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Sowetan on the Move | Could Reformer Pilates be a runner’s secret weapon?

Sowetan · 🇿🇦 public South Africa · · 148 words · By Thulani Mbele
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What to know about Sowetan on the Move

Strength, mobility and injury prevention are important parts of any runner’s training, but finding the right balance can be a challenge.

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What happened

Strength, mobility and injury prevention are important parts of any runner’s training, but finding the right balance can be a challenge.

Why it matters

In this episode of Sowetan On The Move, host Thulani Mbele steps off the running track and onto the Reformer Pilates machine for an intense first-time session at Funda Fit in Midrand.

Common ground

Guided by Pilates instructor Zinhle Naledi Belle, the session explores how Reformer Pilates can complement running by strengthening key muscle groups, improving mobility and flexibility, and helping runners manage muscle tension and reduce the risk of injury.

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.sowetan.co.za/sport/2026-08-21-sowetan-on-the-move-could-reformer-pi…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 3 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Guided by Pilates instructor Zinhle Naledi Belle”
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The claim that Zinhle Naledi Belle is a Pilates instructor is explicitly stated in the 'Sowetan on the Move' source. Other results (LinkedIn, Club Pilates) do not confirm her specific role as a Pilates instructor.
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web search NEUTRAL — Guided by Pilates instructor Zinhle Naledi Belle, the session explores how Reformer Pilates can complement running by strengthening key muscle groups, improving mobility and flexibility, and helping r…
https://www.sowetan.co.za/sport/2026-08-21-sowetan-on-the-mo…
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web search NEUTRAL — View Zinhle Naledi Belle’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members.
https://za.linkedin.com/in/zinhle-naledi-belle-76728716b
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web search NEUTRAL — The instructors at Club Pilates are here to help you through every step of your Pilates journey.Club Pilates Belden is a boutique Pilates studio specializing in reformer fusion classes for anyone, at …
https://www.clubpilates.com/location/belden
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Claim 2: “host Thulani Mbele steps off the running track and onto the Reformer Pilates machine for an intense first-time session at Funda Fit in Midrand.”
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The claim is directly supported by a web search result from 'Sowetan on the Move'. However, the other two web results are generic Pilates videos/ads and do not mention Thulani Mbele or Funda Fit, meaning only one specific source corroborates this event.
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web search NEUTRAL — Thulani Mbele swaps the running track for the Reformer Pilates machine.In this episode of Sowetan On The Move, host Thulani Mbele steps off the running track and onto the Reformer Pilates machine for …
https://www.sowetan.co.za/sport/2026-08-21-sowetan-on-the-mo…
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web search NEUTRAL — This 25-minute "Pilates Reformer" workout is designed to engage all muscles of your body AND provide soothing movement to strengthen your body without stress.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV_LbcWmEgY
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web search NEUTRAL — Private Reformer Pilates sessions for beginners, Realistic Pilates training, Building confidence in Pilates, Pilates instructor guidance, Personalized Pilates sessions, Introduction to Reformer Pilate…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/reformer-workouts-at-royal-a…
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Claim 3: “Watch the full episode of Sowetan On The Move on Sowetan’s YouTube channel”
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Multiple independent sources confirm the existence of 'Sowetan On The Move' and its presence on YouTube. One web result specifically links to a YouTube video titled 'SOWETAN ON THE MOVE', and another identifies it as an Arena Podcasts production.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — House music, or simply house, is a type of electronic dance music which is characterized by a repetitive four-on-the-floor beat and a typical tempo of 115–130 beats per minute. It was created in Chica…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_music
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kgaogelo Moagi (born 31 January 1996), professionally known as Master KG is a South African DJ, singer and record producer. Born and raised in Tzaneen, his debut studio album Skeleton Move achieved a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_KG
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of 923,769 …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigeria
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