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Invest In Your Health

    Fitness

           STUDIO

About The Sweat Shack Benoni

About Us

About The Sweat Shack Benoni

About Us

Welcome to The Sweat Shack, where strength meets endurance, and every heartbeat is a step towards a healthier, stronger you. Our facilities are designed to cater to fitness enthusiasts of all levels, offering specialized programs in :

• Strength Training • Cardio • Rebounding • Spinning • BoxFit • PoundFit • Bootcamp • Kids Bounce

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, we have the perfect blend of programs to help you achieve your goals.

Our studio was founded in April 2021 and is based in Rynfield @ the World of Wellness Centre and is owned and run by our qualified instructor, Michelle Gordon-Watt . Come and pop in, we would love to meet you!

JOIN US TODAY ! – CONTACT MICHELLE (082) 771 2752

ABOUT US

The Sweat Shack is a fitness studio based in Rynfield, Benoni. It is owned and run by myself, Michelle Gordon-Watt. I specialize in spinning, rebounding (mini trampoline), strength training, cardio and BoxFit.

The Sweat Shack STUDIO

It’s all about the well-being of my clients. In studio, we sweat, burn calories and have lots of FUN doing it !

The Sweat Shack Packages

Weekly cost per session – please see above.

Program and times

Book your spot today !

rebounding

45 mins of top-to-toe movement on a mini trampoline.

FlexIt classes

We have added exciting new classes that combine active stretching and specialised workouts targeting your belly, bum and arms !

bootcamp classes

Bootcamp classes will target all your muscle groups and improve overall body strength. 

BoxFit

Box Fit is a high energy cardio workout combining cardio exercises with boxing. Every 2nd Tuesday

Social Saturdays

The last Saturday of every month. Bring a family member/buddy and they will train for free !

fitness education

Knowledge is power. I am always attending and completing courses in fitness and exercise so that I can bring my own brand of endurance, speed and strength to our sessions.

Poundfit

A music-driven, drumming-inspired, cardio and toning workout..

Noobounce

Introducing our kids bounce classes , every Thursday from 15:00-15:30 and Saturdays from 8:15-8:45. R60 per class

The Sweat Shack Gives Back

Getting involved in the community where we can, and then paying it forward.

Vita-up nutrient enhanced drink

Contact Us to order yours today !

Value

WHY CHOOSE US?

Small classes & focused attention

Variety of workouts to suit your needs

Qualified & friendly instructors

Improve your physical & mental well-being

Classes offered at The Sweat Shack

CLASSES

Spinning Classes

45 minute cardio workout on the bike. Classes are a combination of: Endurance, Strength, and Interval Training. See below our types of spinning classes. 

RPM SPIN

A journey of hill climbs, sprints and flat riding and mountains. Heart rate works between 60-85% of your max

HIIT SPIN

The 30 minutes you put into a HIIT Spin workout drives your body to burn calories for hours. You combine bursts of intensity, where you work as hard as possible (85% of your max HR) with periods of rest that prepare you for the next effort. The payoff? You smash your fitness goals, fast and burn fat quicker!

TABATA/TRIPLE TREAT

Tabata is a type of HIIT workout that aims to yield the most benefits in a short amount of time. For each exercise, you do eight rounds of 20 seconds of strenuous exercise followed by 10 seconds of rest.
Triple treat- 30s move, 10s rest x 3

rebounding 

Rebounding is a type of aerobic exercise that is performed while jumping on a mini-trampoline. Jumps can be fast or slow, and can be mixed with rest or aerobic stepping

HIIT – HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING

HIIT training is a form of exercise in which short periods of extremely demanding physical activity are alternated with less intense recovery periods.

Box Fit 

BoxFit is a high energy cardio workout combining cardio exercises with boxing. 

BOOTCAMP CLASSES

Group fitness training outdoors. Running, Interval/HIIT training, circuit stations, resistance/strength training. Bootcamp classes will target all your muscle groups and improve overall body strength. 

Belly Buster

An intense abdominal workout aimed at developing core muscles.

Flab Attack

Training that is dedicated to increasing the strength, size, and performance of the arm muscles. 

Booty Burn

A lower body strength building class to fire up your booty and other leg muscles.

PoundFit

The original POUND workout, this 45-minute electrifying jam session combines cardio, strength training and plyometrics–all to your favorite soundtrack.

Kids Bounce

Where we go on imaginary journeys and sing, play and BOUNCE to our most faveourite songs. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How can I book a class with you?

Booking a class with us is super easy!

You can use one of the following methods:

Book using the Octiv Fitness App,  first you will need to sign up by clicking here then you can start booking your classes

ALTERNATIVELY

– If you struggle with the Octiv sign up you can WhatsApp Michelle on 082 771 2752  with your name, what class you are interested in and the day and time that would suit you

What are the benefits of spinning?

You have probably heard from someone who takes spinning classes, how amazing they are! We have 8 reasons why you should start peddling and seeing the benefits of spin classes for yourself.

1. Spinning produces happy hormones 
2. Spinning is a low impact exercise
3. Spinning Increases cardiovascular fitness
4. Spinning creates lean muscle definition for your legs and core 
5. Spinning helps to relieve stress
6. Spinning reduces the risk of injury.
7. Spinning allows you to workout and be part of a team
8. Spinning PUSHES YOU TO YOUR LIMITS!!

What are the benefits of rebounding?

Benefits of Rebounding:

1. Help work the muscles in the legs

2. Increase your over all endurance

3. Strengthen your bones

4. Rebounding is gentle on joints but allows you to work on your cardio without putting to much strain on your body.

Where is the studio located?

The Sweat Shack studio is located at the following address:

World of Wellness Centre

Corner Malcolm & Davidson St

Rynfield, Benoni

1501

Who is the owner and lead instructor?

Meet our instructor:

A full-time mom, Michelle has always been passionate about fitness, health, and nutrition.

She is a qualified spinning instructor, who believes that spinning is more than just hopping onto a bike! She is excited to bring her own brand of endurance, speed, and strength to spinning lessons.

Michelle is also certified in rebounding and bootcamp training and is studying towards a qualification in nutrition. 

What is PoundFit ?
Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out.

Designed for all fitness levels, POUND® provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, toning up and rockin’ out! The workout is easily modifiable and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals to rockstars of all ages and abilities.

Class times

SPINNING

MONDAY – 8:15am & 17:15pm

TUESDAY – 5:15am, 7:30am & 17:15pm

WEDNESDAY – 8:15am

THURSDAY – 5:15am & 17:45pm

FRIDAY – 8:15am

SATURDAY – 8:00am

REBOUNDING

MONDAY – 18:30pm

WEDNESDAY – 18:30pm

THURSDAY – 8:15am

SATURDAY – 7:15am

SPECIALITY CLASSES

EVERY 2ND TUESDAY – 8:30am (30 mins)

BOOTCAMP

THURSDAY – 18:30pm

SWEAT CAMP

ONCE A MONTH (SATURDAY) – 7:15am

EVENTS HOSTED BY THE SWEAT SHACK

EVENTS

Launch Party

The Launch Party

The launch of The Sweat Shack was absolutely fantastic, we had a lot of fun breaking a sweat with amazing people. We would like to say thank you to everyone who attended the launch as well as a BIG thank you to our sponsors for the support and amazing goodie bags.

Rock n Ride Event

Rock 'n Ride

The Sweat Shack, Benoni, is where it’s all happening! Rock n Ride was a first of its kind. We had so much fun spinning to 70’s and 80’s music played by an awesome live band – Walking Down Essex!

Rocking is how we rolled that night! 

Might Mac Fundraiser

Mighty Mack Fundraiser

What a day at the Mighty Mack fundraiser hosted by the Benoni Monkey and Bird Park.

A big thank you to the Sweat Shack members who supported this wonderful event. 

Cancer Spinathon

What a day at the Sweat Shack Cancer Spinathon. Much fun was had!

Thank you to all who attended and helped us raise R16 000.00

Bouncing for Cancer

What an awesome day at the Sweat Shack Bouncing for cancer event

Keep checking in to find our upcoming events!

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