Bodybuilding and weight training

Bodybuilding
We have weights and other gym equipment for bodybuilders to use in training. A volunteer is available to instruct you on how to use the equipment safely.

This programme is available at Zolani Sport and Recreation Centre. Please visit the facility page for programme times and days.

Weightlifting
Weightlifting can build muscle and strengthen your body, but it is important that you know how to lift weights properly so that you don’t injure yourself. We will teach you how to lift weights and train safely.

This programme is available at Zolani Sport and Recreation Centre. Please visit the facility page for programme times and days.

Bootcamp

Bootcamp is a quick and intense cardio workout based on the bootcamp that new recruits go through when they first join the army.

Bootcamp classes are available at Mandalay Hall. Please visit the facility page for the programme schedule.

Fitness classes 

Aqua aerobics
Aqua aerobics is a fast-paced exercise that takes place in water. As aqua aerobics is practised while standing in the shallow end of a swimming pool, you do not need to know how to swim to take part in the programme.

Please visit the facility pages below for the programme schedules.

Aerobics
Many of our facilities offer aerobics classes taught by trained instructors. Join an aerobics class and get fit while you learn steps and floor work. Our aerobics classes are available for every age group.

Please visit the facility pages below for the programme schedules.

Capoeira
Capoeira is a Brazilian, aerobic martial art which will improve your balance, flexibility and core strength. Classes take place at The Hague Sport and Recreation Centre. Please visit the facility page for the programme schedule.

Spinning
Spinning is a fast-paced exercise class that involves exercise bikes, and is guaranteed to get your heart rate up. Gym instructors teach spinning classes at the Proteaville Recreation Centre. Please visit the facility page for the programme schedule.

Yoga
Yoga is a great way to still your mind while developing flexibility and core strength. Try out a yoga class on Thursday evenings at the Eerste River Multipurpose Centre. Please visit the facility page for the programme schedule.

Zumba
Zumba is a mixture of dance and aerobics, and is a great cardio workout when practiced to energetic music. We offer morning and evening classes at some of our centres. Please visit the facility pages for their programme schedules.

Gym classes and equipment

The City has supplied a number of facilities with gym equipment, with some offering training classes led by gym instructors. Contact the facility of your choice from the options below to find out about their features, equipment and programme times.

Gymnastics

Gymnastics classes
We offer gymnastic classes taught by trained instructors. Lessons include basic gymnastic steps, mat work and floor routines.

Gymnastics classes are hosted at Lotus River Sport and Recreation Centre. Please visit the facility page for the programme schedule.

Gym Nestrada
We offer Gym Nestrada classes led by a trained instructor. Gym Nestrada is a combination of gymnastics and exercise such as mat work, skipping rope and dance.

The programme is currently hosted at Heideveld Community Centre. Please visit the facility page for the programme schedule.

Outdoor activities

We offer a variety of outdoor activities on sunny days. Get fit and have fun when our volunteers set up an obstacle course amongst our outdoor facilities, which include a large field, two mini-soccer pitches, spray park, BMX track, and more.

This programme takes place at Valhalla Multipurpose Centre. Please visit the facility page for the programme schedule.

Walking clubs

Health Walkers Programme
The Health Walkers Programme takes place once a week and includes walking and running in the area, and spiritual dancing. People of all ages are welcome to attend.

The programme takes place at Saxon Sea Hall. Please visit the facility page for the programme schedule.

Proteaville community fitness walk
Members from the Proteaville Recreation Centre have organised a walking group that takes place once a week. The group walks either five or eight kilometres at a time and all community members are welcome to attend.

The programme takes place at Proteaville Recreation Centre. Please visit the facility page for the programme schedule.

Wellness programmes

Health and Wellness Programme
The Health and Wellness Programme runs a fitness and weight-loss challenge that takes place over a few months. The challenge promotes healthy living and eating with regular exercise classes and challenges; small prizes are awarded to participants who have lost the most weight and attended the most classes.

The participating centres announce when their programmes are scheduled to begin:

Morning Wellness 
The Morning Wellness exercise programme runs a variety of fitness activities on weekday mornings. While they change on a regular basis, classes include fitness and conditioning, step class, Zumba, and exercise classes at the Sculpt 24 Gym. 

Morning Wellness is hosted at Lotus River Sport and Recreation Centre. Please visit the facility page for the programme schedule.

Contact us

Visit the facility of your choice for more information about the programme. The Recreation and Parks Department can also help you with your programme queries as can a Recreation and Parks district officer in your area.

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