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Pics: Outdoor gyms take off in parks across SA

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TRICEPs time A man gets a triceps work-out
TRICEPs time A man gets a triceps work-out

Outdoor gyms have taken off in parks across the country, everywhere from Meadowlands to KwaMashu. Residents of uMlazi and KwaMashu got their outdoor gym equipment installed in the middle of last year, and are using them in their numbers. Photographer Tebogo Letsie went to see how they are getting on.

TRICEPs time A man gets a triceps work-out
IN SYNC The aerobics class on the tennis court is popular among young and old
November 25/2015. The aerobics class in KwaMashu's delapidated tennis court. Photo: TEBOGO LETSIE PHOTO:
November 25/2015. An aerobics class in KwaMashu's delapidated tennis court. Photo: TEBOGO LETSIE PHOTO:
November 25/2015. The out door gym faicilities in KwaMashu. Photo: TEBOGO LETSIE PHOTO:
no pain, no gain An aerobics enthusiast prepares for a cardio work-out at the outdoor gym in KwaMashu
November 25/2015. Young girl streching before going for an aerobic class in KwaMashu tennis court. Photo: TEBOGO LETSIE PHOTO:
November 25/2015. The out door gym faicilities in KwaMashu. Photo: TEBOGO LETSIE PHOTO:
stretching time A young woman stretches before going for an aerobics class on the KwaMashu tennis court. The township is 30km north of central Durban
November 25/2015. The out door gym faicilities in KwaMashu. Photo: TEBOGO LETSIE PHOTO:
November 25/2015. The out door gym faicilities in KwaMashu. Photo: TEBOGO LETSIE PHOTO:
pumping for power The 60-strong aerobics class on KwaMashu’s dilapidated tennis court takes place in the early evening

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