THE Coronavirus pandemic has, undoubtedly, disrupted the lives of Guyanese. It is now four months since the government instituted restricted measures to prevent the spread of the deadly decease. Many persons are finding it difficult to cope not only with the pandemic, but the ongoing electoral impasse and other challenges that have since arisen.
However, young businesswoman and fitness enthusiast, Tandika Morgan, says that incorporating exercise in your daily schedule will help maintain mental stability.

Further, she believes that when persons have the right fitness gears, they are more motivated to exercise regularly. As such, she launched her own fitness line, ‘Get Fit with Tandy’, to be a motivation, especially to women, to keep their health and fitness intact during, and even after this period.

The young woman who grew up on Norton Street, told this publication that in addition to encouraging exercise for mental stability, she wanted to inspire women to work hard to achieve their body goals the natural way.

“I also wanted to give women like myself hope again. I wanted them to see that they can work out and achieve the body they would want. I wanted to be an inspiration to women that they can have that healthy and fit body the natural way,” Morgan said.
But more importantly, she noted the cathartic effects of exercise.

“Being fit is caused by physical activity, but such exercise also makes us healthier, emotionally. It gives us a sense of purpose and reduces feelings of lethargy and depression. There are so many reasons to be fit; it decreases risk of Type Two diabetes, hypertension (or high blood pressure), and all-cause mortality; it improves cholesterol levels, mental health, better quality sleep; and it reduces anxiety. ‘Get Fit with Tandy’ gears are comfortable to workout with and affordable, we cater for all sizes. Our gears help give you the confidence you need to stay dedicated to your healthy lifestyle,” the young woman shared.

Since the gyms are currently closed, the next best and safest place to work out is at home, she further said, noting that ‘Get Fit with Tandy’ makes this possible by providing the gears you need to workout at home.

Morgan said this new business initiative is also tied with her love for entrepreneurship.
“Growing up, I would always see how hard my mom would have to work to provide for me and my siblings. She would do all she could to make sure we had everything. The love she gave and showed to us was all I needed to be inspired to work for everything that I want. I knew I liked being an entrepreneur when I started my first business venture five years ago, which was selling makeup products. The love and support I got was unbelievable and ever since then, I’ve been looking and finding new ways to expand,” she told the Guyana Chronicle.

Adding further, that she aspires to be someone that everyone could think of when they hear about gym wear, makeup, and clothing.
Persons can contact Morgan on Instagram @get-fit-with-Tandy and Facebook: Get Fit with Tandy.