Times Of Swaziland: IN-HOUSE WORKOUT PROGRAMME

IN-HOUSE WORKOUT PROGRAMME
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Pholsile Hlophe on 26/03/2020 08:30:00


MBABANE – Boost your immune system, stay fit and strong in the comfort of your
home.
The Kingdom of Eswatini, like most countries affected by COVID-19, is in a
20-day partial lockdown as an attempt to minimise the spread of the deadly virus
that has claimed over 15 000 lives globally. The lockdown is a state of
emergency protocol that has also resulted in the suspension of all sports
activities and mass gatherings. Fitness Clubs and sports recreational facilities
have been closed but to make sure that her clients maintain their fitness during
this national confinement period, Studio-Z fitness instructor Zama Portgieter
has empowered her clients with a workout programme that they can do at home on a
daily basis. Studio-Z is a ladies-only gym situated on the outskirts of Manzini
along Hhelehhele road.
Train
“As Studio-Z, we have decided to train in the safety of our homes due to the
COVID-19 pandemic.  I set-up a bodyweight training programme which runs from
Monday to Thursday. I send out daily workout videos which are also effective
with bodyweight and add dumbbells for those who have them at home. We motivate
each other by reposting short clips of us training in our homes so that we
remain motivated to stay active through this lockdown,” said Portgieter. This
programme is not only limited to Studio-Z members but is open to every willing
individual. Phindile Mdlallahwa, one of Studio-Z members who is also part of the
home fitness programme said expressed her appreciation to the coach for
continuing to motivate them during this critical time.
“The programme is remarkable and we keep each other accountable through the
videos that we share on our Whatsapp group every day. At home I do not have to
worry about social distancing because I train individually and I do not share my
equipment with anyone. We work with what we have without the need for heavy
machines. The online workout has helped us a lot,” said Mdlallahwa. Anyone
interested in taking part in the programme can contact the trainer on 7670 2959.