Aerobics are not only for women â€“ Timmy T

<p><strong>By Jonk WA Mashamba</strong><br />
jonkm@greateralextoday.co.za</p>

<p>“Let us move away from the stereotype that a man is a man because of a large belly or ‘Mkhaba’, ; that’s old thinking and misleading,” Timmy T Maranda, sports presenter for Alex FM said during the region E aerobics held at Alex Stadium on the 20th of January. The event, unlike the ones held previously, had many new faces, mostly dominated by women. Maranda, who came with his sports team and colleagues from the station, including the breakfast host Siya, said it was old log to think aerobics were meant for women. “We have challenges with sugar diabetes so it’s important that men come and do this kind of activities. This will help you in the long run to fight your heart diseases. It’s important to sweat,” he told our news team. He says he jogs in the morning before he goes to work. “I’m doing this for myself so that I keep fit because it is important. SA has a problem with diabetes.</p>

<p>The only way to become fit is ensuring that we partake in these activities,” says a 36-year-old member of Alex Fun Walk, which started the same Saturday. “Fun Walk will be happening every week,” he added. Maranda said he advised fellow sport presenters to practice what they preach. “I told my sport team that they can’t be preaching sports whilst they themselves are obese. We can’t be preaching something that we are not practicing ourselves.” Ward 107 councilor Ambe Maseko was part of the participants. She appealed to the community at large to take gymnasium seriously; emphasizing that aerobics has the potential to hook the youth from the street as they would be kept busy. “There are a lot of benefits in exercising,” she said. Joyce Kheswa (38) a mother of three kids said she was tired of being shapeless. Kheswa, from 8th avenue, said last year September she weighed 157 kg. “Now I weigh 135 kg. My target is to weigh 75 kg because I want to look like a lady. I don’t look sexy,” she said, adding there a lot to learn from the aerobics. “It is painful yet enjoyable because we dance.”</p>

<p>A part time trainer and model, Jackson Redfield from Alex, he worked very hard to build six packs. He advised members of the community to take advantage of the aerobics scheduled for every month till December. “This activity sustains one’s health.” Pinky Kekana (33), founder and CEO of Body Boost Groom which initiated the ward-based aerobics said she partnered with the Region E and the City of Johannesburg. Kekana was overwhelmed by the turn up. “There were lots of new faces that I have not seen before. That means we are growing. This turn up shows that we are progressing.” The next event is scheduled for February 3rd, to be held at 3rd avenue ground number 1 ward 91, starting at 06.30. Dress code is sport wear and entrance is free. For more information call Kekana on 082 484 6056</p>

Aerobics are not only for women â€“ Timmy T

By Jonk WA Mashamba
jonkm@greateralextoday.co.za

“Let us move away from the stereotype that a man is a man because of a large belly or ‘Mkhaba’, ; that’s old thinking and misleading,” Timmy T Maranda, sports presenter for Alex FM said during the region E aerobics held at Alex Stadium on the 20th of January. The event, unlike the ones held previously, had many new faces, mostly dominated by women. Maranda, who came with his sports team and colleagues from the station, including the breakfast host Siya, said it was old log to think aerobics were meant for women. “We have challenges with sugar diabetes so it’s important that men come and do this kind of activities. This will help you in the long run to fight your heart diseases. It’s important to sweat,” he told our news team. He says he jogs in the morning before he goes to work. “I’m doing this for myself so that I keep fit because it is important. SA has a problem with diabetes.

The only way to become fit is ensuring that we partake in these activities,” says a 36-year-old member of Alex Fun Walk, which started the same Saturday. “Fun Walk will be happening every week,” he added. Maranda said he advised fellow sport presenters to practice what they preach. “I told my sport team that they can’t be preaching sports whilst they themselves are obese. We can’t be preaching something that we are not practicing ourselves.” Ward 107 councilor Ambe Maseko was part of the participants. She appealed to the community at large to take gymnasium seriously; emphasizing that aerobics has the potential to hook the youth from the street as they would be kept busy. “There are a lot of benefits in exercising,” she said. Joyce Kheswa (38) a mother of three kids said she was tired of being shapeless. Kheswa, from 8th avenue, said last year September she weighed 157 kg. “Now I weigh 135 kg. My target is to weigh 75 kg because I want to look like a lady. I don’t look sexy,” she said, adding there a lot to learn from the aerobics. “It is painful yet enjoyable because we dance.”

A part time trainer and model, Jackson Redfield from Alex, he worked very hard to build six packs. He advised members of the community to take advantage of the aerobics scheduled for every month till December. “This activity sustains one’s health.” Pinky Kekana (33), founder and CEO of Body Boost Groom which initiated the ward-based aerobics said she partnered with the Region E and the City of Johannesburg. Kekana was overwhelmed by the turn up. “There were lots of new faces that I have not seen before. That means we are growing. This turn up shows that we are progressing.” The next event is scheduled for February 3rd, to be held at 3rd avenue ground number 1 ward 91, starting at 06.30. Dress code is sport wear and entrance is free. For more information call Kekana on 082 484 6056