Healthy body, healthy mind.

Be kind to yourself.

To help us work better as individuals, as teams, and as a Firm
Finding Our Rhythm.

Physical well-being is the ability to maintain a healthy quality of life that allows you to get the most out of your daily activities without undue fatigue or physical stress. Some examples of achieving physical wellbeing:

Eating well
Exercising
Getting enough sleep
Staying hydrated
Drinking in moderation

One of the best ways to improve your health is to embark on some form of physical exercise. There are a variety of sporting and exercise options available across most of our offices at Bowmans (see below for details).

Cape Town	Road running Various Sporting Events (contact Jade Fairweather and Laurian Polkinghorne)
Dar es Salaam	Gym
Durban	Road running
Johannesburg	Five -a-Side Football League (Tuesday evenings; contact Michael Gildenhuys) Cricket Gym Netball League (weekly; contact Nambitha Bolani) Pilates (contact Adam Smith) Road running
Kampala	Pilates/Fitness Sessions
Moka	Pilates/Fitness Sessions Road running Zumba
Nairobi	Football Club (each year the Football Club participates in the Justice Cup) Netball Club

Please contact the relevant sports representative in your office if you would like to participate in any of the activities or would like to suggest additional activities.

Prostate cancer awareness

Prostate cancer is the most common cancers in men and refers to a malignant tumour that begins in the prostate gland. It is generally slow-growing and therefore may not cause symptoms or problems for many years. The decision to screen for prostate cancer is an individual one, therefore the possible benefits and harms of screening should always be discussed with your Doctor. When diagnosed in its early stages (cancer is confined to the prostate gland), there are a number of treatment choices available which are dependent on several factors, and may include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

Article – Read up on how Zephania Msimang managed his prostate cancer here.

Podcast – Listen to experts share fascinating insights into cancers that affect men – including prostate cancer – here.

Infographic – View the prostate cancer infographic here.

Testicular cancer

Watch a video on testicluar cancer * NEW

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Check your pair

Check your pair – a how-to guide * NEW

Breast cancer awareness

The first step to getting and keeping fit and healthy is to know your body.

The power of a walk

Don’t underestimate the power of a walk * NEW

How You Think About Self-Care

Reframe How You Think About Self-Care by Liane Davey * NEW

The Joy of Movement

The Joy of Movement – a short video * NEW

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Ways to stay fit when you work from home

Should work-at-home fitness be a challenge? All remote workers want to know how to stay active when working from home.

Exercise can boost memory and thinking skills

Moderate-intensity exercise can help improve your thinking and memory in just six months.

5 reasons not to exercise, but are they good enough?

Here are some of the most common reasons we give ourselves to avoid exercise, and our tips to get you into action.

Healthy eating for busy professionals

Healthy eating can be incredibly tricky when you are a busy professional. Whether you are at your desk all day or running from meeting to meeting, you probably find it challenging to eat your meals at the same time every day, focus on fruits and vegetables or say no to highly processed junk food when the afternoon slump hits.