We’ve all made that (or a similar) promise, only to have a hundred and one excuses come next Comrades. Perhaps you've never done a thing about keeping fit or losing weight. Or perhaps you have. You might have tried isometrics and dabbled in calisthenics. You might have hopped on an exercise bike or a rowing machine, or simply rolled a little wheel-thing up and down the floor. You might have even d
one the unthinkable - joined a gym. Strange places, gyms. Snobby, and bristling with posers (you underwear even needs to match!!!) - it can be a frightening experience. For the most part. And there you are, pathetically trying to get fit . . . . . and hopefully lose some weight - feeling highly intimidated, bored, lonely as hell and more alienated than ever. Makes you want to run a mile? We, at Run/Walk For Life, specialize in getting you started even if your level of fitness is very low/non existent. The scientific and computerized measurements recorded by each member after every session have shown that within as little as three to six weeks, you will be showing a definite increase in fitness levels and weight reduction, depending on your goals. You will also be less stressed and much more productive at work. Once you have joined, your fitness levels will be assessed and you will be placed in a group according to your ability. The Run / Walk For Life programme is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels and for pregnant women. A major emphasis of the program is on fitness and weight loss through personal goal setting. Through the programme, you set your own personal goals, in consultation with our highly trained staff. Highly trained staff members create personal and customized training schedules to suit YOUR goals, which could be anything from weight -loss to intensive training, or doing basic and gentle exercise with a group of other similar and friendly people. Your progress towards these goals is then scientifically monitored under close supervision Run/Walk for Life branches are managed by highly, and scientifically, trained franchisees, most of whom are ultra –marathon athletes. Run/Walk for Life members exercise in supervised groups of similar ability, meaning that you will not find yourself being pushed too hard and battling to keep up with members who are fitter than you – similarly, you will not spend your exercise sessions having to wait for members who are slower than you – you will exercise with a group of members who are of similar ability and fitness to yourself. Founded by a medical doctor, Run/Walk for Life is South Africa’s leading fitness and weight loss program, and is the only exercise program of its kind to be approved by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa. As a program with very strong medical underpinnings, the medical benefits achieved by members on the program are astounding. Look at the underlying successes recorded by Run/Walk For Life in a 12 month period:
32 000 kilograms of weight lost
900 members reduced cholesterol levels
829 members reduced their levels of insulin dependence
600 members reduced their dependence on blood pressure medication. All members are screened for the risk of heart disease, and undergo free monthly Blood Pressure measuring. Members’ progress is monitored by monthly computerized reports to ensure safe, productive exercise. Run/Walk For Life has an athletics club of over 1900 members, ensuring that whatever your fitness level, your needs will be catered for. Time to get started today!!
