The Nike Wellness Event was held in JHB South Africa on the 13th of April 2024 at 93 Carr Street, Newtown in Johannesburg. There were so many different classes, from Yoga and Tai Chi to HIIT and Hyrox workouts!

Come along with me to check out how it all went down!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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If you are thinking about competing this year, here are a few tips for getting through not only the novice show but also through the season.

Your Why?

As enticing as it may be seeing other female competitors in their sparkly bikinis and 11-inch heels exuding confidence and sass, whilst they strut their tight and perfectly bronzed bodies across a stage. The reality is, a lot and I mean A LOT of hard work, dedication, time (months to be exact) and let’s not forget the cost of getting stage ready, for quite literally a few minutes on stage.

If you are solely thinking about competing based on getting to wear a sparkly number that fits into a Ziploc bag – you are in for a rude awakening.

I will always maintain if you are wanting to compete just to be relevant, your competition journey will end at the novice show – purely based on the fact that if you do not place in your line-up you will become resentful, always having something to prove, and let’s face it, anything done without passion ultimately drains the joy out of everything. Also, no one wants to share a space backstage with someone who is negative.

Think about why you want to compete. Personally, my reason for wanting to step onto an IFBB stage, at first was based on curiosity and to challenge myself. I was already training with the intention of getting stronger, so training towards another goal was the obvious step. However, after stepping on stage for the first time – the IFBB bug bit along with newfound confidence.

I did not mind putting in the work that was required in order for me to step on stage and oddly enough, I enjoy the process of getting my body stage ready. My reason kept me in the sport for two years before I decided that helping other women gain control of their physical well-being is truly what I enjoy doing.

Whatever your reason for wanting to embark on this journey, make sure it is going to keep you focused, consistent and most importantly bring you joy.

Health First

Be discerning as to the coach you will be using to get you to peak condition. The purpose of any industry is to make money and this does not exclude the fitness industry or the bodybuilding component if it.

For every coach specializing in getting athletes stage ready, there are those who are not equipped with the education or the expertise to get athletes prepped with their health and wellness being a priority. Prepping to step on stage takes months depending on the division you choose to compete in. Having a coach who will explain the pros and cons of competing is what you require.

Your body will be put under immense pressure and with that your mental health can take a beating. The right coach will serve as a pillar of strength during these stressful periods. Being a first time competitor can be daunting, having a coach who will hold your hand through the process is what you will require.

Show day

So your coach has gotten you to show day, you step up, place on your line up…then what? No doubt recognition will go to where it’s due, but what happens when the season is over, stage lights have been turned off and you are headed for some down time.

The coach you choose should also be preparing you to get back to your lifestyle prior to “stage life”. You cannot be expected to follow a meal plan for the rest of your life and for starters (pun intended) you will have to be weaned into eating “normally” again.

There should be no pressure regarding your willingness to do what it takes to step on a stage and represent someone who, one, probably has not competed before and therefore does not know what your body will be going through during your prep months and two, has no inkling of what to do in getting an athlete back to normality after the competition season.

So choose wisely, the competition season runs for an eight month period depending on the shows and selection of the National Team.

However your body is forever and it requires your optimum function for life.

Stop the Comparison

While it’s easy to scroll through social media looking at images of athletes, sooner or later you are going to compare bodies and whilst it’s nice to draw inspiration from others, it’s better to stay focused on your goal and what you are required to do for the end result.

Reach out to someone you know (in the same town or province as you) has competed (for me that was Samantha Naidoo), this way you gain a first-hand account of what can be expected. A “real” person giving you insight is far better than someone who is in another country and whose life you know nothing about – for all you know they could be sugar coating bullsh*t just to appease you.

Whist being a beginner is daunting, remember at some point even the athletes you hold in the highest regard started in the same place as you.

Get Yourself A Hype Team

Like a good bra, a support system is very important. Your family, friends and even your significant other will deal with a lot of your emotions during these prep months. Trust me you will get testy.

There will be a lot of gatherings you will not be able to attend, or if you do, you will be carting around your own meals (ignore the stares), declining sugar dusted goodness coupled with trying to explain why you’re eating or training the way you do, can leave you feeling isolated and a little miffed.

The people who choose to stand by you during this time, will be your sanity keepers, they will be the ones encouraging you, making you laugh and pushing you to continue in this journey. They will also be the ones making sure your tan is perfect, your bikini is glued to your peach, they will be your entertainment for the nine hours you spend backstage and they will be ones cheering like banshees when you step on stage for the first time and every time after.

Granted this is not a very long list of “help me outs” but these are the ones I found are most important.

Deciding to compete is easy however putting in the work is all together a different story. You will have to give up so much in order to step on stage and as long as you understand what is required of you, you will be okay.
When show day arrives, go in with the intention of learning. You will meet a lot of new people, and some of these people will be sharing the stage with you but I hope you never see them as “competition”. Be kind, some athletes may not have the support structure that you do, so be willing to help them, a little kindness goes a long way when you’re cooped up backstage.

You have worked hard and so have other athletes so do not be despondent if you do not place, this is just an opportunity to come back better.

Competing has not only given me confidence I have not known but it has brought lifelong friendships that extend beyond the stage and I hope you find as much as joy and passion in the sport as I have.

So here’s to the 2020 season, may it be an unforgettable one… oh and as long as you pick a hip Bernie isn’t that scary!

Written by

Melissa Kannigan. Find her on her instagram, and her vegan blog.   

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The annual Miss SA Xtreme show hosted by Nina Richter, took place on the 28th of September 2019, this time in Cape Town in South Africa! Check out photos of the Pre-Judging. The results below:

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BEACH BIKINI UP TO 163CM

1. Melissa Roest
2. Lindsay Fortuin

BEACH BIKINI OVER 163CM

1. Leiere Falck
2. Anette van Deventer
3. Liezl Opperman

FITNESS BIKINI UP TO 166CM

1. Melissa Lewis
2. Isabelle Klusener
3. Genene Rossouw
4. Jaye Schoeman

FITNESS BIKINI UP TO 172CM

1. Wierzah Adams

FITNESS BIKINI OVER 172CM

1. Gabriela Figueiredo
2. Cindy Willemse

FITNESS BIKINI OVER 35 YEARS

1. Isabelle Klusener
2. Cindy Willemse
3. Wierzah Adams
4. Jaye Schoeman

WOMAN’S WELLNESS FITNESS

1. Shelley Gordon
2. Jessica Klue
3. Marisha du Plessis
4. Candice Nettle

WOMAN’S BODY FITNESS UP TO 168C

1. Erika Marais
2. Lee-Ann Jonker

JUNIOR UNDER 18 YEARS

1. Moegamat Damon

JUNIOR UNDER 23 YEARS

1. Zain Adams
2. Arley Nienaber
3. Henco Kolberg
4. Joshua Kift

CLASSIC BODYBUILDING OVER 75KG

1. Arley Nienaber

CLASSIC PHYSIQUE

1. Pierre Schmahl
2. Zain Adams

ATHLETIC PHYSIQUE UP TO 174CM

1. Juan Geyer

ATHLETIC PHYSIQUE UP TO 178CM

1. Luthando Jacobs

ATHLETIC PHYSIQUE UP OVER 178CM

1. Krishan Sengiar
2. Paul Smith
3. Nicholas Slabbert

MEN’S MUSCULAR PHYSIQUE

1. Deon Basson
2. Albert van Niekerk
3. Marius van den Heever
4. Riaan van Niekersk

MEN’S BODYBUILDING UP TO / INCL. 80KG

1. Moegamat Damon

MEN’S BODYBUILDING UP TO / INCL. 90KG

1. Henco Kolberg

OVERALL JUNIOR BODYBUILDING

• Zain Adams 118 (WINNER)
• Moegamat Damon 106

OVERALL LADIES FITNESS BIKINI

• Wierzah Adams 31
• Melissa Lewis 32 (WINNER)
• Gabriela Figueiredo 52
• Isabelle Klusener 62

OVERALL BEACH BIKINI

• Melissa Roest 2
• Leiere Falck 12 (WINNER)

OVERALL ATHLETIC PHYSIQUE

• Juan Geyer 157
• Luthando Jacobs 166
• Krishan Sengiar 177 (WINNER)

OVERALL SENIOR MEN’S BODYBUILDING

• Moegamat Damon 211 (WINNER)
• Henco Kolberg 221

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The images below are all low res images, and are not ALL the photos taken. If you would like a link to all the images in high res, please send an email to thefitnish[at]gmail.com or send me a message on Instagram and I’ll share the link with you once they’re all up.

And Congrats to all the competitors that competed!

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Ladies 1

Ladies 2

Mens 3

Ladies 3

Ladies 4

Ladies 5

Ladies 6 Over 35

Ladies Wellness

Mens Classic

Mens Physique

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Mens Physique

Mens 4

Ladies 8

Mens Bodybuilding 5

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Recently I stopped by the Oranjezicht City Farm Market, which is on Granger Bay Blvd, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town. It has quite a nifty setup with a lot of cool stuff for sale. There are also various food stalls selling ready made food goods, ranging from samoosas to chocolate brownies, to Indian curries and gourmet sandwiches, ensuring there is something for everyone. There are also a very wide range of vegan options. 

The market promotes the plastic free movement, by selling fresh  and organic fruit and vegetables without plastic bags. All you do is grab a basket and choose all the fresh goodies that you like, weighing them at the end and getting them packed in a box or you can bring your own bags to take them away in.

Stallholder costs are kept as low as possible to encourage start up businesses, the vibe is friendly and supportive.

“Catering for vegans and vegetarians, raw foodies, and customers who want wheat, gluten, sugar and dairy-free alternatives is important to us. We also sell indigenous and other plants, heirloom and organic seed and gardening products.”

Held every Saturday and Sunday at the historic Granger Bay site of the V&A Waterfront, the OZCF Market Day is a community farmers-style market for independent local farmers and artisanal food producers. At the OZCF Market customers can do weekly food shopping (veg, fruit, bread, organic dairy, free-range eggs, honey, muesli etc), try out some delicious cooked and raw foods and be inspired about helping to build an alternative food system. Additionally, customers can buy edible plants and seedlings, compost and gardening supplies and equipment.

Entrance is free and dogs are welcome!

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RONNIE COLEMAN rates FLEX WHEELER`S performance at MR OLYMPIA 2017

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My last back workout before the @mrolympiallc storm hits. @gorillawearusa @official_otomix My Weight 211.1 pounds

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And Congrats to all the competitors that competed!

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 LADIES BEACH BIKINI UNDER 23 UP TO 163cm

• Delaine Sardinha 1
• Launette van Niekerk 2
• Edine Holloway 3
• Nikki Fourie 4
• Hannah Brown 5
• Kelebogile Modibela 6

LADIES BEACH BIKINI UNDER 23 OVER 163cm

• Tanya van Vuuren 1
• Chane-Leigh du Plooy 2
• Monique Burrou 3

LADIES BEACH BIKINI 23 TO 35 Years

• Natasha Ehlas 1
• Nancy Ellis 2
• Ralie Kapp 3
• Jacqui Steinmann 4
• Hannah Brown 5
• Stashia Smit 6

MEN’S CLASSIC BODYBUILDING UP TO 175cm

• Niketan Chopde 1
• Vaune Grobbelaar 2

LADIES FITNESS BIKINI UP TO 166cm

• Zelmarie Fourie 1
• Gabriella Barras 2
• Amber-Jade Meth 3
• Genelle Knox 4
• Antonina Vorobyova 5
• Bernice Caldeira 6

LADIES FITNESS BIKINI OVER 166cm

• Irina Nesterova 1
• Stephany Delatour 2
• Beth Brook 3
• Fiona Kruger 4
• Chelese Hubner 5
• Leanne Grace Waller 6

LADIES FITNESS BIKINI OVER 35 YEARS

• Karien van der Wal 1
• Elmarie Kolver 2
• Tanja Cloete 3
• Lisa Henen 4
• Elizma Maciej 5
• Fance Conradie 6

MEN’S MUSCULAR ATHLETIC PHYSIQUE

• Kyle Pietersen 1

LADIES BODY FITNESS UP TO 163cm

• Caryn Tyler 1
• Nicole Delpeche 2

LADIES BODY FITNESS UP TO 168cm

• Nolene Burrage 1

LADIES BODY FITNESS OVER 168cm

• Kylie Opperman 1
• Candice Whitehead 2

MEN’S ATHLETIC PHYSIQUE UP TO 178cm

• Ivanilson Abilio 1
• Henk Fokkema 2
• Ruan Smit 3

MEN’S ATHLETIC PHYSIQUE OVER 178cm

• Jaques Fagan 1
• Zander Mouton 2
• Greig Mc Connell 3

LADIES PHYSIQUE

• Katy Braud 1

LADIES WELLNESS FITNESS

• Mariette Ceronio 1
• Simone Keenan 2
• Denise Roux 3
• Chelsea Betser 4
• Vanessa Sofianos 5

OVERALLS:

LADIES BEACH BIKINI UNDER 23 UP TO 163cm

• Delaine Sardinha

LADIES FITNESS BIKINI OVER 35 YEARS

• Karien van der Wal

LADIES BODY FITNESS OVER 168cm

• Kylie Opperman

MEN’S ATHLETIC PHYSIQUE OVER 178cm

• Jacques Fagan

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• Brendan Croft
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