Thuli Phongolo Dragged Over “Lazy Girl” Fitness Routine “Skipping the Gym And Jumping On BBL Bandwagon”

Thuli Phongolo is out here looking like a whole baddie, but fans are giving her major side-eye after spotting her latest “fitness hack”—and Mzansi has thoughts.

The Generations: The Legacy star and in-demand DJ is back on our screens and back in the blogs, but this time it’s not about her acting chops—it’s her snatched waist that’s raising eyebrows.

A video posted by aesthetic guru @dickzenlong shows Thuli using a Body Roll Shaper, a lymphatic roller machine that claims to reduce cellulite, slim the waist, and detox the body. The girlies in Joburg are loving it, but social media? Not so much.

Thuli Phongolo’s Glam Routine Revealed

Thuli’s been living her best life—dropping luxury photo dumps, spinning decks at packed venues, and now, rolling her way into shape. The machine in question helps smooth the skin, boost circulation, and tighten up the body without breaking a sweat.

Think of it as a “bougie massage” with bonus curves. The same machine has been seen in Boity Thulo’s fitness content—so you know it’s officially celebrity approved. But while some are eating it up, others are throwing shade like it’s a sport.

“She looks uncomfortable,” noted @sbmabuya.sindiswa. And @nananagp wasn’t buying it either, writing, “What’s this machine for? This is the second BBL hun I see busy with this machine.”

Mzansi Speaks: “The Pressure Is Getting Worse in the Industry”

As the video made the rounds, fans were quick to call out what they see as yet another case of celebs doing the absolute most to chase that “perfect” look.

“Anything but the gym,” said @user20093702, while @she_looks_ reminded everyone:
“There’s no shortcut to a fit and gorgeous body, no matter how much you pay.”

@herealmrsjones1509 added fuel to the fire: “The pressure is getting worse in the industry,” and @snowy_scandley wasn’t pulling punches either:
“They’re inflating their bums and also using machines to burn their bellies. It’s too much, all just to end up looking like a mannequin.”

Some weren’t mad, just shook. “Wow, so that’s why her waist is so snatched,” commented @sithembile594, while @miss_kcamy just laughed it off: “Being a woman is hard work. Since they don’t like the gym, this is a permanent solution.”

Just Like the Rest? Thuli Phongolo Joins the “Beautification” Craze

From BBLs to rollers to whatever’s next—Mzansi celebs are clearly not afraid to invest in their looks. But now fans are asking: Is Thuli any different from the rest of the industry’s glam squad?

With more celebs choosing contour over cardio, fans are calling for some realness and balance. @tumizwane18 kept it 100: “Women fear nothing.”

Whether you love it, hate it, or secretly want to try it—Thuli’s roller reveal has the whole timeline talking. What’s next in this beauty arms race? Only time (and TikTok) will tell.

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