Monday, August 23, 2010

Dance to the tunes of 'BOLLYFIT'



A unique and innovative fitness programme by Reema Sarin has helped many fitness freaks to keep fit while dancing to the tunes of groovy Bollywood music.
This one is for all who wish to flaunt the curvy figure without doing any rigorous exercise. Bollyfit, a unique and innovative way to burn those extra calories has helped several people to stay fit.
The fitness dance workshop is one of the latest concepts that is taking both, fitness and dancing to a completely new level as it talks about a totally new concept, internationally called 'fitness dancing'. The programme is one of its kind that has a fusion of Bollywood, jazz and funk dance steps with international dance aerobics, step dance aerobics and cardio kick-boxing moves to Bollywood music at 140 beats per minute (bpms)!
Explains Reema Sarin, Fitness Dancer, Choreographer and the person behind Bollyfit, "The programme is not just about losing weight, it's about keeping fit, improving stamina, endurance, strength and leading a high-energy life."
The USP of the Bollyfit programme is, that the warm-up exercises consist of energetic Bollywood dance moves as opposed to the regular aerobic warm-up exercises. The cool down routine also consists of Bollywood dance moves, which relax every part of your body. So in a regular aerobic class you burn about 200-250 calories, but in a basic Bollyfit class you burn from 300 to 400 calories.
The calorie burning exercises ensure that you get a real workout without feeling the burden of exercise. The vigorous dance moves work out each and every muscle in your body in a very distinct way, giving you a well-balanced full body workout, which helps you de-stress and unwind as you workout.
Reema further informs about the pattern of workout, "Each workout session lasts for about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes and is broken into certain sections."
- 10 min: Stretching & Bollyfit dance Warm-up
- 20 - 30 min: Bollyfit dance workout (depending on the level of the class, e.g. whether beginner, intermediate or advanced)
- 10 min: Bollyfit dance Cool down & Arms workout
- 10 min: Body Conditioning exercises and stretching
- 10 min: Floor workout - ABT (Abs, Buttocks, Thighs)
- 5 min: Breathing & Relaxing exercises
The motive behind combining the dance moves and aerobics is that the fitness dance workout should be taught without feeling the burden of exercise. Under the programme the students are taught advanced calorie burning exercises.
With the right kind of food intake, the programme works wonders for all who wish to flaunt the curvy figure.
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Saturday, August 7, 2010

7 ways to get moving and shed Pounds!

Dear BOLLYFIT Members,
No time to work out? No time to plan healthy meals? Lack of time isn't the only excuse offered by people who need to lose weight. Close on its heels is another complaint: ‘Working out just isn't fun, and neither is shopping and cooking ‘healthy.’
If you would adopt some fun ways to get fit, chances are good that you will pick up the exercise habit for good!. And once the exercise habit kicks in, eating better and losing weight come easier.
Getting fit and getting trim is often a ‘chicken and an egg’ story! It's difficult to get fit without eating right, and eating right makes it easier to get fit.
So forget what you learned in high school gym class or at the local health club about what it takes to get fit and eat better. Here are 7 fun ways to get moving and improve your diet. Why not pick one or two that sound fun to you, and give it a try?
1. Forget Exercise; Have 'Fun' Instead
If the thought of the word ‘exercise’ makes you cringe and go ‘Uggghhhh’, just banish it from your vocabulary. Substitute it with ‘fun activity.’
Exercise definitely sounds like sweat and work. "But when we think of it as a 'fun activity,' it could be things we enjoy doing. You have many options! It can be enjoyable activities with friends or with the family like - Hiking, Biking, Jogging, Power Walks, or playing Outdoor games are just a few fun activities that come to mind.
2. Pick a Comfortable Pace for Fitness
Choose an intensity level from the start that's comfortable for you, not what your buddy or the exercise video diva says is the right pace!
Generally speaking, folks who are overweight and out of shape tend to feel pretty bad even in response to even moderate-intensity exercise such as brisk walking! But if you have people walk at their own pace they are going to feel better than people who are walking at moderate intensity. This could be because they feel in control, or because they are walking slower and are not overwhelmed or discouraged by the exercise level or intensity.
Almost everyone feels good after they've done any kind of exercise – so don’t lose out on your exercise today!
Get Your Groove On: Exercise to Music
Music makes exercise more enjoyable and more tolerable and also helps those working out get more pleasure from exercise. You need to the latest bollywood remix tunes and to your favourite music - whatever makes you want to get up on your feet!
It has also been found that listening to a favorite music decreases the influence of stress caused by fatigue, increasing the comfort level of doing the exercise.
4. Lean on Friends for Fitness Support
Exercising with others -- an entire group or just your spouse or a friend -- can make workouts not only more fun but also more regular. The social part sweetens the deal. Find someone you want to spend time with -- a friend, a family member. Make a deal with them, a blood oath to exercise with them.
A lot of people find they enjoy group exercises like BOLLYFIT, Zumba, Pilates, Aerobics class, or a dance studio.


5. Change Your Focus: Aim for a Little Exercise Every Day
Don’t get hung up on the length of each workout. Instead, focus on exercising on most days of the week, especially when you are beginning or resuming an exercise program.
If you get into a pattern of daily exercise, it's easy to increase it. The focus at first is to ‘show up’ to do some exercise or activity most days of the week.
“The hardest part of increasing physical activity is simply getting started. My advice as a weight loss counselor: Make a deal with yourself. If you plan to exercise on a particular day, no matter how you feel when that day comes around, you will put on your exercise clothes and do at least 15 minutes. Most people are surprised that when they do this, they get in more exercise. Once you get started it is easier to keep going. And it's easier to increase the amount of time once you are in the habit of every day or every other day.”
6. Double Up on Your Goals: Get Fit and Trim
If your goal is to get fit, you may also want to also lose weight or eat more healthfully.
If you think you can't do it all at once, think again. It’s often easier to make massive changes in your behavior than one or two small changes. Once, we looked at 50 people with high blood pressure. Some were given two goals: to reduce their salt intake and boost physical activity. Others were given four goals: to reduce salt, boost exercise, reduce fat, and eat more low-fat dairy. Those given the most goals achieved the most.
7. Sneak in Healthier Cooking at Home
You'll have more energy to work out -- and you'll start to shed pounds--if you eat more healthfully. One good way to do that is to reduce total calories by reducing the fat content of your meals. Keep an eye on total salt and sugar, too. Try to reduce each gradually in recipes and favorite dishes.

Regards,
Reema Sarin
Actor, Model & Dancer/Choreographer
BOLLYFIT
www.reemabollyfit.com
Email: r_sarin@hotmail.com
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Three Things Every Exercise Program Should Have

Dear BOLLYFIT Members,
This newsletter will answer many of your fitness queries that you have been sending through recently. I have tried to collate all the answers together, but please feel free to send me direct message in case you have any further questions.
Many of you will be leaving for holidays now – but try and keep some of these tips in mind while you enjoy yourself and party hard! And ofcourse, please make the effort to indulge in lots of DANCING as that is truly just fantastic exercise!
Here are some useful tips to your most frequently asked fitness related questions:
1. What you should know for an effective exercise programA complete fitness program must include aerobic exercise, muscular strength and endurance conditioning, and flexibility exercise. Aerobic exercise does good things for your cardiovascular system and is an important part of weight management. Muscular conditioning can improve strength and posture, reduce the risk of lower back injury, and is also an important component of a weight management program. Flexibility exercise is needed to maintain joint range of motion and reduce the risk of injury and muscle soreness.
2. Aerobic exercise can be as simple as power walkingPower Walking is a weight-bearing aerobic exercise. So are jogging, rope skipping and dance-exercise. Aerobic exercise is any activity that uses large muscle groups in a continuous, rhythmic fashion for sustained periods of time. There are also non-weight-bearing aerobic exercises, such as bicycling, stationary cycling, swimming and rowing.
3. Keep the pace comfortable. A very important aspect of your exercise program is the intensity. You should exercise at a comfortable pace. You can measure your exercise heart rate to check the intensity of your exercising, or you can take the 'talk test.'
To measure your heart rate, take your pulse as soon as you stop exercising. Count your heartbeat for 10 seconds, then multiply that by six to convert it to a one-minute heart rate. If you keep your exercise heart rate within a range of 55 percent to 80 percent of an estimated maximum heart rate (220 minus your age), you're doing well.
How often should you exercise?Three to four days of aerobic activity is fine for general health maintenance. If you're trying to lose weight, aim for four or more days a week, being sure you take off at least one day a week to give muscles time to recuperate.
How long should you exercise?Work up to 20 or more minutes per session for general health maintenance. For weight loss, gradually work up to 45 minutes or longer from moderate to higher intensities in a hi-low impact activity.
3. Strength Conditioning gives you a choicePick calisthenics, free weights or machines. Just be sure that your strength training includes exercises for every major muscle group, including the muscles of the arms, chest, back, stomach, hips and legs.
Start with a weight that's comfortable to handle and keep it up for eight repetitions. Gradually add more repetitions until you can complete 12 repetitions. For greater strength conditioning, add more weight and/or more repetitions, in sets of eight to 12, when the exercise becomes easy.
Stretch for FlexibilityProper stretching involves holding a mild stretch of 10 to 30 seconds while you breathe normally. Always warm up before you stretch. Like strength conditioning, flexibility exercises should include stretching for all the major muscle groups.
Always check with your doctor before beginning any exercise program, especially if have cardiovascular risk factors, such as smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes or a family history of heart disease.
One last thing to remember . . . Please watch your alcohol and food intake and keep off excessive drinking or eating heavy foods!
KEEP FIT!
Cheers,
Reema
Actor, Fitness Model & Dancer/Trainer
www.reemabollyfit.com
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Monday, July 12, 2010

BOLLYFIT launches in Delhi! June 24, 2010.


Today, the BOLLYFIT girl, Reema Sarin launched her BOLLYFIT classes at the American School, New Delhi. BOLLYFIT is one of the latest and most innovative concepts, that is taking both, fitness and dancing to a completely new level as it talks about a completely new concept internationally, called 'fitness dancing'. BOLLYFIT is for everyone - men, women, teenagers and children!

BOLLYFIT is the first and one of its kind fitness dance workouts and choreography which has mixed bollywood, jazz and funk dance steps with international dance aerobics, step dance aerobics and cardio kick-boxing moves to Bollywood Remix music at 140 beats per minute (bpms)!
“My classes are fun, high energy and fast paced and the American School kids have really taken to the fitness dance moves and have picked them extremely well. For these classes, I have used songs like ‘Bachna Ae Hasino’; ‘Aa Dekhen Zaraa’; ‘Twist’ and ‘Ahun Ahun’ and have taught them some of my latest music video choreography with some signature BOLLYFIT steps”:
New BOLLYFIT Dance Music Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2uXX9N8HTo
One of the BOLLYFIT students at the American School commented that "BOLLYFIT is a completely new style of dancing for us and it is great because it gives us a workout as well. We just love the fast paced and catchy bollywood numbers that are used for the BOLLYFIT dance moves."

To view the American School BOLLYFIT class photographs, please click here:
http://www.reemabollyfit.com/photo_gallery.html

http://www.reemabollyfit.com/workshops.html

Reema Sarin through BOLLYFIT and as a model, has glamorized fitness to make it more fun and it is the first fitness dance workout to be taught without feeling the burden of exercise. BOLLYFIT is a sure shot calorie burner. The fitness dance moves work out each and every muscle in your body in a very distinct way, all very addictive and help you actually de-stress and unwind as you workout .

Globally, BOLLYFIT is the only one of its kind Fitness Dancing and it is a huge success in India and is gaining recognition abroad as well. BOLLYFIT Shows - BOLLYFIT is the first fitness dance program to be taught in nightclubs and discotheques (during the day - non night-club hours), which has been a great hit, as for the first time, a fitness workout has moved out from Gyms and Fitness Clubs, to Nightclubs.
And where do we go from here? “Well’, adds Reema that “All I can say is that, Dance Aerobics has certainly come a long way from being taught to the typical American aerobic music, to ‘bollywood remixes’ and other popular kinds of music. Today, I teach ‘Rock Aerobic’, ‘Pop Aerobic’ and marathon advanced ‘Trance Aerobic classes’, which are all very addictive forms of exercise.”
About Reema:Reema Sarin multi-faceted skills as an Actor, Model, Anchor & BOLLYFIT Dancer/Choreographer. She is a leading Fitness Dancer & Choreographer in the country, with international experience and training in the Fitness Industry in the US (New York with Bally's Jack Lalane and with the California Fitness) and in South East Asia (including Australia). As the founder of the ‘BOLLYFIT’ Program in India, has been a pioneer of Fitness Dancing in India. She has acted in short films, including ‘The Sentence’, directed by Abhishek Joshi; Acted as one of the mail female leads in the film on anti-smoking, called ‘A Step Away’ directed by Gurvinder Sodhi. She has acted in ‘Balaji Telefilm' Serials (‘Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki'; 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' amongst others). She played as the lead dancer and choreographed a music video recently directed by Yasin Khan, Zia Productions; staged a BOLLYFIT performance and was honored at the Annual Day of the DRDO (Defense Research Organization of India). Reema is one of India’s first Fitness Models. She has also modeled in Ad films for the Jaypee Group, BP Spacer Chocolates, Pace Furniture Group, amongst others.

For further information, please contact: Reema Sarin; r_sarin@hotmail.com; Cell: (Delhi) 9871698894
To know more about Reema Sarin please visit www.reemabollyfit.com; www.reemafitness.com

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To watch othe BOLLYFIT showreels, please click here:
The Fbar BOLLYFIT Show:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBqietSbzSE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=280-fB_r2HY
Bollyfit Showreel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC0YnFLbDVg&feature=channel_page
All BOLLYFIT Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/reemafitness?gl=US&hl=hi#
In addition, Reema is also the first to launch her own BOLLYFIT Fitness Blog - http://reemafitness.blogspot.com/
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Fitness takes a new form with Reema Sarin’s BOLLYFIT!


Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune; Wednesday, March 2010

Today, the BOLLYFIT girl, Reema Sarin launched her new show reel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2uXX9N8HTo

BOLLYFIT is vigorous dance exercise in a fusion of scintillating and sophisticated bollywood dance and fitness moves, which are carefully synchronized to popular bollywood music. It’s the only one of its kind fitness dance choreography which gives you the amazing thrill of bollywood dancing along with the fun combination of international dance aerobics, step dance aerobics and cardio kick boxing moves to your favorite fast paced bollywood music at 140 beats per minute (bpms)!
BOLLYFIT SCULPTS YOUR BODY LIKE A DANCER!

Reema Sarin through BOLLYFIT has definitely glamorized fitness to make it more fun and it is the first fitness dance workout to be taught without feeling the burden of exercise. BOLLYFIT is a sure shot calorie burner. The fitness dance moves work out each and every muscle in your body in a very distinct way, all very addictive and help you actually de-stress and unwind as you workout .
Reema says “My classes are fun, high energy, fast paced and rejuvenating. I am really excited to be in here in Mumbai to start BOLLYFIT soon”.
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BOLLYFIT Newsletter, Nov 2010 - Top 8 Nutrition Mistakes that Active People Make and 5 Useful Fitness Tips!

Dear BOLLYFIT Members,
Welcome to the November edition of the BOLLYFIT newsletter, wherein you will find some useful tips on ‘correct eating’ and to get great results from your fitness regime.
Those of us who work out may still need help with our diets, as many of us have been known to make any of the following mistakes?
1. Jumping on new starvation diets leading to weakness

2. Not staying hydrated

3. Believing that exercise means you can eat whatever you want.

4. Trusting the claims on supplement labels. Since dietary supplements are not regulated, you should avoid taking anything that you have not discussed with a physician or registered dietitian.

5. Eating too much protein and too few carbohydrates—don’t forget that carbohydrates fuel exercise!

6. Replacing meals with energy bars and drinks, which cannot offer all the benefits of whole foods.

7. Waiting too long after exercise to eat—be sure to have a snack within two hours of working out.

8. And the number one mistake that active people are likely to make is… Skipping breakfast—it starts your metabolism off on the wrong foot and is likely to leave you hungrier later, and in a position where you’re more likely to make bad food choices.
Variety and moderation is the key to healthy eating. Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophy, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about having more energy, keeping yourself healthy and hearty – all these can be achieved by following these simple tips:
· Eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods. Your daily food selection should include bread and other whole-grain products; fruits; vegetables; dairy products; and meat, poultry, fish and other protein foods.
· Eat moderate portions. If you keep portion sizes reasonable, it's easier to eat the foods you want and stay healthy.
· Eat regular meals. Skipping meals can lead to out-of-control hunger, often resulting in overeating. Also, when you're very hungry, it's also tempting to forget about good nutrition. Snacking between meals can help curb hunger, but don't eat so much that your snack becomes an entire meal.
· Reduce, don't eliminate certain foods. Most people eat for pleasure as well as nutrition. If your favorite foods are high in fat, salt or sugar, the key is moderating how much of these foods you eat and how often you eat them. Choose skim or low-fat dairy products and white meats like Chicken and Fish.
You’ve certainly heard of the Food Pyramid…but did you know that there is also an Activity Pyramid? Here’s how it shapes up, from bottom to top:
Every day: Find extra ways to be active—take the stairs instead of the elevator, park further away, walk the dog, play with your kids, hide the remote control, etc.
Three to five times per week: Accumulate a total of 30 minutes of aerobic exercise—walking, jogging, biking, etc.
Two to three times per week: Light leisure activities such as golf, bowling, gardening, etc.
Two to three times per week: Strength and flexibility training activities such as weightlifting, yoga, Pilates, etc.
Cut down on: Sitting for more than 30 minutes at a time—watching TV, surfing the Internet, etc.
Bear in mind that the Activity Pyramid is designed to promote general health, and not weight loss. However, it is a great guideline for adding more activity to your lifestyle and limiting your sedentary activities.

Fitness takes a new form with BOLLYFIT!

BOLLYFIT girl, Reema Sarin launched her new show reel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2uXX9N8HTo

BOLLYFIT is vigorous dance exercise in a fusion of scintillating and sophisticated bollywood dance and fitness moves, which are carefully synchronized to popular bollywood music. It’s the only one of its kind fitness dance choreography which gives you the amazing thrill of bollywood dancing along with the fun combination of international dance aerobics, step dance aerobics and cardio kick boxing moves to your favorite fast paced bollywood music at 140 beats per minute (bpms)!
BOLLYFIT has glamorized fitness to make it more fun and it is the first fitness dance workout to be taught without feeling the burden of exercise. BOLLYFIT is a sure shot calorie burner. The fitness dance moves work out each and every muscle in your body in a very distinct way, all very addictive and help you actually de-stress and unwind as you workout .

Regards,
Reema Sarin
Actor, Model, Anchor & Dancer/Choreographer
BOLLYFIT
Email: r_sarin@hotmail.com
New BOLLYFIT Dance Music Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2uXX9N8HTo
www.reemabollyfit.com; www.reemafitness.com
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BOLLYFIT Newsletter - Design Your Own Workout and Get Your Diet Right!

Dear Friends,
Welcome to the Spring 2010 edition of the BOLLYFIT Newsletter.
You know you should start exercising. But what if, like so many people, you just hate the Gym or are short on time and motivation? Or maybe you're so far out of shape that you don't know where to start?

There is hope! All you have to do is focus on exercising in a way that suits your personality, lifestyle, and fitness level. It all has to do with what you are going to stick with, and you will stick with is what you enjoy the most.

If You can't get to a Gym - Take a walk, ride a bike, or go for a hike or, perform an exercise routine outdoors at a park using your own body weight. Exercises include pushups, squats, squat jumps, crunches, and planks. Beginners should start with 10-minute walks – five minutes out and five minutes back – then gradually increase that by two or three minutes each week. The next thing you know, you'll be walking 30 minutes a day!
Group fitness activities are yet another option to get into shape. Dance classes, Aerobics, Yoga are some of the most popular group activities. Others, like Spinning (Spin Cycling) is another good option which gives you a really intense workout.

Remember, exercise doesn't have to come in a traditional package of cardio and weights. The options are endless! Go Dancing, Ice-skating, Roller-skating, play Golf, Hike your local Trails or even just run around playing Frisbee! All these activities will give you a Workout.
And don’t forget to set a realistic goal for yourself, whether it's a 2-5 K Run or swimming 20 lengths or even just a 20 min bike ride!

What is the best thing to eat before exercising for energy and endurance?
Fueling exercise requires quality carbohydrates, lean protein, heart-healthy fats, and fluids. Your muscles rely on carbohydrate foods like breads, cereals, pasta, rice, fruits, and vegetables for a quick energy source. Protein is needed to build and maintain muscles and for healthy blood cells. Blood cells deliver nutrients and oxygen to working muscles.

Keep Away from White Foods!
White food generally refers to foods that are white in color and that have been processed and refined, like flour, rice, pasta, bread, crackers, cereal, and simple sugars like table sugar and high-fructose corn syrup. Natural, unprocessed white foods, such as onions, cauliflower, turnips, white beans, and white potatoes don't fall into the same category. (Of course, these should not be deep-fried!)
The difference between refined white foods and their healthier counterparts is processing and fiber. Most White Carbs start with flour that has been ground and refined by stripping off the outer layer, where the fiber is located. Vitamins and/or minerals are frequently added back to enrich the refined product.

'Bad Carbs' Are Less Satisfying!
In addition to being easy to overeat, refined carbs are less satisfying than ‘Good Carbs. The body absorbs processed grains and simple sugars relatively quickly. Increased blood sugar triggers a release of insulin, and, in an hour or two after eating, hunger returns.
Further, many refined-carb foods -- particularly sweetened beverages like sodas -- provide little nutritional value other than calories.
Less-processed Good Carbs are higher in volume and tend to be more filling than refined ones. And controlling portions -- and ultimately, your weight -- is easier when you choose foods that are filling.

So KEEP FIT and more soon….!

Cheers,
Regards,
Reema Sarin
Actor, Model, Anchor & Dancer/Choreographer
BOLLYFIT
Cell: (Delhi) 987 169 8894
Email: r_sarin@hotmail.com
New BOLLYFIT Dance Music Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2uXX9N8HTo
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