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Ismat Tahseen | TNN | Jan 6, 2018, 01.00 AM IST

Mumbai gets into fitness resolution modeMumbai gets into fitness resolution mode

in Januaryin January

For some, it's a promise to travel more, for others it's probably a plan to

get their finances in place, but the one resolution that stands out and is

practically on everyone's list, is to get fit. Everyone gets into a reverse

mode in January after the late nights, partying and festive indulgences in

December. It's not surprising then to see a rise in gym memberships and

fitness queries in the city. Here's what exercise season is about this time...

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Talking about the rise in gym memberships and fitness queries with the

onset of the new year, Rakesh Shetty, a gym manager in Andheri, says, "I

have received at least 16 calls yesterday from the usual three to four a day.

In fact, we saw a record number of new joinees in a single month in last

January, too."

While weight gain is the most common bane, it's also different strokes for

different folks. Says fitness trainer Ankit Maheshwari, "Usually holiday

weight gain is around the waist, so the goal for most people is to get their

waistlines back. And it's not just a resolution, they want a proper exercise

chart to target the various muscles groups."

Gym sales counsellor Darshana Mohindar Dhanu adds, "We have had lots

of queries since the new year began, in fact, by more than 60%. People

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Savio D'Souza, who runs with a group at Nariman Point and Priyadarshini

Park, says that more people want to make a fitness start in January.

"Though we train throughout the year, it is in January when there is a

focus on self-wellness. I have all ages training with me, even someone

who is 75 is training for the 21-km marathon that's coming up in the city."

For Byram Dhalla, owner of a trucking company, it's all about returning to

his favourite fitness activity. "I've been running in the city for 15 years now.

It took a backseat with work and other commitments, but I want to bring

running back into focus soon as the year has begun on a new note. The

activity gives me great health and I've decided to keep up the practice,"

says the adventure enthusiast, who also drove from London to Mumbai in

early October.

Tardeo-based advertising planner Arthi Basak has made a list of running

goals at the start of the year. "My aim is to run at least 200 days a year. In

my line of work, I can't do a gym workout as I'm usually travelling or

having late nights. In Mumbai, you can only run early morning or post

sundown, so this it fits right into my schedule. I also want to better my

running

timing. Currently I do 2:20 minutes for a half marathon; my dream is to

clock flat two hours. Of course, it doesn't come just like that, so my

resolution is to run more regularly and dedicate myself to the sport as

much as I can."

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Kemps Corner-based zumba fitness instructor, Kanchi Shah says, "The

second week is when people shake off the post-holiday fatigue by toning

up. The diet is back to being restricted and women want an exercise

regimen to support this. So, we have had a few queries about taking up

zumba. Most calls are from homemakers who want to find the time

exercise in the middle of the day when they are free."

Fusion workouts are also pushing people to get trim again. Karishma Patel

teaches 'piloxing', which is a mix of pilates and boxing. "There is a

definitive demand to do something different and piloxing is high on the

list," she says, adding, "It's a high energy blend of pilate moves and dance.

This is a barefoot workout and as the nerves of the body are connected to

the feet, this works to stimulate them and builds balance. A lot of

corporates have come forward to try this as their jobs have them sitting for

hours."

It gets exotic, too. Big on the list is Muay Thai, a combat sport based on

the martial arts of Thailand; it helps shed up to 500 calories an hour. Says

trainer Amit Lalwani, "A lot of people make a resolution to do something

more intense like Muay Thai. People tell me that have seen this in

Bangkok and Pattaya and are keen to try make this their new workout,

too."

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