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What is Sweat for Science?

Sweat for Science is more than a challenge, it’s a movement. Born from the legacy of Prof. Tim Noakes and his ground breaking work in exercise science and nutrition, this annual event invites individuals, families, and communities across the globe to commit to 30 minutes of movement each day for the entire month of July.

Whether it’s a walk, a run, a gym session, or dancing in your living room, every drop of sweat counts. Each step forward is a step toward better health, increased awareness of metabolic disease, and funding the vital work of the Noakes Foundation.

Why We Move

Sweat for Science was created to honour Prof. Noakes’ contributions to the science of human performance, while empowering people to take charge of their health through movement and lifestyle change. By participating, you’re not just improving your own health, you’re helping to support research, education, and outreach efforts that bring hope and healing to communities worldwide.

Make It Count

All participants are encouraged to:

  • Move for 30 minutes daily in any way that feels good.

  • Share their journey on social media using #SweatForScience.

  • Support the mission by fundraising, donating, or simply spreading the word.

A Growing Legacy

Sweat for Science is now an annual event, growing bigger each year with more participants, more impact, and more stories of transformation. It’s a celebration of what we can achieve, together, when we choose to move, to change, and to inspire.

Join us each July as we sweat with purpose, for science, for health, and for the future.

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What is in your Virtual Goodie Bag:

14 Day Meal Plan with Recipes

14 Day Meal Plan with Recipes

Health Tracker

Health Tracker

Intimated Fasting with Resources and Booklist

Intimated Fasting with Resources and Booklist

Everyday ways to get Moving

Everyday ways to get Moving

Selfie Frame

Selfie Frame

wall of honour

Trailblazers of 2025

Karen Health Ciaran McCabe Andy Taylor Wendy Miller Jennifer van den Dool Arnold Jarrell Nicolas James Guntobon Andre Kloppers Ilana Kloppers Louise Benning Rob Clarke Ina Marais Travis Noakes Bronwyn Noakes Thomas Noakes Bredine Vorster Katherine Faure Jeanette Sekgampu

Trailblazers of 2025

Sunette Meyer Bianca Van Toorn Cheryl Poulin Ifan Lloyed Robert Harris Guy Meredith Clare Galloway Sylvia Terblanche Zaibunnisa Cassiem Denise Sewell Brian Sutherland Gerhard Schoonbee Jennifer Meyers Sheena Herron Thea van Tonder Mariska Botha Aadiela Sampson

Trailblazers of 2025

Wendy Moore Beverly Scowen Margaret Blessington Denise Geater Mary Kay Bigelow Teresa Stopka Lucie Cockerill Sean Gardner Jamie-Lee Gardner Gilbert Miller Dinki de Wet Christie Hewlett Ian Gorner Hilda Walters Louise Henry Rawdena van Onselen

Dedicated to the Trailblazers of Change

This space is reserved for the champions, the everyday heroes, and the bold spirits who’ve embraced the Sweat for Science challenge, not just by moving daily, but by motivating others, sharing their stories, and igniting a global health movement.

These individuals are more than participants.
They are trendsetters, role models, and advocates for better health, proving that one small action, repeated daily, can create a ripple of transformation.

Thank you for showing the world what it means to Sweat for Science.

Your movement fuels our mission.

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This Is What Science Looks Like: The faces behind the movement for better health

Sweat in Action The energy. The effort. The impact, captured on video.

Corporate Wellness That Moves You

Empower your team to thrive, discover how Sweat for Science can boost employee health, morale, and productivity through purposeful daily movement.

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Popular Questions

View our Frequently Asked Questions page for a full list of questions and answers. 

Sweat for Science is an annual movement and wellness challenge run by The Noakes Foundation. Every July, participants commit to 30 minutes of daily movement to raise awareness about lifestyle-related diseases, promote better health, and support life-changing nutrition science.

Anyone, anywhere in the world! Sweat for Science is open to all ages and fitness levels, whether you walk, dance, run, stretch, or lift weights, every bit of movement counts.

Simply commit to 30 minutes of movement each day in July. You can sign up for reminders, download resources, and follow along on our social media platforms using #SweatForScience.

Yes, there is a small registration fee, which forms part of our fundraising efforts to support the work of The Noakes Foundation. Your contribution helps us drive research, education, and outreach focused on nutrition and lifestyle change.

You can register directly via our official Quicket page: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/383006-sweat-for-science/

Tracking is optional but encouraged. You can use fitness apps, a journal, or simply post your daily movement updates and selfies on social media to stay accountable and inspire others.

Absolutely! We encourage corporate teams, schools, gyms, and community groups to join in. Visit our Corporate Wellness section or contact us to set up a group challenge.

Anything that gets you moving! Walking, yoga, gardening, dancing, hiking, cycling, gym workouts, bodyweight circuits, even active play with your kids. It’s all about consistent movement.

Your participation helps spread awareness and builds momentum for our mission: fighting chronic disease through science-backed, low-carb nutrition and lifestyle change. Donations and social sharing amplify our impact.

The Wall of Honour is a special section on our website celebrating trailblazers who led the movement, inspired others, and showed exceptional commitment during the challenge.

Yes! Sweat for Science is now an annual event held every July. Join the movement each year and be part of a growing global community dedicated to better health.