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Take Your Workout to the Rooftop at Bedford Centre This October

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Spring has arrived, which means fewer excuses to stay indoors. This October, Bedford Centre and Planet Fitness are taking the morning workout outsideโ€”and several storeys up.

The free Bedford Rooftop Fitness Takeover takes place on Saturday, 3 October 2026. For one morning, the shopping centreโ€™s open-air parking deck will become an energetic outdoor fitness space filled with movement, music and community spirit.

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Three Workouts, One Energetic Morning

Registration opens at 07:30, with the first session beginning at 08:00. The event will be held on the open parking deck between Entrances 1 and 2.

First, participants will ease into the morning with yoga. Then, Planet Fitness will raise the tempo with its fast-paced PF20 workout. Finally, a hybrid dance session will finish the morning on a high.

Importantly, you donโ€™t need to be a Planet Fitness member to join. You also donโ€™t need to be especially fit. The sessions are open to all fitness levels, from committed gym-goers to anyone keen to try something different.

Yes, there may be a few stiff muscles afterwards. However, the fresh air, music and Joburg skyline should help soften the blow.

Move, Win and Give Back

The morning comes with a little extra motivation. Bedford Centre stores have contributed prizes worth a combined R20,000. In addition, every participant will receive a goodie bag containing discount vouchers from participating retailers.

However, the event is about more than working up a sweat.

Attendees are encouraged to bring pre-loved gym shoes and fitness clothing. These items will be collected and donated to people in need, giving unused activewear a worthwhile second life.

โ€œSpring is such a great time to get outdoors and get moving,โ€ says Linda Linnow, General Manager of Bedford Centre. โ€œYou donโ€™t have to be incredibly fit or belong to a gym. Come along, try a class, have some fun and, if you can, bring something to donate too.โ€

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Booking Details

The Bedford Rooftop Fitness Takeover is free, but space is limited. Therefore, advance booking is essential.

Booking information will be available through Bedford Centreโ€™s website, @bedfordcentre on social media, the centre management office and the information desk.

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Gather a few friends, pack a water bottle and bring along any activewear you no longer use. It is free, beginner-friendly and supports a good causeโ€”which is considerably more productive than spending Saturday morning on the couch.

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