Function-Fit

07/07/2024

12/06/2024

MEET THE TEAM - Reggie 🏋🏾‍♂️

Reggie has been at Function Fit since the opening of the Howick premises. As our in house personal trainer, Reggie is a familiar face to all who come to the gym.

“I originally come from Empangeni and still have a home there. I worked at a gym in Pietermaritzburg before moving to Function Fit SA when it opened in Howick.

I have a personal trainers certificate and a spinning instructors certificate. My passion for helping people to get fit and to be in the gym is what made me want to get these certificates.

This year I have started to run early morning classes at the Function Fit gym and would love to see even more people joining these so we can get fit together 💪🏼”

Contact us if you are interested in finding out more about the early morning classes with Reggie or booking your one on one personal training session with him!

06/06/2024

MEET THE TEAM: Morne 🏋️‍♂️

"I am a registered biokineticist, having obtained my BSc Honours in Biokinetics at the University of Zululand. I completed my internship in Rivonia, Johannesburg, and continued to live and work there for 8 years before moving to the Hilton/Howick area in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. I have been practicing Biokinetics in the Hilton/Howick area for the past 12 years. My passion for helping people is what initially drew me to this line of work; and combined with my love for fitness and exercise, prompted me to begin Function Fit SA.

At Function Fit people are able to benefit one on one by booking a biokinetics assessment and/or follow up sessions with me for exercise prescription. They are also able to simply join the gym, which has specifically been set up as a functional and friendly space where they can work on their rehabilitation journey individually, or as part of the functional cross-training classes that I offer. It is crucial for me that all of my clients have somewhere that they are able to safely and confidently work on their rehab; as well as have the added benefit of exercising with like-minded people. My goal for every one of my clients is to meet them where they are at, but to help them to develop and maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. It has always been a dream to not only provide that foundation, but also a place where people can commit to the process required to get them to where they want to be. It's an inclusive community, where I truly believe that people can thrive. Its a space that I am very proud of."

Why not visit us to check out the gym or leave us a message to enquire about a biokinetics appointment with Morné! 📞

09/03/2022

Free aerobic, strength and core classes for the rest of March 6.30am Monday to Friday. Address FunctionFit, 13 Symmonds Lane, Howick. Please phone to book sessions. LIMITED SPACE. 0845115380

15/01/2022

So great to see the class busier again after the new year break. Well done for a great class guys. To a stronger and healthier 2022

30/11/2021

25/11/2021

This is how we roll every Tues & Thurs, 5.30 - 6.15pm 💦💪

10/08/2021

03/02/2021

Truth:

25/03/2020

Keeping functionally fit, strong, and mobile is more important than ever...and being at home shouldn't stop us. Book now! Your body and mind will thank you.

16/03/2020

Your well-being is more important than ever right now, so we're staying open as usual during the special measures announced by the president of last night. ⁠
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We want to reassure clients that we will be thoroughly cleaning all equipment after each use, as well as asking you to each bring in your own towel when you come in for your session and make full use of the hand wash provided, as we will also be doing. ⁠
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Please take any extra precautions you feel necessary as well. Your health is our priority.

31/01/2020

Friday Fitness Tip: battle ropes are a great way to improve your power and endurance. They are also a fun way to vary up your cardio routine. Check out "A Beginner's Guide to Battling Ropes."⁠ 👉 https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a19537513/how-to-use-battling-ropes/

29/01/2020

Oh hello, it's nearly the end of Jan already. How are your New Year's resolutions coming along? Remember, you don't have to be extreme, just consistent. We're here to help, too, with tips and motivation for becoming your healthiest self.⁠
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With exciting new projects and a rockstar new team member on board, 2020 is looking fit! 😎💪

13/11/2019

Pull-ups for the win, baby! 🙌⁠
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"Pull-ups are one of the best exercises you can do.⁠
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Here’s why:⁠
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#1) Pull-ups work every muscle in your upper body. Pull-ups are what we call a “compound exercise,” meaning they work out several muscle groups at once. ⁠
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The muscles in your back, arms, and even abs all grow stronger from doing pull-ups. ⁠
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Abs? ⁠
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Yep! You engage your abs as you stabilize your body while hoisting yourself up.⁠
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#2) Pull-ups are a great indicator of overall strength. Since it’s just you against the force of gravity, if you can do a pull-up or chin-up, you have a greater strength-to-bodyweight ratio.⁠
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With push-ups, some of your body’s weight is supported by your feet. ⁠
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Not so with pull-ups. It’s just you and the bar.⁠
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#3) Pull-ups will help you improve your posture. By building strength in your PULL muscles, we strengthen and tighten your back muscles. ⁠
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This will naturally cause you to pull your shoulder blades back and down into proper position, providing you a better posture..." Read reasons 4 & 5, learn how to do a proper pull-up, as well as some exercises that'll help you work towards your first pull-up if you're not quite there yet: https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/how-to-do-a-proper-pull-up-and-why-you-need-to-do-them/ 👈 via Nerd Fitness 💪🙏

11/11/2019

It's all in the glutes, baby!

Seriously: it is. Many mobility problems can be traced back to weak glutes. Therefore, the answer to most problems in life is....strengthen your glutes. ;-)

31/10/2019

“All human beings should be able and willing to perform basic maintenance on themselves.” ~ Kelly Starrett

Would you expect your car to work well if you didn't take it for regular services? Probably not. So, why do you expect your body to maintain health and functionality when you neglect it? Just like your car, your body needs regular maintenance, alignment, and tuning.

Book an assessment with Function-Fit, Hilton and empower yourself to:
💪🏻 treat the root cause of pain,
💪🏽 prevent injury, and
💪🏿 build a healthier, stronger body.

Call Morné on 084 511 5380 to book.