TPee Active - Using fitness as a vessel to transform people’s lives holistically

Whenwethinkoffitness,weoftenthink of a big muscular guy, smelly sweat, pain, discomfort and disgusting green drinks.

Itisbecausethereissuchaterriblegymculturein mainstream media that is fixated on extreme diets,exerciseandsuffering.

How many of us pick up weight without thinking and when we have to do some work at losing it, often pick up a gym membership andleaveitafterafewattempts?

Well, TPee’s Tsholo believes in not only physical body work but follows a holistic understanding of your body so that you can fully embrace the change, and gain true empowerment and happiness in your own body

Fitnespreneure, wife and mother of three TsholoPeetersisnotonlyafitnessinfluencer, and Mrs SA finalist but uses all of the hats she wears to build change to transform women, and her voice to speak for the less fortunate andmostvulnerableinsociety.

Black woman in science

Our fave fitness hun is not only teaching us how to be extraordinary in our own lives but also lives it herself; she is taking up space in corporate as one of the telecoms industryleading systems engineers with over 16 years of experience. With a computer engineering foundation then later furthered her studies into more business solutions, products and business analysis to suit her personality she is leading teams on products for innovative solutions.Howinspiring!

“Passion leads to purpose”

Buildingherfitnessbrandovertenyears ago,overthisverydemandingjob,beinga youngmom,wifewithsmallkidswas difficultbutitwas“organic”.

Itbeganwithhersimplypostingher normalworkoutsandrunsjugglingher actuallife.Betweenbeingthekindof momwholovedtowearcostumesforher children,baking,planningparties,and workingfulltimeandyetstillwantingto beactivewithworkoutsandkeeping active.

Shegainedmorefollowersandthey neededhertipsandtricks.Thatishowher onlinegroupwasformed,withnormal peoplewholikedherauthenticityand concistency.Thiswastenyearsagoandthe grouphasbecomeafamily,athriving businessandasourceofincome.

Shehassincedoneapersonaltrainingcourseandlearned howtoassistmorepeopleinaconstructiveway Sheis alwaysinspiredbythestoriesofpositivefeedbackand people’stestimoniesoffightingdiabetes,mentalhealthand generallyfeelinggoodaboutthemselves.

Becoming Mrs SA… a top 10 finalist

Modelling is one of those things little girls dream and think about, this was the case for Tsholo especially because of her striking resemblance with BasetsanaKhumalo

When the Mrs South Africa competition was brought to her attention, she thought well “There is only one crown, but it is a good avenue to model with a purpose ” . She entered for the fun and ended up learning so much more. Mrs South Africa is not about the crown, it is about serving your community.Itisalsoexpensivetobeapartofitand a lot of investment is needed, but the benefits and networksareworthit.

The pageant teaches you how to be a businesswoman, and how to allocate funds for yourself and for your cause. It teaches you how to use the Miss SA finalist sash to open doors for others. How to write a proposal. There are many groups and individuals that need you to be a bridge for them and fight for them. Tsholo is still running community events, and negotiating for certain children’ssportskitsandschoolshoes.

Beauty? How do I define it…

Being content with one ’ s true self is true beauty. Understanding growth comes from within. Appreciation of growth. You become beautiful, by being content with your imperfections. Understanding that I have imperfections and being vulnerable

What do you do with your beauty? Do you use it in advocating for real issues? Advocating for human rights. Against gender-based violence, standing up for others. That is true beauty.

Tpeeactive: TransformEmpower-Give Back

Tpee Active offers a range of fitness services, namely personal training, 6week programmes, online/live/outdoor consultations and groups. There is also fitness apparel structurally suited for all bodies. The transformation has various aspects to offer holistic wellness: environmental, financial, occupational, physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual.

The pillars are to transform, empower and give back. Collaboration with other coaches allows this dream to be a reality. This allows full enrichment and total health and empowerment.

Milestones

Over and above everything. Listening to and hearing the testimonies from the people that we have helped is amazing and really affirms the truepurposeofwhatwearedoingatTPeeActive.

Tsholo speaks of true Internal fulfilment while doing this work. As a person who has been diagnosed with anxiety, being in a good state of fulfilment and having control while helping others with their mental health troubles is amazing This is a good space To be a wellness ambassador at her corporate workspace is also a positive affirmation, that recognition is meaningfulandisanhonour.

Tips from our Fitness Fave

Don’tmarryresults.Marrytheprocess.

When you fixate on the process and learn to concentrate on it, you will not be hurt when your body responds differently. All bodies are different.Thebodythanksyoueventually.

Dowhatyoucankeepdoingforalongtime

Canyoukeepitup?Makedecisionsthatyoucan keepupwithandthatyouenjoy

Lessons along the way

When Tsholo entered the fitness industry, a lot was going on and she felt that the market was congested. She asked herself, “ everyone is doing this, why me? Why will people support me?” but her brand was authentic and lifestyle based, people relatedtoherreallifeexperiencessomuch more. There are no shortcuts. There are many products in the market but she has keptherselfauthenticandtrue.

Thereisalwayscompetitionandanewkid on the block, especially online with social media platforms like Tik Tok. One always needs new ways of thinking and innovation.

With apparel, finding the perfect fit, for boobs,andbumsthatprovidesupportand comfort for her target market She needed to try a lot and do a lot of research to get theidealproduct.

Tips from our Fitness Fave

They are currently developing an app which will be an online fitness with a mentalhealthmanagementelement

Especiallywiththefood.Keeptruetoyourbody especiallywhennooneislooking.

StayTruetoyourself, Surround yourself with good people and like-mindedpeople.

When you have an accountability group and partner,everythingisbetter.

Lydia Salt Director

L&D Salt and Partners are SAGE & XERO

Certified Consultants and a Certified Training Centre based in Pinetown with over 33 years of experience The business was founded in 1990 by Dylan Salt, who had a vision that computers would be dominant in the future, indeed they were as the software evolved in the information age as well as the fourth industrial revolution that followed. They have been able to assist in integrating computer systems into various businesses with their software and training This allows business owners peace of mind knowing that their business ticks all the necessary boxes.

Their team of made up of four highly trained & experienced individuals who offer collaboration, authentic communication, accountability and making a difference in the partnership. They specialise in Sage Pastel Payroll, Accounting, VIP and Xero Software - Sales, installations and training They also do Payroll Outsourcing and are a certified classroom training company. They assess business processes and operational requirements and advise the best way forward.

What is the secret of success after 33 years?

Wehavebeenabletoretainclients.Themajor milestone is that we have conducted our businessfor33yearswithmanyclientsstillwith usfromourbeginningyears Thisisbecausewe treat all clients equally and with the same respectandimportance.“Nojobhasbeenthe biggestorsmallest-weapproacheachclientas ifitisourbiggestjob”.

Oursuccesshasprimarilybeenthroughwordof mouth,whenclientsfeelwelltakencareof,they naturallyreferustotheirnetworks,andthatis how our business has grown. We do value networking via various business networks and tradeorindustryevents Wealsohaveawebsite as well as social media like Facebook and an Instagrampresence.

What advice do you have for upcoming business owners?

Don’t ever assume going on your own is a walk in the park

Do your due diligence because if you don’t succeed you stand to lose everything. Hard work and integrity is very important. Challenges are always immense in any business, from finance, systems, premises, staff, pandemics, staying relevant in a constantly changing environment

After33years,L&Dplanstocontinueservicing their clients and expand further The future is verypositiveastherewillalwaysbebusinesses inneedofourservices.ThroughGodandJesus Christ, the business will continue to soar and flourish. The founders have high integrity and runtheirbusinesswithgoodprinciples,ahigh regardfortheircustomersandhonesty.Always goingtheextramilefortheclients.Wefreely givealotofadvicetoourclientsandlovetosee theirbusinessesgrow.