SSISA Research Digest

01/11/2025

🌸 Menopause and peri-menopause two phases that can feel overwhelming, confusing, and often isolating. But they don’t have to be. SSISA’s latest article brings clarity to this important chapter in a woman’s life, helping us understand the physical, emotional and hormonal changes that come with it. 💬✨
Whether you’re experiencing it yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply want to be better informed, this read is a must. It’s time we normalised the conversation around women’s health and empowered each other with knowledge and compassion.
📖 Read the full article: “Peri-menopause and Menopause: Clarifying This Chaotic Chapter in a Woman’s Life” via the link in bio.
Let’s break the stigma. Let’s support women through every season of life. 💪🌿

06/03/2025

10/02/2025

The parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) is responsible for the body’s relaxation and digestion response. It’s part of the autonomic nervous system, which also includes the sympathetic nervous system.

What does the PNS do?
🫀Decreases heart rate and respiration
💨Increases digestion
🧠Undoes the effects of the sympathetic nervous system after a stressful situation
👀Controls actions that don’t require an immediate reaction

Read more: Link in bio 🔗

31/01/2025

NEW SERIES: Chronic Diseases 🫁🫀

Chronic Diseases: Implications for Sport and Exercise, offers an in-depth exploration of how chronic diseases affect athletic performance, physical activity, and overall health. Participants will learn evidence-based strategies for exercise prescription, disease management, and enhancing quality of life through tailored fitness programs.

Get access to Masterclasses, Lectures, Q&A’s, Myth-busting Panel Discussions, Skillboosters, Toolkits and SSISA Seminars for only R90 per month.
🔗 Link in bio!


series, Chronic Diseases: Implications for Sport and Exercise, offers an in-depth exploration of how chronic diseases affect athletic performance, physical activity, and overall health. Participants will learn evidence-based strategies for exercise prescription, disease management, and enhancing quality of life through tailored fitness programs.

22/01/2025

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22/01/2025

The pursuit of excellence is a hallmark of elite athletes, who relentlessly set ambitious targets and work tirelessly to realise them. However, the benefits of goal-setting extend far beyond the realm of sports, permeating various aspects of an individual’s overall well-being.

Read more in our latest blog: Link in Bio 🔗
Your free copy of the Wellness Wheel is yours to keep. Why not fill one out for yourself to see if you’re simply surviving or definitely thriving 🙌🏼

06/01/2025

How do athletes in high performance sport take a break over the festive season? What does the research say… 💪🏼🧘🏽‍♂️💻

A break surely is enticing but an extended break like the festive season is a significant period that requires careful consideration in general, as time could be accidentally used negatively, leaving things like active rest and goal setting a factor of hindrance in next years performance plans. The key to thriving during the festive season is an athlete’s ability to harness a harmonious equilibrium between indulgence and discipline.

Read more in our latest blog - Link in bio 🔗

11/12/2024

🌍 Understanding Chronic Diseases 🌍
Chronic diseases are long-term conditions that last a year or more, requiring ongoing medical attention or limiting daily activities. These illnesses, caused by a mix of genetic, physiological, environmental, and behavioural factors, are the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. They account for nearly 60% of all deaths and 43% of the global disease burden.
Common chronic diseases include hypertension, HIV/AIDS, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, tuberculosis, arthritis, asthma, high cholesterol, mental illness, epileptic seizures, obesity, and Alzheimer's disease.
Learn more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0fhjrX0
Let's raise awareness and support those affected. 💪❤️

26/09/2024

Our latest blog on SSISA Research Digest explores the triumphs, challenges, and unforgettable moments of the 2024 Olympics. From record-breaking performances to inspiring stories of perseverance, this year’s Games have left a lasting impact on athletes and fans alike. We celebrate the spirit of sportsmanship and the pursuit of excellence in encouraging our country’s High Performance athletes who are dreaming of a place on Team SA in their futures 🏅✨🇿🇦

Read more - link in bio 🔗

25/09/2024

SSISA introduces Insights and go-to-marketing innovations 📊

📱 Informed Choice: Empowering consumers with relevant information to make decisions that align with their preferences, needs, and values. Practical recommendations based on the latest research findings.

💼 Product Brief: Providing concise, comprehensive information about products to enhance sports performance and health. Simplified insights into product purpose, benefits, and usage instructions.

✅ Product Validation: Reinforcing product claims through rigorous testing and assessments. Building transparent relationships between consumers, manufacturers, and retailers by validating product integrity.

🏗️ Product Development Solutions: Offering expert guidance, market analysis, and innovation strategies. Emphasizing sustainability and continuous support for developing new consumer-centric products and services.

🔬Clinical Research with UCT: Collaborating with the University of Cape Town to conduct cutting-edge clinical research. Ensuring products are scientifically validated for safety and efficacy through rigorous trials and studies.

20/08/2024

SSISA introduces insights and research options, alongside UCT Centre to help companies in the health and wellness sectors to better serve their customers through published scientific works which addd value to products and services. “Knowledge is power” and with this in mind, we work closely with partners to fulfill our mission, and that is to disseminate science, and impact positively on humankind through sports and exercise.

We specialise in utilising evidence-based practices, since we stay as up-to-date with the latest scientific findings within our field. This pushes our innovation in health and wellness forward significantly. Both SSISA and UCT HPALS are ready to provide these services to help your company achieve the same results as you endeavour to help individuals find healthier and more active lifestyles 📊✨

If you’d like to find out more, check out our blog: Link in bio 🔗

You are welcome to get in touch to partner with us to elevate your company’s success through cutting-edge research in health and sports science 🚀