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My Mental Health & Fitness Journey: Why You Can Always Get Back Up, Gurl
Hi babes, it’s Katinka here — the founder of Getupgurl. I wanted to sit down and tell you my real story about mental health, fitness, and all the messy in-betweens. Because let’s be honest: the journey is never a straight line. Life After School: The Dark Hole  When I left school, I knew nothing about nutrition. All I was taught was that “protein and salad” = healthy. That was it. Then came university and early adulthood — late nights, parties, cheap junk food because that’s all you can afford. You... Read more...
How to Make More Mindful Choices Daily
In the middle of busy schedules, notifications buzzing, and a million things on our to-do lists, it’s easy to go through life on autopilot. But here’s the truth: your daily choices shape your health, your mindset, and the way you show up in the world. Mindfulness isn’t just about meditation—it’s about learning to pause, breathe, and choose with intention. At Getupgurl, we’re all about living with purpose, joy, and balance. Here are some simple ways to make more mindful choices every single day: 1. Start Your Morning With Presence  Instead... Read more...
Spring Into Health: How to Reset Your Routine After Winter
Oh how we know it. Winter has a way of slowing us down. Between colder mornings, comfort food cravings, and shorter days, it’s normal for healthy habits to slide a little. But here’s the good news: spring is the perfect time to reset your body, mind, and routine—and science backs it up. How can I do this? Well look no more! Here is some tips to get you back into a lovely rountine. 1. Harness the Power of Daylight As spring arrives, days get longer and sunnier. Exposure to natural... Read more...
Why You Need a Hype-Girl in Your Fitness Journey
Let’s be honest—sticking to a health and fitness routine isn’t always easy. Life gets busy, motivation dips, and sometimes you’d rather stay on the couch than lace up your sneakers. That’s where a hype-girl comes in. She’s not just a friend; she’s your personal cheerleader, accountability partner, and motivator all rolled into one. And science shows that having support makes all the difference. 1. Accountability is Everything Studies show that people who have an accountability partner are far more likely to stick to their fitness goals. Why? Because when someone... Read more...
Welcome to the getupgurl App
Welcome to Getupgurl – Your New Chapter Starts Here! First of all – welcome, gorgeous! We are SO excited to have you as part of the Getupgurl community. By subscribing to the app, you’ve just taken a powerful step toward a healthier, happier, more confident version of YOU – and we’re here to cheer you on every step of the way. What You Can Expect Inside the App Weekly Home-Based WorkoutsEvery week, you’ll find fresh new workouts designed to keep things fun, effective, and sustainable. Whether you’re just starting out,... Read more...
Your App questions answered
Cancellations & Refunds As with all apps, YOU MUST MANUALLY CANCEL YOUR SUBSCRIPTION on your phone’s settings/in your app store yourself, before the renewal date. (This was indicated to you in an email directly from your App Store to confirm your subscription on the day that you subscribed. See example below.) Every app will continue with deductions until you cancel it, regardless of whether you decided to renew or not. This also applies to the Getupgurl App. Do NOT rely on an email notification to inform you that your subscription... Read more...
Contact Us
Hello and welcome to the Getupgurl community! The Getupgurl Team is eager to support your health and fitness journey. If your question isn’t covered by the answers provided here, let us know.We are excited to chat with you! Getupgurl client services is contactable via:WhatsApp: +27 78 040 4297 (Monday to Friday 8:00 – 12:00)Email: info@getupgurl.com (Office hours) Read more...
Exciting News: LK Fitness is Becoming Getupgurl!
Exciting News: LK Fitness is Becoming Getupgurl!
Dear valued subscriber, We have some exciting updates to share with you! The LK Fitness app is officially transitioning into Getupgurl — a vibrant, modern health and fitness community designed... Read more...
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy – Getupgurl   The coming into effect of the Protection of Personal Information Act No. 4 of 2013 (referred to as “POPIA”) on 1 July 2020 sets conditions for how information can be processed. POPIA aims to ensure that Personal Information is processed in line with internationally accepted data protection principles. This Privacy Policy is in terms of the POPIA. POPIA is intended to protect both natural and juristic persons (Data Subjects) from harm by protecting their personal information. POPIA ensures that all websites, companies, and organisations (Responsible... Read more...
Terms of Use
Terms of Use – Getupgurl Effective as of September 2023 PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY. Welcome to the Getupgurl community! These terms of use and any other terms and documents expressly incorporated herein, each as may be amended, supplemented or replaced from time to time (together, the “Terms of Use”) apply to your use of (and subscription to) the Getupgurl website, Getupgurl mobile application (“Getupgurl App”), articles, Getupgurl App Facebook closed group forum, online shop or one of our other products or services, all of which are part... Read more...