The rain and chilly wind did nothing to dampen the spirits of the dozens of community members who flocked to Germiston Lake for the Fit for Free aerobics session on Saturday.
Staying fit and healthy is high on many people’s list of priorities as they head into the new year, and with February being Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Month, what better time for the community to focus on their health.
This month is dedicated to highlighting the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle by making small behavioural changes.
With this in mind, and to help the community of Ekurhuleni reach and maintain their fitness goals, the metro hosted the first Fit for Free aerobics session of the year, which saw residents being put through their paces in a series of high-energy workout routines.
The sweat-dripping three-hour workout marathon was led by a number of professional fitness instructors.
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The day offered participants an array of action-packed activities, from Zumba and steps to aerobics and kick-boxing, to name but a few.
There were smiles all round as music played and young and old did their best to keep up with the instructors, who encouraged the crowd through each routine.
Ekurhuleni’s health practitioner and manager for non-communicable diseases, Angie Ndhambi, encouraged residents to eat healthier and exercise regularly.
“The key to embarking on a healthy lifestyle is to start small and not to break your bank balance.
“Residents should ensure they eat a balanced diet and join the metro’s free aerobics sessions that are held every weekend across Ekurhuleni,” said Ndhambi.
“While regular exercise and keeping sugar levels in one’s diet low is highly recommended, communities are also advised to follow the diabetic portion plate to ensure a balanced diet.”
The metro will continue to hold similar aerobics sessions throughout the metro to promote healthier and more active lifestyles among communities.
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