Are You Ready to Fit45?

On Tuesday 11 and Tuesday 25 July at 18:15, Val de Vie Estate residents are invited to a complimentary Fit45 training session at The Yard Gym.

Discover the exhilaration of a Fit45 workout, combining cardio, strength training and functional movements during a 45-minute session. Led by expert trainers, Fit45 will challenge your endurance, boost your metabolism and leave you feeling energised. Whether you are a ftness enthusiast or are just starting your gym journey, these introductory events are the perfect opportunity to engage with Fit45 and see if it’s the right ‘ft’ for you.

Limited spots are available. Please RSVP to theyard@ftlifetraining.co.za to secure your place. The team at The Yard Gym look forward to seeing you there!

Raising the Bar

Personal trainer at The Yard Gym, Zach Snyman, will travel to India in July to represent South Africa at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation Championships. Competing in the men’s 67kg category, he will showcase his strength and skill in two technical competition lifts, the ‘snatch’ and the ‘clean and jerk’. In preparation, Zach is adhering to a strict training regime and eating plan, with fve training sessions per week, totalling an average of 13 hours.

Zach discovered his passion for weightlifting after participating in CrossFit, where he relished the challenge of heavy lifting. He has previously participated in several national events, including the prestigious South African Weightlifting Championships. However, this is his frst international competition – and if all goes well, he hopes to compete at the Commonwealth Games in Australia in 2027.

While in India, Zach aims to achieve a personal best, and if all goes to plan, he will also attempt a national record. The current national records for Zach’s weight category are 110kg for the snatch and 145kg for the clean and jerk. To set the national records, he will have to snatch 1.65 times his body weight and clean and jerk 2.15 times his body weight – an impressive demonstration of his strength and determination. We wish Zach all the very best.

Zach’s trip to India will be entirely self-funded; if you would like to support his fundraising efforts, please scan the QR code.

Defying Limits: Tatenda’s Journey to Bodybuilding Success

Tatenda Makiwa, Personal Trainer at The Yard Gym, recently competed in the PCA South Africa, Cape of Storms bodybuilding competition, achieving an impressive 1st place in the Classic Bodybuilding and 2nd place in the Men’s Physique categories. His journey to the stage involved many months of rigorous training and commitment, as he followed a carefully structured training and eating regime that pushed him to his limits. For eight weeks, Tatenda undertook a volume training-focused programme to increase muscle mass and strengthen his physical foundation, followed by four weeks of low-volume, high-intensity workouts that fne-tuned his physique. “I am extremely passionate about what I do, and I believe the discipline and dedication required for competitive bodybuilding enable me to grow personally. I also hope it inspires those around me not only to train hard but perhaps to embark upon their bodybuilding journey,” he said. Tatenda has been training for 14 years and competing for the last six years. In 2018, he was placed 5th in the world at the WFF International held in Singapore in the Men’s Physique category.

To arrange a personal training session with Tatenda, call or WhatsApp 063 572 9734.