Can’t Execute a Flawless Burpee? Never mind, try a simple plank then. If that is too much to ask, get out and play cricket or go for a walk. Because if you do not feel up to it, all you probally need to do are Move. Gyms these days are no longer intimidating spaces that Demand exacting standards of perfection from their clients. They are flexible, friendly environments that let you be.

This is the age of niche gyms that help you discover your own fitness goals and gently goad you to achieve them. When Alexander vs Founded Bounce Fitness Studio at Panampilly Nagar in Kochi Eight Years ago, he insisted that it be a “Nurturing space” Rather than a “TORTURING”. A fitness professional for over 25 years, he consciously decided to take a couple of steps backward.

“Fitness cannot be seen as an islated objective. It is a combination of various factors that trace back to a person’s way of life – eating and sleep patterns, time in Nature, the activities Carriad Out in A Day, Life Circumstances, History of Illnesses and Overall Sense of Wellbeing, “He Says. Therefore, every workout plan is different, based on what suits the person. “We have come a long way from the arnold schwarzenegger-inspired body building clubs, where we are associateed fitness solely to having a Six pack.”

Bounce Fitness Studio | Photo credit: thulasi kakkat

The best part is that it is open to a cross section of people. From children about the age of 10 to Senior Citizens, Everyone is welcome. “Mothers do’t have to stay at home if they have no one to leave their young child.

‘Kerala’s Nicest Gym’

A Community Workout Session in Progress at Sol Studio, Pulleppady | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Recently, Lifestyle Wellness Coach Rahib Mohamed, Popularly Known as Bheegaran, Had a Grandmother Walk in with Her Toddler Asking If She Cold Let the Child Play in the Child Play in the “PARK PARK” Pulleppady, kochi. “When I Told Her it was a gym, she was amuse,” Says rahib, whose core philosophy was built on breaking this very stereotype. “I was sure the space should not look like a gym,” he says. The high-celinged, well-lit floor space with large windows does not have a conventional gym atmosphere. It Spills over to the outdoors with a 3,000 Square Feet Area, Where the Community Workouts Are Held. “I didn’T want it to be kerala’s biggest gym, but I did want it to be the nicest,” Says rahib, who have opened a branch in kozhikode as well.

Sol Studio, Pullepady | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

The workout plans at these boutique gyms are often a combination of cardio, strength, and mobileity training, where functional fitness is the key. “The idea is to change the way people think about fitness. So, what if you have body fat? You could still be extramely fit. Rahib adds.

Social Connections

Working out is not a solitary pursuit, it forges social connections. People Crave Connection, Especially after Covid-19, and Many of the fitness plans work work best as a group activity, feels rahul kuttick, who launched ashnte nenju fitness cented Soon after the Pandemic. “People love the energy of a group workout and it builds a sense of Community,” he adds. Ashante Nenju was the result of Rahul’s exploration of how one can define fitness. He says, “I did a lot of research to Arrive at my own philosophy. I ask prospective clients: ‘Do you want to look at the BMI (Body Mass Index) Stairs’? ”

Ashante Nenju at Ponekara | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

He has had clients with disabilitys – a wheelchair user and a former Soldier who lost his arms. “It is about helping people improve their way of life and movement,” Adds rahul.

No push-up pressure

Even Among the public, there has been a gradual shift in attitude towards fitness, say ligin p johnson, founder of box and building, a fitness center at kadavanthra, which also also offers training in Boxing. The unassuming space, with just a less machine, a rappelling wall, and a punching bag, transforms into a vibrant area during the group workouts, which, which, say, ai a hugin, ai a hugin, a hugin, a hugin, which. Ligin’s clients range from a five-year-old to a 65-year-old. “We analyse each person’s strengths, weaknesses and goals before devising a plan for them,” he adds. “For instance, just trust one person can do 50 push ups, does not mean other should do the same.”

This is not to say that the approach is laid back. The goal is to motivate people to be consistent. “It all boils down to motivation. Today, Ai Can Give You Everything, Including Workout Videos Based on Your Personal Needs for free. But how long can you sustain that motivation?” Asks Rahib.

By offering a space that does not add to the stress of daily life, these gyms help one Arrive at One’s Own Goals at One’s Own Pace.