For many, the journey to discovering a passion is a gradual one, but for Shontal Lottering, it was instant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThree years ago I first put on a pair of rebounding boots and I was immediately smitten,\u201d she said. \u201cThe joy of bouncing, the sense of freedom, and the thrilling energy left me hooked. Little did I know that this love affair with rebounding would lead me to become South Africa\u2019s first qualified Fit Boots Master Trainer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As South Africa\u2019s first certified instructor, Lottering quickly realised this was not just a personal passion; it was something that needed to be shared with others. \u201cI began teaching classes in Hermanus, where I live, but as I saw the demand for more instructors grow, I felt a larger calling: to spread rebounding across South Africa. The community was ready, and I was determined to lead the charge.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through research she quickly identified a critical gap in the market \u2013 the need for certified instructor training. While many programmes existed in Europe, South Africa lacked a platform to train new instructors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cUnfazed by this challenge, I travelled to Spain in 2022 for advanced training, hoping to deepen my knowledge. However, I soon realised that the brand I had trained with had limitations. That\u2019s when I discovered Fit Boots; not just a brand, but a vibrant and supportive community invested in my personal and professional growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn May 2023, I had the privilege of meeting Fit Boots CEO Dorina Rigo over Zoom. I shared my vision for building a rebounding community in South Africa and Dorina\u2019s enthusiastic support was exactly what I needed to commit fully to this mission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDetermined to succeed, I dedicated myself to perfecting my technique, enduring long hours of practice and even battling through blistered feet.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their collaboration culminated in launching South Africa\u2019s first-ever Fit Boots Fundamental Training in Johannesburg, a programme specifically designed to teach the basics of rebounding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Altogether 14 dedicated women attended this inaugural training in April 2024, each with their own passion and ambition for the sport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTheir commitment to learning and improving inspired me and deepened my love for this transformative workout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe journey continued to gain momentum when Fit Boots International invited me to Spain for Master Training in October 2024. There I joined a global network of Master Trainers who had the same shared vision of promoting rebounding worldwide.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But the road to success wasn\u2019t easy. \u201cA few weeks before my trip I faced a serious health setback: a chest infection that required hospitalisation. For a moment it seemed like my dreams might be put on hold. But the support I received from the Fit Boots community, especially fellow Master Trainers Cristine Androne, Lizzy Rovira and Fernando Gorini, helped me persevere through the tough days.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just one day after being discharged from hospital, she returned to training with a renewed sense of positivity and determination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI powered through the Master Training, overcoming personal and physical challenges, and I am proud to say that I emerged from the experience South Africa\u2019s first International Fit Boots Master Trainer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This achievement, she said, would not have been possible without the unwavering support of her fianc\u00e9 Jan-Hendrik, her daughter Ameliha and her friends, family and clients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTheir belief in me fuelled my drive every step of the way. Hermanus, my home and heart, celebrates this victory with me,\u201d she concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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