Ekurhuleni Fit4Free Aerobics Marathon takes place on Saturday
February is Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Month.
Ekurhuleni Fit4Free Aerobics Marathon will be hosted on February 8 at Germiston Lake, Germiston.
Fitness fanatics in Ekurhuleni will flex and stretch their muscles to achieve physical fitness and wellness.
Ekurhuleni’s health practitioner and manager for non-communicable diseases, Angie Ndhambi, encourages residents to eat healthier and exercise regularly.
“The key to embarking on a healthy lifestyle is to start small and not to break the bank. Residents should ensure they eat a balanced diet and join the City’s free aerobics sessions that are held every weekend across the City.
“While regular exercise and keeping low sugar levels are highly recommended, communities are also advised to follow the diabetic portion plate to ensure a balanced diet,” said Ndhambi.
The City of Ekurhuleni’s Fit For Free Aerobics programme entails three-hour sessions from 9am till noon every Saturday at different areas across the City and are free for the public.
Visit the www.ekurhuleni.go.za for the aerobic session schedules.
During the sessions, Ekurhuleni health practitioners are on site to offer free health screening services, which include a pap smear, HIV testing, blood pressure test, blood glucose test, weight test and cholesterol screening.
The diabetic portion plate recommended for a balanced diet includes:
• Half the plate should consist of fruits and vegetables.
• One quarter of the plate should be one’s choice of protein.
• The other quarter should be filled with any starch.
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