Reema's BOLLYFIT Blog

Dance to the tunes of 'BOLLYFIT'

2010-08-23T14:49:00.000-07:00

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.

7 ways to get moving and shed Pounds!

2010-08-07T14:54:00.000-07:00

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

Three Things Every Exercise Program Should Have

2010-08-07T14:47:00.000-07:00

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

BOLLYFIT launches in Delhi! June 24, 2010.

2010-07-12T11:42:00.000-07:00

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/
https://twitter.com/ReemaSarin

Fitness takes a new form with Reema Sarin’s BOLLYFIT!

2010-07-12T11:28:00.000-07:00

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”.

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
To receive your weekly fitness tip, Join The BOLLYFIT Club on Facebook today!
http://www.facebook.com/search/?o=69&init=s%3Agroup&q=bollyfit#/group.php?gid=45567846063
http://www.facebook.com/reema.sarin?ref=profile&__a=1#/album.php?aid=106401&id=660046775
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BOLLYFIT Newsletter, Nov 2010 - Top 8 Nutrition Mistakes that Active People Make and 5 Useful Fitness Tips!

2010-07-12T10:57:00.000-07:00

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
To receive your weekly fitness tip, Join The BOLLYFIT Club on Facebook today!
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BOLLYFIT Dance Music Video Shots: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=107643&id=660046775&__a=1#/album.php?aid=121060&id=660046775

BOLLYFIT Newsletter - Design Your Own Workout and Get Your Diet Right!

2010-07-12T10:40:00.000-07:00

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
http://www.reemabollyfit.com/; www.reemafitness.com
To receive your weekly fitness tip, Join The BOLLYFIT Club on Facebook today!
http://www.facebook.com/search/?o=69&init=s%3Agroup&q=bollyfit#/group.php?gid=45567846063
http://www.facebook.com/reema.sarin?ref=profile&__a=1#/album.php?aid=106401&id=660046775
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=43737&id=660046775&saved#/album.php?aid=43737&id=660046775
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BOLLYFIT Newsletter April 2009 - Summer fitness is here!

2009-04-04T16:50:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends,

Welcome to our April 2009 BOLLYFIT Newsletter!

In the last issue, we spoke about how we have incorporated the latest 'bollywood remix'
and other popular types of music for doing intense calorie burning workouts, popularly
called for 'BOLLYFIT' workouts, which is the latest craze in the world of fitness.
In this issue, we want to quickly bring you up to speed with ‘What’s in and working well’

in the world of Fitness, which is - Changing the way you Work out and Keep Fit!
It Summer time and working out is an effort – right!
Well, it really helps if you vary your exercise routine which will keep you interested as well as work out all your muscle groups. Which means you should alternate between different fitness activities like Swimming, Running, Biking, Weight training and other forms of cardio exercises like doing dance aerobics, using the Cross Trainer, Treadmill, etc.
As far the diet is concerned, ‘Calories In’ have to be less than ‘Calories Out’. So be conscious of what you eat, without going on crash diets. Summer months are a good time to eat lots of cooling foods like high water content Fruits (Watermelon), Salads, low fat Yoghurt, amongst others.
And to get the maximum out of your workouts, choose your 3 or 4 of your favorite songs,

with fast beats and good rhythm (at least 120 beats per minute). Fantastic upbeat music

is a true energy booster and believe me it will simply do wonders to motivate you and

make you workout to your optimum potential.

So folks, enjoy your work-outs with lots of good music as you sweat it out in the coming

summer months! Keep the ‘Fitness is Fun’ spirit alive!

Write to us for any queries at: reema@reemafitness.com. For the latest fitness trends and

on BOLLYFIT, log onto http://reemafitness.blogspot.com/

See you next month and until then – Keep FIT!

Check out some of the latest choreography on this on the show reel on YouTube
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=KC0YnFLbDVg

Regards,
Reema Sarin
Fitness Dancer & Choreographer
Bollyfit Program
Cell: 984 964 7772
Email: r_sarin@hotmail.com
www.reemafitness.com
http://in.youtube.com/reemafitness

BOLLYFIT Showreels on You-tube

2009-03-17T06:52:00.000-07:00

The BOLLYFIT program is really the first of its kind to have glamourized fitness as it involves choreographed fitness dance moves ti bollywood remix music.

http://in.youtube.com/reemafitness

More popularly known as the ‘Bollyfit Program’, this vigorous exercise routine consists of scintillating and sophisticated dance American aerobics steps, which are carefully synchronized to popular bollywood remix numbers.

This was further explained by Reema, who said that “My classes are fun, high energy and fast paced. Hence, each song that I use for my classes, is carefully, chosen and tested at increased speeds of 130 -140 beats per minute (bpms), which is the average speed of my fun Aerobic classes. For my Step Aerobic classes, I use songs remixed at 110 bpms, as this exercise routine requires songs at slightly slower beats per minutes”.

Reema said that “As fitness professionals, the Bollyfit program is certainly the next big innovative thing in fitness, which is already helping to popularize dance aerobic classes and hence is a big motivator for people to exercise. Reema says the moves are easily followed by both men and women, as these are classic aerobic moves, with a mix of interesting dance choreography, making them distinct from all other aerobic classes.

These special ‘Bollyfit classes’ are currently being taught in Hyderabad, as that is where Reema is currently based. Over the past couple of years, Reema has many organized Fitness Dance Shows all over the country. Subsequently, Reema made a ‘Bollyfit’ music video, which is available for your viewing on www.reemafitness.com.

In addition, Reema is also the first Indian Aerobic choreographer to launch her own Aerobic Fitness Blog - http://reemafitness.blogspot.com/

And where do we go from here? “Well’, adds Reema that “All I can say is that, Aerobics has certainly come a long way from being taught to the typical 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, as you just de-stress and unwind as you workout. With my high energy level and flexibility, maybe the next big thing for me could be performing in a ‘music video’! But for now, it’s Long Live Bollywood Aerobics!

To watch the BOLLYFIT showreels, please click here:
http://in.youtube.com/reemafitness

Regards,
Reema Sarin
Fitness Dancer & Choreographer
Bollyfit Program
Cell: 984 964 7772
Email: r_sarin@hotmail.com
www.reemafitness.com

Bollyfit Show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC0YnFLbDVg&feature=channel_page

http://in.youtube.com/reemafitness

http://reemafitness.blogspot.com/

American School BOLLYFIT Workshop

2009-03-17T06:36:00.000-07:00

The American School BOLLYFIT Workshop
The American School BOLLYFIT Program had a great response as the aerobic dancers did the BOLLYFIT choreogrpahy and some typical American aerobic moves to the popular bollywood remix music!
There was excellent coordination and great energy in the BOLLYFIT dance workouts!

BOLLYFIT on Fashioncurry.com

2009-03-14T15:36:00.000-07:00

Fitness…the Bollywood Way

Reema, a leading fitness dancer has introduced the “Bollyfit Program”, a vigorous exercise routine that consists of American Aerobics Steps synchronized to popular Bollywood remix numbers at very high BPMs or beats per minute.

Explaining the concept, Reema said “These classes are not just fun…each song number that I use is carefully selected and tested at increased speeds of 130 -140 BPMs.

B’bye Gym, It’s the time to DiscoThe Bollyfit classes are taught in a discotheque as the lights, sound, and the whole ambience elevate the mood of the dancers.
Bollywood Aerobics really seems to be the next big thing in fitness, which is popularizing dance aerobic classes and is a big motivator for people to exercise. Aerobics has certainly come a long way!

It’s not just fun but also easy, feels Reema. The moves are easily followed by both men and women. You can choose between “Rock Aerobics”, “Pop Aerobics”, and marathon-advanced “Trance Aerobics”.
The Bollyfit classes are currently being taught in Hyderabad. Reema has also made a Bollyfit music video, which is available for viewing on www.reemafitness.com.

Wondering who would go for Bollyfit? You’ld be surprised that some of the major Indian corporations are finding it interesting: AppLabs, IBM, CSC (Computer Science Corporation), the Women's Club, ITC Hotels are just some of the big names who have enrolled for Bollyfit.Reema has also taught models, actors (like Anuj Sawhney), mainstream businessmen, teenagers, and college students.

These classes are excellent for total body fitness as well as weight loss. They are known for increasing stamina, flexibility, and dancing style. Reema also gives diet counseling along with Bollyfit classes. Certainly worth a check out!

The IBM BOLLYFIT Workshop

2009-03-14T15:15:00.000-07:00

The IBM BOLLYFIT Workshop, conducted on Women's International Day!

All the participants danced with amazing energy and stamina to keep up with the scintillating BOLLYFIT moves and REMIX music!

Client Appreciation Note:

Dear Reema,
Thanks ever so much for your commitment and involvement for our session on 10th March.
You are an inspiration for many of us.
I wish to place on record my sincere appreciation for your efforts and time and hope to have you back very soon here as requested by many employees.
Keep smiling !
Thanks,
Uma

copy to Geetha:thanks formaking this session happen.Deepa kept at this and made it happen for us and a big thanks to her too!

__________________________________________

Uma G Rao
Leadership Development - Growth Markets
IBM India Pvt Ltd

BOLLYFIT KIDO'S WORKSHOP 2009

2009-01-28T14:00:00.000-08:00

For the first time ever in India, the BOLLYFIT program (bollywood aerobics dancing) is being taught to young children, from ages 5 – 10 years.Watch the young ones from Kido’s Club dance and jive with REEMA TO THE LATEST BOLLYWOOD REMIX SONGS AND SHOWCASE THEIR DANCING TALENT!

Prizes were given to the best and most energetic fitness dancers. Please check the invite below for event details.
The BOLLYFIT Workship venue location:
HAMPI Restaurant
T-251 – A
MLA Colony
Road No. 12
Banjara Hills
Hyderabad – 34.

Date: Saturday, January 24, 2009
Timings: 3.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.

For more information, please contact:
Reema Sarin
Cell No. 984 964 7772
Email: r_sarin@hotmail.com

Fitness takes a new form with Reema Sarin's BollyFit Program

2008-07-06T14:57:00.000-07:00

Reema Sarin, today announced the launch of her ‘Bollywood Aerobics’ program “BollyFit” nationwide. It is conceptualized and choreographed by Reema, a leading fitness instructor in the country. More popularly known as the ‘Bollyfit Program’, this vigorous exercise routine consists of scintillating and sophisticated dance American Aerobics Steps, which are carefully synchronized to popular Bollywood, remix numbers.
Explaining the concept Reema said “My classes are not just fun, high energy and fast paced but each song number that I use in the class is carefully selected and tested at increased speeds of 130 -140 beats per minute (bpms). For my Step Aerobic classes, I use songs remixed at 110 bpms, as this exercise routine requires songs at slightly slower beats per minute”.
Bollywood Aerobics is the next big innovative thing in fitness, which is popularizing dance aerobic classes and is a big motivator for people to exercise. Aerobics has come a long way from being taught to the typical aerobic music, to ‘Bollywood remixes’ and other popular kinds of music The moves are easily followed by men and women, as these are classic aerobic moves with a mix of dance choreography, making them distinct from all other aerobic classes. Reema also teaches ‘Rock Aerobic’, ‘Pop Aerobic’ and marathon advanced ‘Trance Aerobics’, which are helpful in de-stressing and unwind as you workout.
The ‘Bollyfit classes’ by Reema are currently being taught in Hyderabad. She has done many organized Fitness Dance Shows all over the country and has also made a ‘Bollyfit’ music video, which is available for viewing on http://www.reemafitness.com/. In addition, Reema is also the first Indian Aerobic Trainer to launch her own Aerobic Fitness Blog - http://reemafitness.blogspot.com/

Are You Eating Healthy!

2008-06-23T11:15:00.000-07:00

Eat Healthy!

Men - Should have about 1,600 to 2,000 calories a day

Women: Should have about 1,200 to 1,500 calories a day

Choose this many servings from these food groups:

6 starches; 2 milks; 4 vegetables; 4 to 6 ounces of meat, preferaby white meat (Chicken fish) and meat substitutes; 3 fruits maximum up to 4 fats Starches Starches are bread, grains, cereal, pasta, and starchy vegetables like corn and potatoes. They provide carbohydrate, vitamins, minerals and fiber. Whole grain starches are healthier because they have more vitamins, minerals and fiber. Examples of starches are:

* bread * pasta * corn * pretzels * potatoes * rice * crackers * cereal * tortillas *beans * yams * lentils.

What are healthy ways to eat starches?

* Buy whole grain breads and cereals.

* Eat fewer fried and high-fat starches such as regular tortilla chips and potato chips, french fries, pastries or biscuits. Try pretzels, fat-free popcorn, baked tortilla chips or potato chips, baked potatoes, or low-fat muffins.

* Use low-fat or fat-free plain yogurt or fat-free sour cream instead of regular sour cream on a baked potato.

* Use mustard instead of mayonnaise on a sandwich.

* Use low-fat or fat-free substitutes such as low-fat mayonnaise or light margarine on bread, rolls or toast.

* Eat cereal with fat-free (skim) or low-fat (1%) milk.

* Vegetables provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber and they are low in carbohydrate.

Examples of vegetables are * lettuce * broccoli * vegetable juice * spinach * peppers

* carrots * green beans * tomatoes * celery * chilies * greens * cabbage

What are healthy ways to eat vegetables?

Eat raw and cooked vegetables with little or no fat, sauces or dressings:

* Try low-fat or fat-free salad dressing on raw vegetables or salads. * Steam vegetables using water or low-fat broth. * Mix in some chopped onion or garlic. * Use a little vinegar or some lemon or lime juice. * Add a small piece of lean ham or smoked turkey instead of fat tovegetables when cooking. * Sprinkle with herbs and spices. * If you do use a small amount of fat, use canola oil, olive oil or soft margarines (liquid or tub types) instead of fat from meat, butter, or shortening.

Fruits provide carbohydrate, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Examples of fruit include: apples * fruit juice * strawberries * dried fruit * grapefruit * bananas * raisins oranges * watermelon * peaches * mango * guava * papaya * berries * canned fruitWhat are healthy ways to eat fruits? * Eat fruits raw or cooked, as juice with no sugar added, canned in their own juice, or dried. * Buy smaller pieces of fruit. * Choose pieces of fruit more often than fruit juice. Whole fruit ismore filling and has more fiber. * Save high-sugar and high-fat fruit desserts such as peach cobbler orcherry pie for special occasions.

Milk provides carbohydrate, protein, calcium, vitamins, and minerals.

What are healthy ways to have milk? * Drink fat-free (skim) or low-fat (1%) milk. * Eat low-fat or fat-free fruit yogurt sweetened with a low-caloriesweetener. * Use low-fat plain yogurt as a substitute for sour cream.

Meat and Meat Substitutes

The meat and meat substitutes group includes meat, poultry, eggs, cheese, fish and tofu. Eat small amounts of some of these foods each day. Meat and meat substitutes provide protein, vitamins, and minerals. Examples of meat and meat substitutes includes:

* chicken * fish * canned tuna or other fish * eggs * tofu * cottage cheese * cheese * lamb * turkey

What are healthy ways to eat meat or meat substitutes?

* Buy cuts of ham, and lamb that have only a little fat on them. Trim off the extra fat.

* Eat chicken or turkey without the skin. * Cook meat or meat substitutes in low-fat ways: o broil o grill o stir-fry o roast o steam o stew o microwave

* To add more flavor, use vinegars, lemon juice, soy sauce, salsa, ketchup, barbecue sauce, herbs, and spices. * Cook eggs using a non-stick pan or with cooking spray. * Limit the amounts of nuts, peanut butter and fried foods that you eat. They are high in fat. * Check food labels.

Choose low-fat or fat-free cheese Fats and Sweets

Limit the amount of fats and sweets you eat. Fats and sweets are not asnutritious as other foods. Fats have a lot of calories. Sweets can be highin carbohydrate and fat. Some contain saturated fats, trans fats, andcholesterol that increase your risk of heart disease. Limiting these foodswill help you lose weight and keep your blood glucose and blood fats under control.Examples of fats include * salad dressing * oil * cream cheese * butter * margarine * mayonnaise avocado * olives. Examples of sweets include * cake * ice cream * pie * syrup * cookies and doughnuts. It’s okay to have sweets once in a while. Try having sugar-free popsicles, diet soda, fat-free ice cream or frozen yogurt, or sugar-free hot cocoa mix.

Other tips include: * Share desserts in restaurants. * Order small or child-size servings of ice cream or frozen yogurt. * Divide homemade desserts into small servings and wrap eachindividually. Freeze extra servings. Remember, fat-free and low-sugar foods still have calories.

Eat Healthy and Lose Weight!

2008-06-23T10:48:00.000-07:00

Losing weight means cutting down on your calorie intake, which means cutting
back on the total amount of food that you eat. How do you deal with the
hunger pangs?

The best approach is to fill up on high-volume, low-calorie foods.

Vegetables and Fruits are great not only because they are packed with
nutrients but because they are mostly water—which means, ounce for ounce,
they are lower in calories. Vegetable soups are a particularly effective way
to fill up with fewer calories.

Fiber will also help keep you full, so choose legumes and whole grains. Be
sure to include some fat and protein with each meal, as this increases
satiety.
Finally, when you first feel hunger pangs, have a tall glass of water before
you reach for food; since our bodies often mistake thirst for hunger, this
may be just what you need.

The Best Beans
Beans should be a staple in your diet if they are not already. They are high
in protein and fiber, relatively low in calories, inexpensive, and versatile
But which beans are best? As a rule of thumb, the darker the bean, the more antioxidants it will provide. Black beans are the richest source of antioxidants, followed by red, brown, yellow, and white beans.
Yet any type of bean can be added to soups, salads, chili, or even pasta dishes. If you buy canned beans, rinse them first before you add.

Don't Smoke- Experiment from experts proves that smoking a cigarette after meal is comparable to smoking 10 cigarettes.

Don't Eat Fruits immediately - Immediately eating fruits after mealswill cause stomach to be bloated with air. Therefore take fruit 1-2 hours aftermeal or 1 hour before meal.

2008-06-23T07:41:00.000-07:00

Q&A with Reema Sarin, Fitness Consultant, BOLLYWOOD AEROBICS PROGRAM, www.reemafitness.com; Cell No. 984 964 7772

Q Is it good what websites are doing (urging teenagers to starve)?
“This is not good at all. Yes, there are many internet sites that are ‘promoting starvation’ as short-cuts methods to effective weight loss, which is extremely dangerous as it can lead to serious eating disorder called ‘anorexia’. Anorexia is an eating disorder where people starve themselves. It usually begins in young people around the onset of puberty. Individuals suffering from anorexia have extreme weight loss, usually 15% below the person's normal body weight. People suffering from anorexia are very skinny but are convinced that they are overweight. Weight loss is obtained by many ways like by doing excessive exercise, intake of laxatives and not eating. Anorexics (mainly affects adolescent girls) have an intense fear of becoming fat. Their dieting habits develop from this fear.
People with anorexia continue to think they are overweight even after they become extremely thin, are very ill or near death. Often they will develop strange eating habits such as refusing to eat in front of other people. The disorder is thought to be most common among people of higher socioeconomic classes and people involved in activities where thinness is especially looked upon.
Some of the ill-effects of Anorexia or ‘starvation diets’ include:
Body mass index less than 17.5 in adults, or 85% of expected weight in children; Stunted growth; Endocrine disorder, leading to cessation of periods in girls; Decreased libido; impotence in males; Reduced metabolism, slow heart rate, hypertension and anemia; Thinning of the hair; Constantly feeling ‘cold’; Zinc deficiency; Reduced immune system function; Pallid complexion and sunken eyes; Tooth decay; Constipation; Dry skin; Headaches, amongst others.
Some emotional ‘ill-effects’ include:
Low self-esteem; Intense fear about becoming overweight; Mood swings; Deterioration in relationships with the family; Excessive exercise, food restriction; Secretive about eating or exercise behavior, suicide attempts, amongst others.
Hence, internet sites promoting starvation can have fatal repercussions and hence are proving to be extremely harmful.
Q What are the various ways by which a teenager can become fit without starving to death?
First of all, there is absolutely no connection in being ‘fit’ and ‘starving to death’. As described above, people who go on starvation diets are far from being healthy or ‘fit’, and instead, they are extremely weak with all sorts of muscular and basic body ailments and deficiencies.
To keep ‘fit’, teenagers need to do to keep ‘fit’ is to:
a) Follow a moderate exercise routine – any type of ‘aerobic’ or cardio workout 3 – 4 times a week. For e.g Swimming, jogging, power walking, aerobics, cycling, etc
b) Supplement the above cardio exercise with ‘body conditioning’ and strength training exercises like ‘calesthenics’, light weight training, etc
c) Have a well balanced healthy diet, with intake of normal meals everyday. Recommendations here to have a high protein diet, with moderate carbohydrate and low fat and sugar intake. Vegetables, fruits (for natural sugar), cereals, ‘white meats’ like chicken and fish, eggs, lentils, dairy like milk and yoghurt.
d) Adequate regular sleep patterns – 7 hours minimum daily
e) As much as possible, avoid intake of alcohol, high caffeine (tea and coffee) and stamina killing consumes like cigarettes, drugs etc.
f) Healthy mind leads to a healthy body, so indulge in relaxation giving activities like mediation, listening to soft music, deep breathing and YOGA exercises atleast thrice a week.
g) Last but certainly not the least – drink atleast 8 glasses of water a day.
Q Can you elaborate on some exercises to be fit?
1. A 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. 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.
4. 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 at low to moderate intensities in a low- or no-impact activity.
5. Strength conditioning gives you a choice. Pick 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. 6. Stretch for flexibility. Proper 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.

Three Things Every Exercise Program Should Have

2008-06-18T07:37:00.000-07:00

1. What you should know to design a safe and effective exercise program - A 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 walking - 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.

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.

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 at low to moderate intensities in a low- or no-impact activity.

3. Strength conditioning gives you a choice - Pick 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 flexibility - Proper 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.
One last thing to remember . . . Always check with your doctor before beginning any exercise program, especially if you're over 40, or have cardiovascular risk factors, such as smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes or a family history of heart disease.

Bollywood Aerobics

2008-06-09T06:51:00.000-07:00

Today, the term ‘Bollywood’ is one of the most popular terms, used for marketing almost anything to the masses. However, who would have thought that ‘Fitness’ to would be associated with it!

Well that’s right! Conceptualized and choreographed by me, ‘Bollywood Aerobics’ was fitst launched in Mumbai. More popularly known as the ‘Bollyfit Program’, this vigorous exercise routine consists of scintillating and sophisticated dance aerobics steps, which are carefully synchronized to popular bollywood remix numbers.
However, not all bollywood songs are used for these classes, as it is required for them to be increased considerably in speed to be suitable for the fast American aerobic moves!

This was further explained by Reema, who said that “My classes are high energy and fast paced. Hence, each song that I use for my classes, is carefully, chosen and tested at increased speeds of 120 -130 beats per minute (bpms), which is the average speed of my fun Aerobic classes. For my Step Aerobic classes, I use songs remixed at 100 bpms, as this exercise routine requires songs at slightly slower beats per minutes.

And where are these special ‘Bollyfit classes’ being taught currently? Well, only in Hyderabad, as that is where Reema is currently based. Over the past couple of years, Reema has many organized Fitness Dance Shows, including a performance at the ‘Youth Nexus Festival’, sponsored by HT City in Delhi, where she did an amazing Step Aerobics dance choreography to the popular number ‘Mahi Ve’! Subsequently, Reema made a ‘Bollyfit’ music video, which is available for your viewing on www.reemafitness.com

And has all this been easy we asked her!
“Oh its never easy’ confesses Reema, who added that “It always takes many days and hours of practice to match the right moves to the right song, and to ensure that one gets a good workout, by teaching a well balanced exercise routine, consisting both of high impact and as well low impact aerobic moves.”

“Well, let’s face it”, she smiles and says, “This is the next big innovative thing in fitness that is already helping to popularize dance aerobic classes, and hence encouraging people to exercise. Reema says the moves are easily followed by both men and women, as these are classic aerobic moves, with a slight dance twist to them, making them distinct from all other aerobic classes. “Moreover, this whole concept have made my classes fun, different and ofcourse, they come at a premium price.”
And where do we go from here? “Well, all I can say is that, Aerobics has certainly come a long way. From being taught to the predetermined 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, as you just de-stress and unwind as you workout.”

Oh and to answer your question on ‘Where do we go from here?’ “Who knows” says Reema. With my high energy level and flexibility, maybe the next big thing for me could be performing in a ‘music video’! Again, who knows, but for now, it’s Long Live Bollywood Aerobics!