Reality TV star and fitness coach MJ Maponya has given fans a glimpse into the intense training sessions he is putting DJ Maphorisa through ahead of the highly anticipated Scorpion Kings Live concert on Saturday, 19 September 2026.
Taking to social media, MJ shared behind-the-scenes footage of their workouts, showing the demanding exercises Maphorisa is doing to prepare physically for the big night.
MJ praised the producer and businessman, saying Maphorisa is currently in a strong space both physically and mentally.
Speaking to TshisaLIVE, MJ explained that his training programme is less about changing Maphorisa’s physique and more about building the stamina and strength he needs to keep up with his demanding lifestyle.
“My approach with Maphorisa is built entirely on flexibility and efficiency. I focus on strength and endurance.”
He said the sessions include longer repetitions and exercises designed to improve endurance rather than specifically targeting weight loss or muscle gain.
For MJ, Maphorisa’s hectic schedule as an artist and CEO also means paying special attention to his lower back, which can be affected by long nights and an inconsistent routine.
The pair’s professional relationship goes back several years. MJ revealed that he first met Maphorisa in 2018 while training the Major League DJz, who later connected the producer with him.
Since then, Maphorisa has remained one of MJ’s long-standing clients, with their trainer-client relationship growing into a close friendship.
MJ has also worked with several other well-known South African personalities, including Carpomore, Mohale Motaung, Lasizwe and rapper Cassper Nyovest. He previously helped prepare Cassper physically for his appearance at Global Citizen, one of the biggest stages in the world.
With Scorpion Kings Live fast approaching, it looks like Maphorisa is making sure he will have the energy to deliver when the lights come on.
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