‘SO LONG AS I BREATHE I WILL TRAIN’

MBABANE – Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) sergeant Bheki Dlamini says training has become part of his DNA.

Speaking to the Sports Desk, Dlamini said training has made him stay fit and healthy while boosting his immune system. He also advised fitness enthusiasts that they should take caution of their diet as it also plays a huge role in ensuring that they stay healthy.

Here is what he had to say:

TIMES: How do improve fitness and health during the lockdown?

BHEKI: You can improve your fitness during the lockdown by doing some exercises. This can include a combination of indoor and outdoor training namely; indoor, aerobics, stationary cycling, HIIT training (height interval intensity training), pilates, yoga, outdoor, walking, jogging, hiking, cycling, specific sport e.g tennis. Above and beyond exercise, good eating habits can also improve health. Good eating habits can be, eating less of processed foods and more of natural food e.g eating fruits as opposed to crisps as a snack, eating foods high in vitamins, particularly vitamin C condition specific food that’s is recommended by a doctor or dietician.

TIMES: Do you know someone who has recovered from covid-19 and how do you support them mentally and otherwise?

BHEKI: “Yes I do. I support them by not stigmatising them and since they have received treatment, I constantly reminded them to continue protecting themselves and others because reinfection is a reality.”

TIMES: How has COVID-19 affected you?

BHEKI: “Due to COVID-19, I have lost some relatives.”

TIMES: What message of hope can you give to those with COVID-19?

BHEKI: “To infected people, I would like to reassure them that COVID-19  is treatable and, therefore, one should be watchful of protecting themselves and the symptoms since early intervention is mostly successful.”

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