Women’s Health hosts its 2020 Fit Night Out event

According to the team behind the event, more than a thousand women participated in the workout party. The team says that the 2020 event was "extra special" because of Women’s Health's launch of the '#FNO' charity drive, which aims to collect previously used fitness gear to benefit women from underprivileged communities.

"We believe that fitness should be accessible to all South Africans," says Danielle Weakley, editor at Women's Health. "But the reality is that, while you can work out anywhere at any time, not everyone can afford quality fitness gear."

"So, in partnership with Adidas, we launched the Fit Night Out charity drive. We asked women to bring their pre-loved fitness gear and trainers along and, in exchange for their donations, they received access to the Adidas style bar, where they were treated by the style team," adds Weakley.

"The response was fantastic. The fitness gear collected will be distributed in underprivileged communities in partnership with the organisation It’s Your Turn, former WH Next Fitness Star and Adidas ambassador Mapule Ndhlovu's foundation," says Weakley. 

The workouts kicked off with a strong warm-up by Lushwill Rossouw from CrossFit District Six, who showed the crowd how to get their muscles ready for the subsequent workouts.

Mapule Ndhlovu had the crowd participate in a mix of high kicks, tuck jumps and 'happy moves' before Women's Health Next Fitness Star 2019 Nomawothi Bafana demonstrated basic bootcamp-inspired moves. Toka Lintsa then led an afro-dance fitness session, which transitioned into the retro studio set from the Virgin Active South Africa team, led by Ceri Hannan.

To end the night, the Cape Town-based team from SWEAT 1000 led the finale. All the workouts were accompanied by DJ Junglegum. The night was MCed by Rori Thandekiso. 

Headline partner Adidas set up the Adidas style bar, where those who donated their pre-loved gear could get their hair braided, make-up glittered or nails stencilled by the style team.

Official hydration partner Powerade kept a supply of ice-cold refreshment. Additionally, there were plenty of sponsor activations, including Mitchum's refresher station and Fry's Family Foods' vegan burger stand.

For more information, visit www.womenshealthsa.co.za. 

*Image courtesy of Women's Health magazine