Kwa-Thema library hosts sports health programme to promote healthy lifestyles  

Kwa-Thema – Kwa-Thema Library staff members Nkosana Radebe and Sizakele Vilakazi organised a sports health programme under the theme A healthy body breeds a healthy mind.

The programme, held on February 21, also supported Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Month, observed in February.
It started with an aerobics session as part of a warm-up.

Radebe said, “It is important to keep our bodies functional through regular exercising habits, healthy eating and adapting to healthy lifestyle choices.”

He said regular physical activity improves muscle strength and boosts endurance.

“Exercise sends oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and helps your cardiovascular system work more efficiently. When your heart and lung health improve, you have more energy to tackle daily chores.

“Research suggests that healthy lifestyle behaviours and habits promote mental health and wellness and can be used to prevent and treat mental health conditions.

“This event aimed to empower and teach the community about the importance of eating healthily and adapting to a healthier lifestyle with healthier lifestyle patterns,” explained Radebe.

The programme also invited the fitness group Amagabadhiya, founded by Seipati Mama Action’ Dhludhlu (59). These people of all ages meet weekly at the Kenneth Masekela Secondary School for fitness sessions.

“Gym is not only for the youth but for every individual. Mama Action is an active and supportive woman who does not look her age because of her commitment to fitness and health.

“She turns 60 this year, and we are proud of everything she has contributed to this fitness group with help from Mandla Malapale. She exercises three times daily and is also a natural runner,” explained group member Kgomotso Qubu.

Qubu added that the group supports one another, works collaboratively and always tries to recruit more members. She said they hike, walk and have other fitness initiatives, saying they try to combat social issues such as drug and alcohol abuse, among others.

“We sometimes get addicts seeking help from us, and we do not neglect them because many are trying to find healthy habits. We help where we can because among us are professionals who can advise or help,” she added.

She concluded by saying junk food is unhealthy and can cause several illnesses.

“A person must not eat too much junk, control their eating patterns and resort to clean eating. Everyone is welcome to join our fitness group, and it is free,” she concluded.

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