Bollywood dance is a huge hit on weddings is something we all know. But how they are being used to lose kilos is quite exciting. Of what is called the Bollywood cardio, could be your way to a fit body and a perfect figure, feel health experts and fitness freaks. Long after exploring the benefits of aerobics, experts are now cashing in on Bollywood cardio to help you shed kilos as you dance to the tunes of tinsel town.
“Most of us love dancing and when you combine dance with your fitness regime, it’s fun. Losing weight is a painful exercise for many so moving to Bollywood music is a lot easier for many who don’t like to workout otherwise. While aerobics makes you lose 240 calories per hour, Bollywood cardio helps you you lose a lot more,” says Reema, a fitness expert.
Gym instructors in the city are increasingly using Bollywood cardio as a means to lose weight not just from specific areas but tones down overall body. Sandeep Singh, a gym instructor says, “Bollywood dancing is a great exercise if you are looking to tone your abs, back and thighs. Not only does it increase flexibility by toning your body, but also helps in keeping you fresh and releases toxins as it involves a lot of energy.”
For those who have tried aerobics already, are now turning to Bollywood cardio to avail its added benefits.
Convinced by friends, when Aakansha Goel, a resident of Punjabi Bagh joined sessions of Bollywood cardio, the energy levels involved in the dance form surprised her. “It’s like doing aerobics. But aerobics with a lot of energy involved. I didn’t feel tired at the end of the session, instead felt more energetic. As you follow the beats you also get to enjoy the music. Aerobics with its regular beats on the other hand, can get really boring at times,” says Aakansha.
And if you’re still thinking what makes Bollywood dancing much more fun than the otheres, it’s time to take a class and experience.
For Meru, a content writer, yoga was never exciting, and aerobics tired her too much. “And then I decided to try Bollywood cardio. Cardio is an important part of any gymning routine. And when you do it while dancing to Bollywood songs, you just enjoy it more. Initially, it was difficult for me as this dance form is really fast and often I would forget the steps, but now it’s like my dose of entertainment. It’s fun dancing together to the beats,” she concludes.