Punching up fitness: Visakhapatnam women turn to kickboxing and strength training
In Visakhapatnam, women are finding new ways to work out, with kickboxing, music and community bringing strength training into the social space
Visakhapatnam women are embracing intense fitness routines by incorporating kickboxing and strength training into their workouts. Moon Bar, a club in the city, transformed into a makeshift fitness floor, where 70 women participated in a high-energy hour-long session led by four trainers. Hosted by The Social Wave, a women-centric community, the event aimed to make exercise feel more like a social gathering rather than a scheduled obligation.
Participants engaged in kickboxing combinations, squats, bicep curls, and burpees, all set to music and facilitated by a sense of community. Fitness expert Martina Fernandes, who attended the session, highlighted the importance of feeling strong and capable, rather than focusing solely on appearance. For women in their 30s and 40s, preserving muscle, supporting bone health, and maintaining metabolic health are crucial for long-term independence.
The appeal of women-only fitness spaces, such as The Social Wave, lies in providing a judgment-free environment where beginners can gradually take on greater challenges and maintain consistency.
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