Written by: Willem Lombard
In Pretoria, we are really spoiled for choice when it comes to improving our health and overall fitness. Not only do we have a great selection of major gym chains, but we also have several fitness spots that these gyms don`t want you to know about.
Best of all, these fitness spots know that you may feel scared and intimidated, and therefore provide free introductory sessions to make you feel welcome and at ease, especially if you have never set foot inside a gym.
Botanical Gardens
One of Pretoria`s best attractions is its beautiful Botanical Gardens in Brummeria. It is very well-maintained and a fantastic free fitness spot in Pretoria that gyms don`t want you to know about. If you feel like visiting the Botanical Gardens, there is an entrance fee, and you can find out more about this by phoning them on 012 843 5071, or by visiting their Facebook or Instagram pages.
But what if I told you that you can visit the Botanical Gardens without paying an entrance fee and enjoy a lovely run in a beautiful setting? Then let me introduce you to the Botanical Garden parkrun. It is free of charge and takes place every Saturday at 08:00 at the Botanical Gardens. Visit their Facebook and Instagram profiles, or submit a request by filling out this form. You must register before attending the parkrun, as neglecting to do so will result in an entrance fee being charged by the Botanical Gardens.
CrossFit Taniwha
So you`ve heard a lot about CrossFit and have always been curious to know what it feels like participating in it, but you did not have the courage to sign up. CrossFit Taniwha offers you a free intro session to experience it for yourself. You can also send them an email at [email protected], phone them on 083 254 2154, or check out their Facebook and Instagram profiles for more information.
They are situated in the basement of Glen Village North Shopping Centre. Don`t worry. You do not have to be fit to do CrossFit, and every workout is customised according to your fitness level.
Body Kinetics
The best thing about Body Kinetics is that the gym is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you exercise for half an hour or several hours a day, you have unlimited access to the gym. They also offer free pre-participation health screenings, like a complimentary biokineticist consultation, and an “InBody” evaluation that is interpreted by a professional.
In essence, you can exercise as many times as you want for a fixed monthly fee, which makes it great value for money. This is an absolutely perfect option for people who want to train in a fully equipped gym very early in the morning before work or very late at night after work. They also have different classes to choose from during normal business hours, and you can find out more on their Facebook and Instagram profiles, or phone them on 012 841 4141.
Ryno Latergan Kettlebell Club
Pretoria gyms don`t want you to know about this club. Whether you have never set foot inside a gym or are an avid fitness enthusiast, if you don`t like feeling intimidated by a huge crowd in a gym and want to be part of a small group of people being trained by a personal trainer, then you absolutely have to check out Ryno Lategan Kettlebell Club.
Ryno offers you a free two-week trial to see for yourself if you find kettlebell exercises enjoyable and the right choice for keeping fit and improving your health. Having been a client myself, I can promise you that kettlebell training is the perfect full-body workout, and it is not intimidating at all.
As the owner of the club, Ryno is completely invested in his clients. He has an excellent sense of humour that he integrates into his classes, making sure you are getting a great workout while also having fun. Contact him on 072 971 8945, or visit his Facebook and Instagram profiles for more information.
Zone Fitness
With training sessions called “Boot Camp Maxx”, “Fight Night”, “Cardio Insanity”, and “Super Circuit”, you know that you are in for a fantastic, challenging workout at Zone Fitness. If you are interested in finding out why other gyms don`t want you to know about them, why not fill out a form for a free introduction session?
Zone Fitness has several spots in Pretoria: Campus Square (phone number 010 494 3977), Hatfield (phone number 012 493 0035), and Middestad Mall (phone number 012 111 1633). More information is also available on their Facebook and Instagram profiles.