Fitness fanatics find a home at boot camp in Mehlareng

Community members of Tembisa have embarked on a fitness course with the aim to keep fit and to improve their lifestyle. The fitness classes take place at the Mehlareng Tennis Courts at Teanong Section in Tembisa.

The course is conducted by coach Selby Rabalao, the founder of Selby’s Boot Camp Gym.

The former soccer player Rabalao is now a fitness instructor. He holds his fitness sessions every weekday in the morning and on Saturdays.

The group is made up of soccer players, models, netball players and athletics and those who want to lose weight.

Rabalao said the gym started operating in 2015 with fewer people, and that despite the challenges he initially encountered, he was not discouraged.

“Our aim is to keep people active, healthy, disciplined and away from drugs and the streets.

“As a former amateur soccer player, I know that when your body is strong your mind gets to be strong too.”

Lebohang Ratsuma said she signed up to keep fit and to lose weight.

“I joined up because I had just had a baby and wanted to lose weight, and now this has become a hobby which I enjoy every moment. This is a stress relief programme.

“We do different exercises and everyone is free to join up,” added Ratsuma.

“I want to maintain my fitness and keep healthy and to avoid injuries in the field of play because as soccer players it is always advisable to keep fit,” said Henry Langa, a soccer player and assistant fitness instructor.

Langa also said: “I want to build the young ones from young age to keep healthy and fit,” said Langa.

Rabalao is urging business people to invest in his gym.

“We have a shortage of equipment and that hinders us from realising our full potential,” said Rabalao.

For more information please check on facebook at Selby’sRabalao or contact Selby on 071 515 4121.