This Saturday, 28 January, the Nike Women’s Squad is heating up Joburg’s Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit with an epic fitness event. The 90-minute power workout is open to women of all fitness levels, and is designed to test your strength and endurance. Ahead of the event, we caught up with three of the squad members to learn their fitness secrets.
Tarryn Alberts
Professional dancer
Who is your fitness inspiration?
Dancer Lorcia Cooper has always been my motivation. Her body is #goals!
What would you say is the best way to get in shape?
I’d recommend doing 50 burpees, 50 squad jumps and 50 push-ups per day. It’s also a good idea to go on a 30-minute jog at least twice a week.
What is your gym bag must-have?
A good pair of trainers. Nothing is more painful than injuries caused by bad shoes!
Fitness advice to live by?
The body you dream of is attainable. Find out what works for you and stick to it! Nothing worth having comes easily.
Related: 5 Ways to get a dancer’s body
Sbahle Mpisane
Fitness personality
Who is your fitness inspiration?
What truly keeps me motivated to wake up and push myself every day would be my followers and the people I inspire. I constantly try to remind them that giving up is not an option once you start this journey. It’s no longer just about me achieving my best body, it’s also about inspiring others to join the movement.
What would you say is the best way to get in shape?
I’m all about High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) right now.
What is your gym bag must-have?
I have many! Earphones, face wipes, a workout log, a towel and my shaker bottle holding my pre-workout supplement.
Fitness advice to live by?
Become comfortable with the feeling of being uncomfortable. You will be hungry, tired, sore and sweaty. However, true change doesn’t come unless you push yourself outside of your comfort zone. If you just accept the temporary discomfort for long-lasting results, it helps you get through.
Who is your fitness inspiration?
Everyday women who have overcome battles or who have reached goals they thought were impossible – whether it’s a businesswoman who’s finally got that promotion she’s been gunning for, or a lady who’s beaten depression and an unhealthy lifestyle.
What would you say is the best way to get in shape?
The most important thing is to get used to pushing and pulling your own body weight. That means push-ups and pull-ups!
What is your gym bag must-have?
My water bottle and earphones.
Fitness advice to live by?
Ask yourself, “Are my goals bigger than the burger and fries I want to eat?” Your answer should always be yes! Save the burger for a once-a-week cheat and stick to a healthy daily meal that’s going to bring you one step closer to achieving your goals.
Related: Can you really trick your brain into healthy eating?
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