Saturday Night Fitness 2026 - Level Up!

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It’s time to raise the bar, break a sweat, and have the time of your life. Saturday Night Fitness is back with a brand new theme: In Your Element

The event that celebrates empowerment, strength, and community – is coming back to Montecasino in Johannesburg on 15 August 2026. The event will bring together 2 000 participants for four hours of back-to-back training sessions led by eight of South Africa's most exciting fitness personalities – all set to the stirring beats of DJ BammBamm and hosted by MC Siv Ngesi.

For 2026, Saturday Night Fitness introduces a brand-new theme: Level Up! Be In Your Element. The venue will be divided into four elemental zones – Earth, Air, Fire and Water – each colour-coordinated and packed with its own themed activities, mini challenges and partner activations. This year, it's not just about the workouts on stage – the elemental zones are set to turn the entire night into an immersive experience where movement, connection and a bit of friendly competition come together for a night of high-energy fun.

Trainers include Ceri & Lydia Hannan, Coach Zaakz, Verna Young, Yolisa & Biggy Letsoalo, Chunky Phiri and Zoor Galant – covering pilates, box, dance, strength and Zumba. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the action.

TRAINERS & ENTERTAINMENT

Our MC Siv Ngesi

Actor, comedian and entertainer, our favourite host is back! Siv Ngesi is one of South Africa’s most dynamic personalities. He’s been named one of South Africa’s most influential men, one of our most stylish celebrities, crowned top dressed man and featured in a sexiest men calendar. He’s been performing since the age of 9 and he’s no stranger to Saturday Night Fitness. This year he’s back to lead us through the night, making sure everyone knows where they should be and what they should do.

Follow him at @sivngesi

DJ BAMMBAMM

With a strong presence in both the Cape Town nightlife scene and international fitness event space, Zac has built a reputation for delivering seamless, high-energy sound journeys that adapt across environments – from premium studios and large-scale fitness activations to curated nightlife settings and brand experiences. His signature sound blends Afro-house with an international edge – combining deep rhythmic foundations with global electronic influences to create sets that feel both rooted and world-class. The result is a soundtrack that doesn’t just play in the background – it drives the experience, builds momentum, and holds the energy from start to finish.

Ceri & Lydia Hannan

This husband-and-wife powerhouse brings decades of global fitness expertise. Ceri, a former British Aerobic Champion, has transformed gyms worldwide with his “Better is better” philosophy and infectious energy. Lydia, a no-nonsense instructor with a caring touch, delivers results across all her classes while fostering a strong sense of community. Together, they’re opening the night with the Rockstar Party Starter warm-up, making sure your body is primed and your energy is where it needs to be

Follow them at @ceri.hannan and @hannan4843

Coach Zaakz

Zaakirah Khalek is an industrial psychologist and fitness coach – brains and brawn! – and the founder of her own exclusive, boutique gym: Performance Tribe. With a focus on strength, community and digging deep, she’s going to lead us through Power Under Pressure – a fast-paced, fiery session.

Follow her at @zaakz_k

Verna Young

Verna runs a movement studio in Johannesburg where she offers pilates, yoga, Zumba, InterFlowFit, dance & personal training. She’s known for guiding large groups with absolute precision, and this year she’s joining Saturday Night Fitness to bring the calm, focus and awareness. Her Pilates Unleashed session will have you locked in, switched on and feeling every single rep as she shows you how the smallest movement – done right – create the biggest impact.

Follow her at @vernamyoung

Yolisa Hamilton & Klaas ‘Biggy’ Letsoalo

Yolisa Hamilton and Biggy are true icons of South African fitness. Their impact can be felt in every step and in every beat, from community halls to main stages. Known for their presence, energy and unmistakeable local flavour, they bring decades of experience and will encourage you to step into your power. They’re going to bring the energy up with Jima Box Fit, a high-energy boxing workout that strengthens and increase fitness. It’s as fun as it is fierce! Train like a boxer, think like a champion – no contact needed.

Follow them at @3nyhamilton and @klaasbiggyletsoalo

Chunky Phiri

He’s no stranger to Saturday Night Fitness – the fans know if he’s there, there will be No If’s, Only Butts! He’s an actor, entertainer and fitness coach with the charm, the strength and the inspiration to help you push through. It’s not just a session, it’s a performance! It’s movement with attitude, sweat with style, and a whole lot of flavour that only Chunky can deliver. This class is going to have you clutching your glutes until it’s time to strut them in a bikini.

Follow him at @chunky_phiri

Mansoor Galant

Get your hips ready, Zoor Galant is in the house with this year’s farewell Zumba party. He’s a Zumba education specialist, an international presenter and dancer. Known as a global Zumba performer and international fitness personality, Mansoor has taken his signature high-energy style across stages, studios, and events around the world — bringing people together through rhythm, movement, and pure joy. With a foundation in Zumba Fitness and a style that blends infectious Afro-Latin energy with global commercial beats, his sessions are all about connection – no barriers, no hesitation, just movement.

Follow him at @zes_zoor

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