By Pempho Nkhoma

Blantyre, May 15 Mana: Blantyre based Body Project Fitness Centre has organized an aerobic session called the Blue Shades on May 18, 2024 at Kamuzu Stadium which is open to city residents ahead of a half marathon dubbed “Be More Race” to take place next month in Lilongwe.

Fitness Trainers Team Leader at Body Project Fitness Centre, Chandy Chidothe told Malawi News Agency (Mana) on Wednesday that the event is called Blue Shades because of the corporate colours of a sponsor, Standard Bank.

He called those that are expected to participate in the aerobic session to wear “something blue” adding that the session was meant to promote an annual “Be More Race” 21 kilometres marathon expected to take place on June 15, 2024 in Lilongwe.

“This is about a half marathon and those who want to participate in the marathon will buy tickets on the day,” Chidothe said.

He added that those willing to participate in the blue shades would have fun and keep fit on top of being accorded opportunity to learn more about the forthcoming half marathon.

Chidothe said those that would patronize the aerobic session would take part in different sets namely cardio box, functional exercise and high intensity interval training and later open air aerobics.

“Those that are coming should expect a mixture of fun and nonstop intense workout that will keep them sweating," he pointed out.

One of the participant, Ken Maulukira said that he was looking forward participate to become physically fit.

“I would like to be fit and this is why l want to participate in the events. I cannot miss the Blue Shades," he added.

Body Project Fitness Centre held a similar session in Lilongwe on May 1, 2024 and expects to hold another Blue Shades in Mzuzu.