Yanga Lusasa

Yanga Lusasa
Student Development Manager, Nelson Mandela University

Yanga Lusasa is a seasoned Group Exercise Instructor with more than ten years of experience in the health and fitness sector, specialising in Body Conditioning, Spinning, and Functional Training. Since 2015, he has led high-energy group classes at major fitness institutions including Virgin Active, Viva Gym, Ignite Walmer, and currently Active on 6th. He also works with Moove Fitness as a personal trainer, supporting clients through tailored programmes grounded in both scientific knowledge and practical expertise.

Yanga holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Movement Science and Sport Management (Nelson Mandela University, 2011), an Honours Degree in Group Dynamics (Nelson Mandela University, 2013), and is studying towards a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences.

Yanga’s academic grounding is matched by extensive on-the-ground leadership experience. He coordinates annual Indoor and Outdoor Sports Days and Fitness Awareness Events at Nelson Mandela University’s Missionvale Campus, contributing directly to student wellness and community engagement. His earlier roles include Fitness Instructor and Gym Assistant within the university’s Fitness & Aquatic Centre and Sport Centre, where he developed a holistic, people-centred approach to training.

Combining a deep understanding of human movement with insight into social behaviour and group motivation, Yanga delivers fitness experiences that are both transformative and inclusive. He is now expanding his reach through an online fitness platform aimed at inspiring, motivating, and training a wider audience.