Tucked away in the corner of an old building in Khar, a tiny functional studio ticks two crucial check-boxes on a list of essentials that a fitness setup must contain. To begin with, it's a happy place. Of course, this is credited, in part, to one of its members, comedian Rohan Joshi, who makes a living off tickling the funny bone. Then, there's Sacred Games actor Kubbra Sait, also blessed with a refreshing sense of humour that's only enhanced in the company of her gym buddy, Joshi. Happy faces in a fitness studio reveal a lifestyle that's appreciated, which, in turn, enables members to adhere to the routine for a longer time.

The second aspect of Kinetic Living — which blends different fitness formats to create a holistic programme — that is instantly laudable, is that owner Urmi Kothari propagates physical wellness in a society that's far too driven by aesthetics. "I simply want to step out in a T-shirt, look good, and feel great. I don't have to scrutinise my body from every angle," says Joshi, as he backs Kothari's methods that deviate from routines involving unchecked repetitions executed with poor form. "Earlier, when I'd go to the gym, I did it with a sense of obligation. I was given a basic routine that I'd do without even understanding what the exercise was doing for me. Here, I am aware of what each workout is achieving."