Police officers strengthen fitness levels at training

The eThekwini Outer South (EOS) SAPS cluster held its annual fitness training at Isipingo sports grounds on Wednesday, 27 July.

The fitness assessment was led by the provincial human resource development office. Every year, police officials are assessed on their fitness level, as they face many challenges which requires them to be fit and ready to protect at all times. General fitness training works towards broad goals of overall health and well-being, rather than narrow goals of sport competition, larger muscles or concerns over appearance.

Police stations that participated included KwaMakhutha, Amanzimtoti, Folweni, Isipingo, Umbumbulu, Umkomaas, Umlazi and Bhekithemba. The Umlazi K9 unit, VIS, Isipingo Pound and Umlazi FCS also participated on the day.

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All members gathered to do their fitness assessments, which started with a warm-up aerobics fitness session. Members participated with great enthusiasm and seemed to enjoy every moment. They were split in two groups – those who wanted to participate in a walk and those who wanted to do shuttle runs.

The fitness assessment was wrapped up with push ups and sit ups, and members were encouraged to do as many push ups as possible within a minute. “The fitness assessment was a great way for the police official to distress and engage. I am very impressed with the dedication of all members who participated. This shows that members are serious about staying in good health in order to continue serving their communities with fit and healthy bodies,” said acting EOS cluster Brigadier, Vukani Mgobhozi.