Altitude Training System
Jogging or cycling in a specially constructed chamber, or with a face mask, which simulates high-altitude pressures, might not be your idea of a perfect
workout. But any way of working less and burning more can’t be too bad. The ATS basically simulates training at high altitudes with a reduced amount of oxygen, thus increasing the rate at which calories are burnt. You can work out on an elliptical trainer, a treadmill and a VibroGym in a controlled chamber at Qi Lifecare (022-66390011), Churchgate, Mumbai, or on a stationary bike, elliptical or cross-trainer with a mask strapped on, at two gyms in Mumbai. “The ATS can simulate 1,000-12,000ft above sea level, so gentle cycling is equal to jogging at sea level,” says fitness consultant Yasmin Karachiwala. ATS is offered at her studio Body Image (09930920011) and Zarine Watson’s Pinnacle Fitness (022-65848422), both in Bandra.
Bridal Bootcamp
Bootcamps, as the name suggests, are intensive classes that involve working
out based on military training. Back-to-the-basics exercise such as push-ups, lunges, sprinting and squats are part of a bootcamp, with very little rest between exercises. Leena Mogre, director, Fitness has gone a step ahead and tailored a bootcamp for brides-to-be, though others are welcome too. “The three-month regime requires that you have basic fitness levels, as it can be a tough class,” says Mogre. Priced at Rs8,300 for three months at Mogre’s gyms in Bandra, Thane, Nerul and Vashi in Mumbai; phone 022-26481795.
Cliffhanging
The Cliff was born when a group of six climbing enthusiasts realized that no
Indian manufacturer was making equipment dedicated to the needs of climbers. This wall eliminates your need to go outdoors for a climb; there’s no need for ropes or harnesses, no risk of acrophobia, and it’s child-friendly as well. The surface rolls endlessly, you can customize the speed, from 10-50ft per minute, and can change the angle of the tilt, anywhere from an acute to an obtuse. The wall is currently available for public trial at 150, Government Industrial Estate in Kandivali, Mumbai (022-28689059), and at the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand (01374-224663).
Domestic Training