Region A’s Sports and Recreation Department hosts yet another successful aerobics session in Busy Corner

Despite the cold weather conditions, hundreds of participants took to the Busy Corner Shisanyama parking lot for another instalment of the aerobics sessions.
Hosted by Region A’s Sports and Recreation Department, the adverse weather on August 31, did not deter determined residents who were eager to shed some sweat. And indeed, they shed some sweat as they were taken through their paces by various instructors on the day.

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After the session, there was training equipment to be won, which included weighted gloves, fitness resistance bands, jump ropes, hollow foam rollers, and anti-burst gym balls. The city’s Sports and Recreation assistant director, Mandla Mahlangu, said the aim of the aerobics sessions is to promote a healthy lifestyle among residents. “The aerobics sessions brings social cohesion, togetherness, and a sense of belonging. It’s also a distress mechanism. It has aspects of physical, psychological, as well as emotional well-being. Today’s session was phenomenal and I call on all community members, young and old, to join us so that we can grow participation,” said Mahlangu.

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He then thanked Busy Corner Shisanyama for giving them their parking space, electricity, and toilets facilities to use. Mahlangu concluded that it was important that the community strive for a healthy lifestyle. After the sessions, instructors were given training equipment while participants won through a draw. The next sessions in Busy Corner will be on October 12, and December 7, which will be the last for the year.

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