GLADIATORS AEROBATHON GAINS MOMENTUM

MBABANE – The monthly Fitness Gladiators Aerobathon is growing by leaps and bounds.

Mbabane entertainment hot spot, Solani’s Shisanyama was a hive of activity yesterday morning as fitness fanatics enjoyed four hours of sweat and fun through numerous workout sessions. The fourth edition of the wellness initiative reflected an increasing number of attendants compared to the previous ones.

A line-up of five fitness trainers in Phathizwe Dlamini, Phenga Vunga, Sifiso Dlamini, Stfombo Dlamini and the host of the event Bongani ‘The Tiger’ Mthupha, conducted yesterday’s sessions. Exercise workouts for the day included aerobics, body conditioning, body combat, the rope challenge, weights and yoga.
Coach Mthupha lived up to his promise and awarded three gladiators free membership in local gyms. Mbabane Government Renal Unit doctors walked away with the first and second prizes. Dr Phile Dlamini was recognised as the fittest gladiator and was offered a two-month free membership at Active Matrix gym. Her colleague, Ncane Hlatjwayo won a 60-day free membership at S-Motion Gym. The third winner was Thulani Shongwe, who also won one-month free membership at Ngwenya Active Wellness Gym.

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The host of the event was commended for spicing up the sessions by introducing new workouts each month.
Among yesterday’s exercises, yoga was the majority’s favourite.
Yoga instructor Stfombo explained the importance and benefits of the different poses particularly in relaxing the mind, controlling breathing and stretching the entire body.

“Yoga gives you strength, flexibility and mind-body awareness. It is a full body workout as it combines mind exercises as well as physical strength and can be done at home any time. It is a great activity to fight diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease,” said Dlamini.

Dr Dlamini also encouraged people to live a healthy and active lifestyle. She said exercising was good for blood circulation throughout the body, which is vital in foiling life-threatening diseases such as diabetes, kidney disease, hypertension and heart failure.

Coach Mthupha further thanked all the participants for their dedication and bravery in taking responsibility for their lives. He further invited more people to join Fitness Gladiators and promised to treat them to a surprise workout next month.

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