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Expand your health horizons and get fit in less conventional ways
Words Melissa Bell, Mignon van Zyl
Horse Riding
The Kaapsehoop horse trails offer outrides in a spectacular location just 35km outside Nelspruit. For novices and advanced riders; even the tiny tots can indulge and be led around on horseback.
Hiking
Guided or unguided, the magical walk along the Mac Mac River in Hazyview in lush surroundings is a great exercise outing. The 14km stretch is an easy stroll with some optional bum sliding and swimming in shaded pools along the way.
Geckoing
Two-and-a-half hours of geckoing down the Sabie River will surely get your heart beat up. Adventurers need to be 12 years or older. No paddles are required as you steer down the river with your webbed gloves and enjoy spectacular scenery in a small inflatable raft.
Cycling
How many laps of the Mbombela stadium can you do in 45 minutes? Every Wednesday between 5.15pm and 6pm competitors pay R30 to compete for a cash prize in four categories. Further afield, Dullstroom also offers plenty of trails to choose from including the Tonteldoos to De Berg ride (75km), the Kruisfontein
Loop (43km) and the Machadadorp ring road (33km). Avid cyclists could tackle all three on a weekend, but for a beginner this may all be about the scenery. Advanced cyclists can also join the Lowveld Chain Gang who organise a bike ride every Saturday.
Parkrun
From beginners to Olympians, the South African Parkrun caters for all. The White River Parkrun is held every Saturday at 8am at Ingwenyama Conference & Sports Resort. The Nelspruit Parkrun is held at Halls Gateway, Mattafin. The Parkrun is a 5km race with you timed against the clock.
Trail Runs
Each month there is something on the go with a variety of distances and locations for the whole family. Ilanga Trails will keep you in the know.
Belly Dancing
Sensuality, fitness, fun and dance combine in the art of belly dancing. Originating from the Middle East, this dance style is relaxed and, contrary to its name, comprises mostly of hip and torso movements. Desert Moon Belly
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