Fun ways to lose that flab

Tips on how to chisel those curves with innovative fitness techniques

Tips on how to chisel those curves with innovative fitness techniques

Staying fit is the mantra today. Fitness advice comes a dime a dozen u2013 watch what you're eating, workout

daily, fad diets. Tired of giving heed to all the gyaan? Some of the couch potatoes might need some advice for themselves. Tired of running on that treadmill and cycling?

For water lovers
Aqua aerobics is just the thing for those who love swimming or splashing in water. A fun way to loose those extra pounds without sweating, aqua aerobics is catching on as a normal form of aerobics. The only difference being that all these aerobic exercises are done in the swimming pool.

"The advantage of this form of aerobics is hydro therapy and helps the person to be at ease, with no injuries", says aqua aerobics instructor, Satish Kumar. He adds, "One doesn't need to know swimming to join aqua aerobics, there is no age limit or any physical qualification required to take up aqua aerobics.

This technique is great for those who have joint problems. For those suffering from asthma, these exercises strengthen the lungs and are also grat for those who are overweight. Swim life offers workout routine for three days a week and five days a week and also teaches swimming along with aqua aerobics.
At: Swim Life, St Joseph's Indian High School, Vittal Mallya Road; Koramangala Club and Shobha Lakeview Club.
On Monday to Friday, 7 am to 8 am and 6 pm to 7 pm.
For: Rs 1200 per month for 3 days a week and Rs 1800 per month for 5 days a week.
Call: 98451 92047

Relax that muscle
Alexander technique is simply for those who are looking at muscle relaxation. "This technique is essentially a method of becoming aware of the unconscious habits that like sitting, standing or even digestion. Often our muscles are tightened and tensed, due to various reasons and this technique corrects the way we have been habituated to use the muscle and teaches the way of consciously using our muscle to make it work naturally", says Padmini Menon, Alexander technique instructor. This technique is administered individually and applies to anyone.
At: 119, A Cross, 3rd Main, Domlur.
For: Rs 12000 for 15 lesson course and Rs 600 for one taste session.
Call: 93412 20759

Kicking Away
A perfect way to workout for those who love martial arts. Kickboxing classes have picked up and how. "Independent shoot fighters inc is a kick boxing center, where we teach 'Adi Murai' an Indian martial art form, formed by a sage called Agathiyar, the base for many forms of kick boxing. Here we start off by teaching the methods to condition body, heart circulatory and respiratory system. Even people with respiratory problems like asthma can learn this form as we teach exercises that strengthen the cardio vascular system as it releases more energy and in turn helps use and burn body fat", says Ashwin Mohan, chief coach Independent Shoot Fighters inc. Kick boxing also helps condition, flex and relax the body muscles.
At: Independent Shoot Fighters Inc, Koramangala, Indira Nagar, Richmond Town, Jayanagar, Kamanahalli, Malleshwaram and Benson Town.
For: Rs 2000 per month.
Call: 98453 96360

Some more super cool fun ways to stay fit
BELLY DANCE:
At: Sole to Soul Dance Studio, Third floor Outer ring road, Belandur
For: Rs 1500 per month

STOTT PILATES:
At: The Zone
On till: October 18
Call: 98453 91006
Log on to https://www.thezonestudio.com/.u00a0

SALSA CLASSES:
At: Latino Rhythms, Jayanagar
Call: 6649 4726

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