Add BollyworX to your list of New Year resolutions. BollyworX is not a dance – it’s a work out based on Bollywood music which will burn calories, build, tone and sculpt long, lean muscle, perk up stamina and endurance levels, give you an awesome cardio workout and help in developing balance, posture and core strength and challenge co-ordination and mental agility. Most of all it will make you feel so good that you won't even realise you're exercising!
Moreover a recent health assessment of Indians in Auckland shows that our key health risks are cardiovascular disease (CVD), Type-2 Diabetes, Obesity etc and one of the key reasons is a sedentary lifestyle and lack of physical activity. BollyworX is a culturally appropriate program to overcome these health risks.
BollyworX is a registered trademark of Sports Recreation and Outdoors Trust (SPROUT) a grassroots community health organization which is an action oriented, charitable, voluntary and non-profitable trust meant to educate, encourage, promote and provide opportunities in sports, recreation and outdoor pursuits to achieve greater wellbeing for people of Indian origin in New Zealand.
This fast paced, fun class is fusion of Bollywood and aerobics ensuring your feet never stop moving. The steps are simple and fun, so anyone can do it. No dance experience required. BollyworX is not dance but a workout that everyone can enjoy without feeling self-conscious it’s suitable for all ages and fitness levels and you can start anytime.
BollyworX instructors Amanda says “The good thing about BollyworX is that it is addictive and on the average calorie burn is from 300-600 calories per one hour class depending on the intensity of the class and of course, how hard you work out.”
Vidya one of the BollyworX instructor says BollyworX appeals to the Indian community as the music is familiar, catchy and whole families can take part. "Even my Mum and people in our community think it's really easy and they see they can achieve good fitness.
Deepti Masarani is a regular at the New Lynn classes says "Frankly, I'm not a gym person but I knew I needed to work out and it was fun and I wanted to continue with it." The 43-year-old says she's since introduced several friends to BollyworX. "They thank me all the time and they go regularly now. It's Indian music but I think all cultures can enjoy it.
BollyworX, based on simple aerobic moves, is suitable for all ages and abilities. Marketed as a workout for families, he says there is a special focus on getting women to attend. "We find that when the lady of the house comes along she usually brings the whole family."
Becoming a BollyworX instructor: SPROUT also provides training and mentoring to people who are interested to become BollyworX instructors. We will organise training for you to become a BollyworX instructor free of charge. You will learn everything you need to know to teach BollyworX classes on your own. This includes training on the basics of the human body, fitness and exercise; safe exercise techniques; how to plan your fitness choreography to Bollywood music etc. You just need to log on www.sprout.net.nz and fill your details.
What: BollyworX- Get Fit Indian Style
Mt.Roskill BollyworX
When: Every Wednesday, starting from Wednesday 19th Jan 2011,
Where: Mt Roskill War Memorial Hall, 13 May Road Mt Roskill
Timing: 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm
New Lynn BollyworX
When: Every Saturday, starting from Saturday 22nd Jan 2011
Where: New Lynn Community Centre, 45 Totara Avenue, New Lynn
Timing: 11.15am to 12.15 noon
Papatoetoe BollyworX: Coming soon in Feb 2011
Venue will be SwamiNarayan Temple, 10 Wentworth Avenue, Papatoetoe:
(Please register interest on www.sprout.net.nz)