DJ Maphorisa’s Trainer Reveals Fitness Plan Ahead of Scorpion Kings Live Concert
- DJ Maphorisa has been working with a renowned fitness expert ahead of the Scorpion Kings Live concert
- The trainer shared that the training focuses on endurance and mobility rather than weight loss, targeting the DJ's lower back
- With an impressive track record, he shared how his approach has helped other superstars ahead of their most challenging performances
- Briefly News writer Gloria Masia spoke to LJ, a registered dietitian and personal trainer, who shared advice on how artists can prepare their bodies for the physical demands of performing live
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DJ Maphorisa is putting in the hard work ahead of one of Mzansi's most anticipated shows. His personal trainer, model and fitness expert MJ Maponya, has pulled back the curtain on the intensive preparation programme designed to get the Soweto Baby hitmaker stage-ready for the Scorpion Kings Live concert on 19 September 2026.
Speaking to TimesLIVE, Maponya explained that the training philosophy is rooted in practicality rather than aesthetics. The goal is not a body transformation, but rather building the kind of stamina needed to command a high-energy live show while keeping up with an already punishing schedule as both an artist and a CEO.
"My approach is built entirely on flexibility and mobility; I focus on strength and endurance. I focus on longer reps. It's not about losing weight or gaining muscle; it's about having endurance. Maphorisa isn't only an artist; he is also a CEO. He has late nights and an irregular schedule, so focusing on his lower back is part of our training," Maponya told TimesLIVE.
On 7 September 2026, Maponya shared footage of one of their sessions, which included a treadmill run with the hitmaker. The clip gave fans a rare glimpse into the behind-the-scenes effort that goes into preparing for a performance of this scale.
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A trainer with A-list experience
Maponya is no stranger to prepping top-tier talent. He has known Maphorisa for nearly a decade, having first crossed paths in 2018 when the trainer worked with the Major League DJz. The fitness expert also trained Cassper Nyovest ahead of his Global Citizen event appearance, giving him a solid track record of working with South African entertainers who demand elite physical conditioning.
With the Scorpion Kings Live concert weeks away, Maponya's targeted programme is firmly focused on ensuring DJ Maphorisa takes to the stage with the explosive energy the show will require.
LJ explained to Briefly News writer Gloria Masia that staying active and maintaining strength can help performers handle the physical demands of being on stage, particularly during long performances.
“Keeping active will improve mobility. For long-term strength, training assists in preserving muscle mass. Without training and adequate dietary habits, everyday movement and strength training can become more difficult. Strength training can also help prevent falls and maintain quality of life.”
He said an effective fitness routine should focus on regular movement and strength training, while nutrition also plays an important role in supporting physical performance.
“The habits will involve an active lifestyle, as by design the body is made to move and being sedentary contributes to weight gain. So physical activity, balanced diet in line to South African food-based dietary guidelines will be a preventative measure.”
LJ added that maintaining a healthy body composition can also reduce unnecessary strain on the joints, which is important when someone is regularly active or performing.
“Carrying excess weight, in particular body fat, means extra weight to bear and your knees absorb all the weight. The more the weight, the harder the joints take, especially the knees, hips and lower back. It’s the body fat accumulation putting strain on all those joints.”
Watch DJ Maphorisa's workout session below.
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