Mass aerobics session at Germiston Lake on Saturday
The event is a culmination of eight months of the Ekurhuleni Aerobics Marathon series
The City of Ekurhuleni, in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Sports and Recreation and Virgin Active will on Saturday, December 12 convene a ground-breaking mass participation physical fitness event dubbed the Fit for Free Aerobics Marathon at Germiston Lake.
The eight-hour long aerobics marathon is set to be electrifying with qualified Fit for Free instructors leading participants of all ages in intense sessions, all in the name of alleviating disease, stress and obesity.
The event is a culmination of eight months of the Ekurhuleni Aerobics Marathon series, which took place on Saturday mornings throughout the City since April.
“As the City of Ekurhuleni, through the aerobics marathon sessions, we seek to promote social cohesion while addressing the serious issue of healthy living among our citizens, encouraging them to improve their health status,” said Ekurhuleni spokesperson, Themba Gadebe.
To kick start the eventful day, there will be a 5km fun run and walk which is scheduled to start at 7am at Germiston Lake.
The high paced aerobics session will begin at 9am with a stimulating Hi-Low, Kata Box and Zumba.
Furthermore, the programme of activities for the day will dedicate an hour to cater for senior citizens’ fitness.
For more information, those who wish to participate in the aerobics marathon may contact Melvin Kruger on 011 999 1373 or Tebogo Saane on 011 999 1370.
Details of the Aerobics Marathon are:
Date: Saturday, 12 December 2015
Time: 07:00 – 15:00
Venue: Germiston Lake
