Virtual Fitness Show

Virtual Fitness Show

During the COVID19 pandemic period, sports activities and facilities (gyms, stadiums, pools, physiotherapy centres, playgrounds) have been restricted, and others were temporarily closed. As a result, many people could not engage in their usual solo or group sports or physical activities outside of their residences, and they became less physically active. Thus, increasing chances of exposure to other NCD risk factors such as alcohol, unhealthy diet, as well as an increase in mental health issues.

Knowing the critical role of sports and physical activities in NCDs prevention and control, we have initiated an adaptive virtual approach to improve access to virtual physical exercises through live sports demonstration and healthy living education on Television and Social media platforms. It is done while people are at their respective homes and complying with COVID19 preventive measures set by the Government of Rwanda. Watch one of the videos here...