Keeping Fit in Paarl
Keeping Fit in Paarl
Keeping to a fitness routine is not always easy. The key is to find a workout that best suits your lifestyle and fitness needs. Paarl offers various options for everyone, no matter what your requirements. Now you just need to decide whether you want and individual or team activity and start getting and keeping in shape.
Circuit Training
Circuit training is an excellent way to simultaneously improve mobility, strength and stamina. Find out from your gym about their set programs and whether they’ll be able to do a tailor made program for your fitness level. Virgin Active Paarl 021 872 0630
Squash
Squash is a high-octane game, fuelled by speed. You need to be quick of mind and on your feet. Perfect if you have a fitness buddy and a great way to let off some steam after a hard day at work. Paarl Squash Club 021 872 6050
Pilates
Pilates has been around since the early 20th century and it’s core discipline revolves around muscle control. It helps build flexibility and long, lean muscles, strength and endurance in the legs, abdominals, arms, hips, and back. Juli Geldenhuys 082 534 5070
Yoga
Yoga not only focuses on physical, but mental fitness too, unifying body and mind. There are many different types of yoga to practice, so it’s important to find out which type of yoga is right for you. Gym’s offer yoga classes a few times a week, but you can also look into taking a class at a private instructor. Pat Deacon 082 492 7417
Rugby
For many South Africans, rugby is a serious matter and a source of bursting pride. A physical group contact sport, it improves stamina and working together in a team. Nothing beats the feeling of scoring a try or the ball flying over the goal post. Paarl Rugby Club 021 872 3317
Swimming
Swimming is a great cardiovascular workout. It works practically all of the muscles in the body (if you do a variety of strokes). Swimming can develop a swimmer’s general strength, cardiovascular fitness and endurance. Vineyard Swimming swartfam@adept.co.za
Adventure Bootcamp
Adventure Boot Camp, is a four-week outdoor exercise programme, packed with fun and energising activities designed to help you reach your fitness goals.Women of all ages, sizes and fitness levels are gaining great results and no matter what your fitness level is or if just tired of the same old routine, it’s great way to exercise and make new friends. Juli Geldenhuys 082 534 5070
Canoeing
The Bergriver in Paarl has been the starting point for the Bergriver Canoe Marathon for many years. One of the founding members of the Paarl Canoe Club, Mr Jannie Malherbe, won the Bergriver Marathon 3 times in a row and he was also elected as the very first Springbok of the sport in the whole of South Africa. Paarl Canoe Club paarl_canoe_club@yahoo.com
Polo
Polo is experiencing phenomenal growth – worldwide. Described as the King of Games and the Game of Kings, polo is becoming accessible to more and more people and is enjoyed by young and old, women and men and even entire families. Val de Vie Polo Club 021 863 6100
Horse Riding
Riding develops balance and coordination. The movements required to cue a horse require body awareness. Riding also uses many muscles; most importantly the leg, abdominal, shoulder and back muscles. REC Equestrian Academy 072 247 2929
Cricket
Cricket is a unique game where in addition to the laws, the players have to abide by the “Spirit of the Game”.The standard of sportsmanship has historically been considered so high that the phrase “it’s just not cricket” was coined in the 19th Century to describe unfair or underhanded behaviour in any walk of life. Merwe Genis Cricket Academy 021 872 9118
Martial Arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat that are practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental, physical and spiritual development. Classes for pratices such as Karate, Kick Boxing and Aikido can be taken in Paarl. Paarl School of Aikido info@aikidosa.co.za
Dancing
Move to the beat or glide to soothing sounds of classical music. Whether you want to practice modern dancing or ballet, nothing offers a greater body workout and way of perfecting poise like dancing. Sharon School of Dance 021 872 4278
Aerobics
Popular since the 80’s, women all over the world has flocked together to join aerobics classes. Water aerobics is to augment the cardiovascular conditioning. The resistance of water gives strength and flexibility, leading to better muscular endurance and balance. Virgin Active Paarl 021 872 0630
Zumba®
Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what the Zumba® program is all about. It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party™ that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health. Curves Paarl 021 872 5450
So, there is indeed a fitness regime for all. Don’t put it off, take action today and get your body moving towards a newer, fitter you!