out where you fit in, it's important to remember that weight is relative; everyone’s version of "heavy" or "light" looks different. Let’s explore the advantages of each approach and help you decide which one aligns best with your goals.
  • The Relationship Between Movement & Mental Health

    The Relationship Between Movement & Mental Health

    This Mental Health Awareness Month is the perfect time to reflect on how your daily habits are impacting your mental well-being, especially when it comes to focusing on movement as a way to calm your mind. 
  • What Is L-Glutamine and When to Use It?

    What Is L-Glutamine and When to Use It?

    We often get caught up in the muscle-building hype. How quickly can I build muscle and which products will deliver the best gains? But it's easy to overlook the vital processes that contribute to overall wellness, such as gut and immune health. These play a major role in recovery, ultimately supporting muscle growth and maintenance. That's where L-glutamine comes in.
  • Casein vs. Whey Protein

    Casein vs. Whey Protein

    If you were to split milk into its main components, you’d be left with whey protein and casein protein, both popular choices for boosting protein intake. 

    While whey protein is well-known for its benefits, casein also offers its own unique advantages. So, which is best for muscle growth—casein, whey or a combination of both?

  • Build A Strong Booty

    Build A Strong Booty

    Booty gains are all the rage, with more and more attention shifting to glute growth, especially among women in the gym, and rightfully so! 

    Fuller, strong-looking glutes accentuate curves, fill out clothing in all the right places and are a major source of confidence for many women. If you're looking for actionable ways to start growing that peach, you've come to the right place.

  • Build a Bigger Chest with the Machine Chest Press

    Build a Bigger Chest with the Machine Chest Press

    When it comes to top exercises for a stronger chest, the dumbbell and barbell bench press are often the first that come to mind. However, the machine chest press can take chest days up a notch, delivering a powerful pump and effectively increasing the size of chest muscles over time.
  • Best Supplements for Rapid Muscle Repair & Growth

    Best Supplements for Rapid Muscle Repair & Growth

    Recovery time is crucial as it allows the muscles to repair and adapt to the training stimulus, helping you achieve your performance goals while avoiding injuries. Without adequate recovery, your muscle tissue may not repair fast enough, causing your progress to grind to a halt
  • Reintroducing Our Revamped Wellness Products

    Reintroducing Our Revamped Wellness Products

    If you're scanning the shelves and can't seem to find your favourite NPL products, they might have had an unrecognisable makeover. We’re excited to reintroduce our products with fresh new packaging!  Don’t worry—while the look has changed, the formulas are still the same, delivering the same high-quality ingredients you’ve come to love.