Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA)

Exploring the Ketogenic Diet: Is It Right for You? 🍽️ The keto diet focuses on high-fat, moderate-protein, and very low-carb intake to induce ketosis, where your body burns fat for fuel. Effectiveness: Rapid weight loss, appetite control, and improved health markers. Challenges: Keto flu, nutrient deficiencies, digestive issues, increased LDL cholesterol, and social constraints. Want to learn more about what diet works best for you? Follow this link to get expert advice from our dietitians! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dUHZTbY4 #KetoDiet #Ketosis #HealthyEating #WeightLossJourney #Nutrition

** An incredible experience working with young talent. The past weekend we had the opportunity to host the school athletes identified by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport. A big thank you to the Western Cape Sport Academy for arranging these high-performance assessments at Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA). It’s always rewarding to work with emerging athletes and highlight the importance of athlete development. ** #AthleteDevelopment #HighPerformance #LTAD

🌟 Team South Africa Shines at the 2024 Paralympics! Our hearts are bursting with pride as Team SA wraps up the 2024 Paralympics with an incredible six medals, finishing 46th overall! 🏅 🥇 Gold Winners: - Mpumelelo Mhlongo (T44 100m) - Simone Kruger (T38 discus) 🥉 Bronze Winners: - Louzanne Coetzee (T11 1500m) - Donald Ramphadi & Lucas Sithole (Wheelchair Tennis Quad Doubles) - Pieter du Preez (H1 Individual Time-Trial) - Mpumelelo Mhlongo (T64 200m) To all our athletes, your hard work, dedication, and passion have made the entire nation proud. 🇿🇦💪 Thank you for showing us the true meaning of courage and determination. #TeamSA #Paralympics2024 #ProudlySouthAfrican

🚴♂️ Resistance training is a game-changer for cyclists, boosting performance, reducing injury risk, increasing bone density, and enhancing enjoyment. But be cautious with plyometrics—they can cause injuries due to repeated eccentric loads. 💪 Discover more about enhancing your cycling performance with tailored training programs at SSISA: https://lnkd.in/dtpFQNJG #Cycling #Fitness #CrossTraining #StayStrong #ResistanceTraining #CyclistLife #BikeTraining

🌟 Your Next Big Career Move is Here! 🌟 We’re on the hunt for an HR Generalist who’s ready to shake things up at Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA)! If you're passionate about people, driven by purpose, and eager to make a difference — this is your moment! Open the Door to Your Future → https://lnkd.in/djKn2DWh Ready to leap? Let's talk. #NewBeginnings #HRMagic #JoinUsNow #CareerAdventure

🏃♂️💪 Boost your athletic performance safely! Learn about the recommended dosages, potential side effects, and key considerations for using supplements. Always consult a registered dietitian before starting any regimen. #AthleteTips #SafeSupplements #PerformanceBoost

Prioritising mental health is essential for a happier, healthier life. It boosts brain function, helps manage stress, improves self-esteem, strengthens relationships, and enhances productivity. Embrace mindfulness for better sleep, reduced anxiety, and overall well-being. Comment down below how focusing on mental health improved your life? We’d love to hear your story! Check out https://lnkd.in/dmqTUHta for different ways you can move your body. #Comment down below MentalHealthMatters #Mindfulness #WellBeing #SelfCare #HealthyMind #PositiveVibes #StressRelief #Productivity #HealthyRelationships #LifeQuality #MentalWellness

Find your oasis of calm in the everyday hustle. 🌟✨ Simple mindfulness exercises to bring peace and awareness to your life. 🌿🧘♂️ Comment down below what mindfulness tools you use to relax! Check out https://lnkd.in/dsDdGzZy for different ways you can move your body. #Mindfulness #Calm #DailyPractice #PeacefulMind

An informed customer is an empowered customer, especially around health choices. By Warren Lucas, PhD Exercise Science candidate, UCT We encourage companies in the health, wellness, fitness and sports performance sectors to adopt research-related practices and communicate information about their products/services to the customers they serve. The Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA) and the Health through Physical Activity, Lifestyle and Sport (HPALS) Research Centre (UCT) are leaders in providing data-driven and evidence-based solutions for companies within in the health, sports and wellness sectors. We are uniquely positioned to assist companies to utilise research more strategically to improve their sales and marketing strategies - as we understand that an informed customer is an empowered customer. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dcnhquXP #ideas #innovation #insights #researchtranslation #knowledgesharing #health #wellness #sport #sportsperformance #coachingeducation #coaches #fitness #exercise #informationispower

I am delighted to have achieved a second class degree, first division with honours in Sport and Exercise Science with professional placement. I’d like to thank the University of Bath for guiding me through this process. I am grateful to my fellow peers for their support and for making this chapter such a memorable one. This past four years has helped me to grow a wide variety of professional and personal skills, particularly last year during my placement at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA), an opportunity for which I am grateful to Sharief Hendricks and the University of Cape Town for providing. I now look forward to what lies ahead.