Live fully, move freely – and save with this week’s fitness deals!

From Britta’s inspiring reminder to live life fully to Maryke’s tips for happy joints – plus soccer grannies who’ll steal your heart – this week’s newsletter is packed with motivation and inspiration. And good deals, of course!

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In this edition:

1. How thinking about death helps you live

2. Use it or lose it – 3 tips for strong, healthy joints

3. Hot picks this week: Stay 💪 with these gym deals!

4. Good vibes – Meet the Grandmothers Grandmothers Football Club 👵⚽

How thinking about death helps you live – even if you're not currently dying

It’s not as gloomy as it sounds – promise! This piece by Britta is an uplifting reminder that being aware of life’s limits can actually make it richer. When we stop avoiding the idea of death, we often start saying yes to the things that make us feel alive. It’s a lovely read that might just inspire you to take that trip, try that new hobby, or finally say no to what doesn’t serve you.

Use it or lose it – 3 tips for strong, healthy joints

Our joints are meant to move – and keeping them happy doesn’t have to mean hours in the gym. In this article, Maryke shares three simple everyday habits that help your joints stay strong, flexible, and pain-free. It’s full of easy, practical ideas you can start using today – from how to move more to the kind of exercise that keeps your bones and muscles strong for years to come.

Stay strong and healthy 💪 with these amazing gym deals!

Western Cape

• Ocean Edge Fitness in Simon’s Town offers a 20% discount on any gym contract for members aged 65 and older. Read the full deal here.

• CityRock in Cape Town offers pensioner discounts on All Access, Boulder, and Off-Peak memberships, including access to climbing, yoga, Pilates, and fitness classes. Read the full deal here.

• The Sports Science Institute of South Africa in Newlands offers discounted membership rates for everyone over 60, giving pensioners access to world-class fitness and wellness facilities. Read the full deal here.

• Maties Gymnasium in Stellenbosch offers a 30% membership discount for everyone over 60 – a great way to stay strong, healthy, and active. Read the full deal here.

• Apollo Health and Fitness in Hermanus offers discounted membership deals for pensioners, helping over-60s stay active, healthy, and connected. Read the full deal here.

• Van Velden Rehab & Gym Centre in Mossel Bay offers tailored plans for pensioners, making fitness and rehabilitation more accessible and affordable. Read the full deal here.

• Just Fitness in George offers discounted membership rates for pensioners – a great way to stay active, fit, and healthy for less. Read the full deal here.

• KFit in Knysna offers special membership packages for over-60s, making it easy and affordable for pensioners to stay fit and active. Read the full deal here.

• Plett Gym in Plettenberg Bay offers discounted membership packages for pensioners, helping over-60s stay strong, active, and healthy. Read the full deal here.

Gauteng

• ShapeUp Family Gym in Pretoria offers discounted memberships for pensioners, with options for both individuals and couples. Read the full deal here.

• Flex Fitness Gym in Pretoria offers a special membership deal for pensioners – just bring your ID for proof of age. Read the full deal here.

• Body Kinetics in Pretoria offers special discounted membership packages for pensioners aged 65+, 75+, and 85+ – the older you are, the bigger you save. Read the full deal here.

• CityRock in Pretoria offers pensioners special discounts on day passes and memberships, including access to climbing and fitness classes. Read the full deal here.

• The Country Club in Johannesburg offers discounted entrance and subscription packages for pensioners aged 65+, with access to activities like gym, golf, padel, tennis, bowls, and swimming. Read the full deal here.

• CityRock in Johannesburg offers pensioners special discounts on day passes and memberships, including access to climbing, Pilates, and yoga classes. Read the full deal here.

Eastern Cape

• Fitness 1st in East London offers a variety of pensioner-friendly gym membership deals – affordable, flexible, and designed to help you stay active and healthy. Read the full deal here.

• Compound Fitness Centre in Gqeberha offers discounted monthly memberships for over-60s, helping pensioners stay fit and active for less. Read the full deal here.

• Synergy Fitness Centre in Gqeberha offers a special pensioner membership package for over-60s, making fitness affordable and accessible. Read the full deal here.

• Profiles FX Gym in Gqeberha offers exclusive pensioner membership packages, giving over-60s flexible and affordable fitness options. Read the full deal here.

KwaZulu Natal

• Velocity Gym in Hilton offers special discounted membership deals for over-60s, helping pensioners live strong, active lives. Read the full deal here.

• 1st Fitness in Durban offers discounted gym membership rates for over-60s, helping pensioners stay fit, healthy, and active for less. Read the full deal here.

Free State

• KovsieFit Gym in Bloemfontein offers discounted membership rates for pensioners, making it easier for over-60s to stay active, strong, and healthy. Read the full deal here.

• Novel Wellness Centre in Bloemfontein offers a special discounted monthly membership rate for pensioners aged 65+, making wellness more affordable and accessible. Read the full deal here.

Good vibes this week 😊

If you ever needed proof that it’s never too late to start something new, meet Selina Malungana – she kicked off her soccer career at 70! 🙌 She’s part of Vakhegula Vakhegula FC (“Grandmothers Grandmothers Football Club”), a league founded by the inspiring Beka Ntsanwisi to bring joy, movement, and friendship to older women across South Africa.

What started as a few grannies kicking a ball around has grown into an international phenomenon – the Grannies World Cup! These women may have lived through tough times, but on the field they are unstoppable: sprinting, laughing, and proving that growing older doesn’t mean slowing down. Their story is a beautiful reminder that life’s best adventures can start at any age – all you need is a ball, a few friends, and the courage to give it a go. ♥️ Read the full article here.

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