Getting lean and mean!

Submitted by Marcel on Thu, 2010-07-01 07:07

Starting a fitness program can be quite daunting.  Not only is there the question of what you should do to achieve your goals, but even more importantly, are there any exercises that should be avoided? 

Strength training

Many athletes are spending hours per week in the gym or strength room and often come away with disappointing results. The hard fact is that many are still following conventional body-building routines based on programs dating back to the 70’s. In order to be effective in competitive sports, strength training has to be functional, and phased in such a manner that it complements skills development and does not hinder the development of the athlete.

100 Days 'til Summer

Date: 
Mon, 2010-08-23 06:00

100 Days 'til Summer
Had enough of winter?  This health and fitness challenge will help you get ready for the beach!



  • Fitness evaluation

  • Detox kit

  • Daily Natural Way guided nutritional plan

  • FFA's scientific training programs to get you fit progressively and thoroughly!

Contact us for more information.

Fourways Boot Camp

Date: 
Wed, 2010-09-01 05:30

FFA Boot Camp
Our brand new Boot Camp group for the Fourways region will kick off on Wednesday 1 September at Fourways High.  Three days per week, and six sessions to choose from. 
Contact Rhona for more details.

Boot Camp in Lonehill!

Submitted by Marcel on Thu, 2010-06-17 14:56

When Tammy asked if she can take part in our first Boot Camp over five years ago, we were a bit apprehensive.  She had quite a history with an injured knee and was concerned whether the program would be a bit much for her.  Her spunky attitude won us over and after determining the extent of the knee injury, we gave her the go-ahead and agreed to monitor the situation along with her.

Training Programs

At the inception of Fitness From Africa more than a decade ago, there were very few training programs available either on the internet or coaching services as a whole. Nowadays running programs are a dime a dozen and the click of a button will present you with a detailed training program complete with cherries on the top! After all, it’s pretty easy to slap some training runs onto a spreadsheet and piling on the sessions towards the goal event. Some of these may be effective and some not.

Neil Murphy

As Sports Scientist, Neil has worked with numerous national level, as well as provincial sportsmen and women. He is also very proficient in the sports of body building and power lifting.  Neil is the current strength and power coach of the Golden Lions. 

Neil
Murphy
Mobile phone: 
083 698 9061
Birthday: 
Tue, 1981-05-12

Brendan McBirnie

Brendan has been with the Lonehill Exercise & Sports Center since 2003 and is co-owner. He has his honours in Sports Science and is proficient in a wide variety of sports but has a great passion for rugby.

Brendan
McBirnie
Mobile phone: 
0837257161
Birthday: 
Sun, 1982-05-30

Marcel Viljoen

Marcel is the founder of Fitness From Africa and is as passionate about his athletes’ running as he is about his own.  He started running in 1980, and has participated in a variety of disciplines including track, road cross country, marathon and ultra dis

Marcél
Viljoen
Mobile phone: 
0826756399