Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 60, July 2014 | Page 45

media partner Ma For Life Run/Walk Modern Athlete magazine is proud to sign up as official media partner of Run/Walk For Life, and in upcoming editions we will feature different branches, focus on success stories in the programme, and highlight the benefits of being part of the Run/Walk For Life programme. W ith more than 100 branches throughout South Africa and over 30 000 members, Run/Walk For Life specialises in getting you started, even if your level of fitness is very low or non-existent, and within three to six weeks you will see a definite increase in your fitness levels and weight reduction. Not Just For Beginners For those who are already fit, Run/Walk For Life also offers advanced fitness training, including up to ultra-marathon distances. This year our various running clubs from all over the country collectively had over 800 members participating in the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon and Half Marathon, while over 700 members completed the Comrades Marathon. That makes Run/Walk For Life one of the biggest and most active athletic clubs in SA! T Programme he • • • • • • Once you have joined, your fitness levels will be assessed and you will be placed in a group according to your ability. The RWFL programme is a three times a week exercise plan that caters for everyone, irrespective of fitness level. A very unfit person may start with as little as just five minutes of aerobic exercise, and the fitter members with anything between 5km and 10km per session, making us the ideal exercise home for the entire fitness spectrum. All members are supervised and monitored by a qualified trainer/manager, most of whom are ultra-marathoners themselves, so you have your own personal trainer. You set your own personal fitness and weightloss goals, in consultation with our staff, and they will design a customised training schedule to suit your goals Advancement up levels is gradual and according to a scientific formula, to ensure progress is neither too fast nor too slow. All exercise groups exercise along pre-marked routes, under the supervision of road leaders – member security is a cornerstone of the programme. The Run/Walk For Life programme is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels, including pregnant women, and a core component of the programme is that members exercise in groups of similar ability and fitness. You will not be made to exercise with people who will push you too hard, nor will you have to wait for slower people. So, whether you are over 70 or under 15, male or female, fit or unfit, thin or overweight, a beginner or experienced athlete, you will be surrounded by people who are just the same as you are! And most importantly, you will have fun, while losing weight and getting fit! Find A Branch Near You Go to www.rwfl.co.za and click on the Branches tab for a handy interactive map where you can search for the nearest branch to where you live or work. MORE INFO: 0861 00 55 66 or [email protected] Your Health. Your Fitness. Your Life. SA's Biggest Running Publication