Sleepy Salt Rock has Gym Bunnies Jumping
The sleepy seaside town of Salt Rock can finally boast TWO internationally acclaimed fitness franchises. With the Crossfit box moving into its new home at the Linc facility and Curves Ballito making its way to its new home at Tiffany’s centre, the sleepy holiday town may just be waking up?
The face of fitness in the area is changing. The arrival of fitness corporate giant, Virgin Active into the area in September sparked a number of significant changes.
Sadly, the Lockeroom, an icon in Ballito since Pam Locke started the gym on Ballito Drive so many years ago, will close its doors at the end of October. Most Ballito residents will have spent some sweaty hours in the establishment at some point in their fitness journeys.
Gladly, two fitness giants have taken the stride northward and will now serve the growing communities in Salt Rock and Sheffield Beach.
CrossFit, previously housed in the basement below Iron Angel in Ballito has moved to the Linc Campus in Foxhill and Curves, the American inspired women only gym, will open at Tiffany’s Shopping Centre in November.
Curves Ballito owner, Anthea Wilkins, is excited about the move. Having occupied an upper level at Platinum Park in Ballito for some years, she found many members were frustrated by the traffic issues at the Ballito premises.
“The move is unfortunate for our members living in Ballito, but for the majority who live out this way, it was not open soon enough.” Wilkins said. “We will be offering longer opening hours to cater for our working women. For those coming home from work in Umhlanga or Durban, a quick stop at Tiffany’s for a 30 minute workout and a bag of groceries is heaven compared to the mire of traffic in Ballito!”
Curves Women Only Gym offers a complete health and fitness solution. The 30 minute, functional based exercise classes combine cardio and resistance training for maximum fat loss and Curves members also have access to nutritional and dietary advice. America’s favorite Biggest Loser trainer, Jillian Michaels has created specific training programs for the international franchise gym.
Contact Curves Ballito on 0325254290 or Email Curves for more information.
CrossFit Ballito is situated at the Linc Campus in Foxhill.