www.womanthismonth.com 55 May 2013 | New Fitness Regimes SOFITEL BAHRAIN ZALLAQ THALASSA SEA & SPA To look your best this summer it only makes sense to work with the best. A top-notch fitness centre makes getting a beach bod fun and exciting. The Thalassa Sea & Spa Complex at Sofitel Bahrain in Zallaq has introduced new fitness programmes that are conducted by qualified experts to suit every need and fitness level. Guests can practise anything from pilates to yoga at the centre. You could also have a go at the latest trends in the world of fitness like the Swiss ball and the gym body bar. Boasting dedicated studios for each workout plan, they make sure there’s always something new to try out. The classes are designed in such a way as to gently bring you to better health, improved wellbeing or a trimmer figure. Set in a tranquil and luxurious environment, the team here helps you to recuperate from the hassles and stresses of modern life. The perfect body isn’t just the fruit of exercising. It has a lot to do with having the right food at the right time. A specialised dietician is dedicated to advise gym-goers about their general body condition, body mass index and tailor-made fitness programmes. This month, they launch a number of new slimming packages as well. It would be wise to book a seat in their regular sessions to work your way into having a flawless body. Finding a balance Practised by millions, yoga takes you beyond the here and now. In one session alone, people get to do a number of things from some complex poses to breathing exercises. You learn to use your body, breath and mind to stretch, relax and energise yourself. Best of all, it is apt for all, regardless of age or gender. It is highly therapeutic as well. The Thalassa Sea & Spa Complex offers private lessons for both members and nonmembers at BD8 and BD10 respectively. Open classes are conducted every Thursday from 11am-12.30pm. A package of 10 sessions costs BD70 for members and BD90 for non-members. Dance it off Zumba is a fitness class that combines dance and fitness moves. Inspired by Latin dance and music, this programme uses a variety of styles in its routines. Music selections include both fast and slow rhythms to help tone and sculpt the body. You could burn between 350 to 900 calories per class, depending on how you exert yourself. Offered at the same rates, the centre organises one-hour sessions every Tuesday and Saturday. A far stretch For those of you who have not yet discovered the wonders and benefits of Pilates, it is primarily a core strengthening technique. It targets the deep postural muscles and in turn, helps to strengthen the spine and the abdominals. It’s also an over all body work, which aims to elongate muscles. Members can join the 60-minute pilate classes on Tuesdays and Saturdays at BD20 per session or at BD150 for a 10-session package. Nonmembers can participate at BD30 per class or BD270 for a set of 10 classes. Call 17 636-363 or email [email protected].
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