Fitness Group on the right track to success
Walkers inspire residents to remain fit
Dannhauser residents have proved they can talk the talk and walk the walk.
Thanks to the newly formed Dannhauser Fitness Group, residents have been keeping fit, having fun and inspiring others in the process.
The group originally started when Sharda Narothum, Farzanah Dookie and Anitha Dookie, inspired by the CANSA Relay For Life, decided to start walking daily. Their first walk was to Newcastle where Sharda completed the entire walk, while Farzanah and Anitha completed 26kms each. As news of the walkers spread, more people wanted to join and so the Dannhauser Fitness Group was born.
Walks started around South Park Grounds but once they got into the swing of things the group started to move further out. The group planned walks to Durnacol and Hattingspruit, encouraging members to break free of their comfort zones. Now with 19 females and 10 males as part of their ranks, the group are hoping to encourage more youngsters to join them. Currently the youngest member is 7-years-old and the oldest is 80.
Once a week the group walks to Durnacol, where members work out at the local gym, before walking home again. Mrs Chetty described becoming a member of the fitness group as life changing. “When I started I didn’t think I could walk 1km, but now I can complete 10kms. Sharda, Farzanah and Jay are always checking up on us to see how we are doing. They always encourage you and even run back to see that you’re ok,” she said.
Capt Jay Narothum, who also assists in motivating and assisting the group, encouraged youngsters to take part. “Don’t let life pass you by. Rather focus on sport in your younger days then rely on meds in your older age,” he said.
Farzanah and Sharda echoed these sentiments, encouraging more people to come on board. “You are never too old or young to walk. If you want to stay fit, have fun and lead a healthy lifestyle, then join us,” they said.
With their ranks slowly growing and more people living healthier lifestyles, the Dannhauser Fitness Group is definitely on the right track to success.
Some of the members will be participating in their first official walk this Saturday in Volksrust.
