Rugby

We recently chatted to star Rugby hooker and one of our latest Sports Ambassadors, Bongani Mbonambi at the Sports Science Institute in Newlands, Cape Town. “I’m hooked on NeoLife. I’m so excited and proud to have joined forces with NeoLife to Make the World a Healthier and Happier Place!” he enthusiastically starts.

“The awesome NeoLife Nutritionals have already made an enormous difference in my life, even though I’ve only been taking them since the end of last year. In nutrition terms that’s still early days, so I can’t wait to see how much more that they’ll bring to me on a long-term basis” says Bongi.

“Like most athletes who compete at a professional level, I find recovering from training crucial to my performance in competition. That, along with maintaining a strong immune system to minimize downtime, helps keep me going and well prepared for competition. I use Pro Vitality every day and find the single sachet containing all the necessary supplements easy to take and convenient when I’m on the go! I also take NeoLife’s vitamin C for an extra boost in winter.”

Bongi admits that the part of his training he finds most challenging is keeping his fitness levels up. “That’s where the NeoLifeShake comes in very handy. When my team and I are doing back-to-back fitness training sessions, and have very short break in between, I’m able to give my body the nutrition needed to keep going.” On days like these Bongi takes up to three NeoLifeShake’s as meal replacements. “What I also like about NeoLifeShake is that although they’re complete and satisfying, they never make you feel heavy or uncomfortable afterwards. Personally, I love the Rich Chocolate flavor and I have never tasted such a delicious meal replacement shake before.”

But, for this NeoLife powered athlete, being a part of the NeoLife family is not only about enjoying and promoting great products -  it’s about giving back. Bongi grew up in Bethlehem, in the struggling mining belt of South Africa - a place where very little hope exists for many young people.

“If it wasn’t for rugby, the support of my family and God’s grace I’m not sure where I would be today. Like most children around me, I grew up with very little chance of making anything of my life. That’s why I want to inspire and motivate others by example. Through my success I want to show kids that with faith and a positive attitude they can become anything they want to, no matter what their background” says Bongi with conviction.

Bongi’s unstoppable talent and outstanding performance was first spotted at a Craven Week (South Africa’s top annual rugby union schools event), where he was scouted and offered a scholarship to the prestigious St Albans College in Pretoria. From there Bongi landed a place with the Bulls. In 2012, he made his senior debut playing against the Crusaders at the Super Rugby season in Pretoria. He currently represents the Stormers and now resides in Cape Town. At only 26 years of age he has represented his country in several international games and did them proud.

“I believe that with NeoLife as a partner I can make a positive change in many people’s lives. Like me, the NeoLife Family are committed to uplifting communities, while helping people to be their best and reach their full potential!”*

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“Like most athletes who compete at a professional level, I find recovering from training crucial to my performance in competition. That, along with maintaining a strong immune system to minimize downtime, helps keep me going and well prepared for competition. I use Pro Vitality every day and find the single sachet containing all the necessary supplements easy to take and convenient when I’m on the go! I also take NeoLife’s vitamin C for an extra boost in winter.”

Bongi admits that the part of his training he finds most challenging is keeping his fitness levels up. “That’s where the NeoLifeShake comes in very handy. When my team and I are doing back-to-back fitness training sessions, and have very short break in between, I’m able to give my body the nutrition needed to keep going.” On days like these Bongi takes up to three NeoLifeShake’s as meal replacements. “What I also like about NeoLifeShake is that although they’re complete and satisfying, they never make you feel heavy or uncomfortable afterwards. Personally, I love the Rich Chocolate flavor and I have never tasted such a delicious meal replacement shake before.”*