Fitness Clubs
What motivated Coach Nekati to start fitness training for elderly women in Zimbabwe?
Coach Nekati's motivation stems from a deeply personal tragedy. His mother was diagnosed with high blood pressure and diabetes, which led to a stroke resulting in her death on January 5, 2023. This painful experience prompted him to take action. Driven by grief and a desire to prevent similar suffering, Coach Nekati collaborated with a colleague to recruit elderly women for exercise programs. Their initiative aims to help these women maintain fitness and combat the chronic diseases that took his mother's life, empowering seniors in Zimbabwe to lead healthier, more active lives despite limited resources.
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Why have seniors in Zimbabwe established a fitness club in a graveyard?
Seniors in Zimbabwe's capital established the Commandos Fitness Club in a graveyard due to a shortage of available gym spaces. The unique location serves a dual purpose - providing them with a place to exercise while also serving as a powerful reminder of how lack of physical activity can shorten lives. The high-energy workouts amid gravestones help combat the rising cases of chronic diseases in Zimbabwe, particularly age-related conditions like diabetes and hypertension. As 65-year-old member Nelly Mundandwa explains, the cemetery has become the perfect spot for seniors to maintain their health and keep old age diseases at bay through regular cardio workouts.
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