Rachel Kolisi inspired moms to get their kids moving after posting her and her daughter Keziah’s gym journey. (Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival)
- Rachel Kolisi, wife of rugby star Siya Kolisi, inspired moms worldwide by sharing her gym sessions with her daughter Keziah, who has been joining her since she was five months old.
- Many local parents admired the businesswoman for encouraging fitness in her kids at such a tender age.
- In SA, several gyms cater to parents and their little ones. Activities like playing in the park are also an option for parents who can’t afford gym fees but want to get their kids more active.
Rachel Kolisi, a South African media personality and wife to local rugby star Siya Kolisi, recently inspired moms worldwide to get their kids moving after she shared an Instagram post of her and her daughter Keziah in the gym.
Rachel, a seasoned gym bunny, revealed that she has been taking seven-year-old Keziah to the gym ever since she was only five months old. Baby Keziah got off to a slow start as her mom’s gym buddy, and she is now lifting weights and doing squats almost as well as her mom.
Proud as ever, Rachel captioned the series of snaps and clips, “Kez has been coming with me to workout since she was 5 months old…. We did a workout at @fitfreak_training this morning!”
The mom also shared how the school holidays always make things a little hectic when finding ways to protect the little ones from the perils of boredom at home.
“School holidays [are] always an interesting juggle,” she shared.
In the comment section, some women shared how they could relate to little Keziah’s after-gym-face while others lauded Rachel for being such a great example to her kids.
One app user wrote, “Setting great examples about looking after yourself – mentally and physically.”
For moms who want to follow in Rachel’s footsteps and keep their little ones active or have nowhere else to take the kids while they go to the gym, several local gyms offer facilities that cater specifically to kids.Virgin Active’s Club V, a “safe space for the kids to move and play,” offers parents peace of mind while they get their workouts in.
The club is open to kids from toddler stages to age 13 and starts from R99 a month, depending on which club you choose.
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For moms and dads who gym around Fourways, The Kids Gym at Cedar Square in Fourways is the perfect place to drop your kids off to get their workouts in while you get yours.
The Gym on 5th in Houghton also caters to parents who want to workout but have kids who need to tag along. Members praise the place, which they describe as clean and well-maintained.
For parents who want to get moving but can’t necessarily afford to pay gym fees, there is the option to go outside and do a little exercise that is easy enough for the kids to join. Going for a long walk or playing in the park is a great way to keep fit and have fun.
