Indian-born
beauties like Freida Pinto and Padma Lakshmi are also crossing over and
considered some of the most gorgeous ladies on the red carpet.
Now, the fitness world is getting ready to shout out “balle balle!”
One
of the latest crazes is Masala Bhangra, which is a high intensity dance
cardio exercise that is based on the traditional Indian dance.
“The
Masala Bhangra workout is an exercise dance routine that modernizes the
high-energy folk dance of Bhangra and the exhilaration of Bollywood
(Hindi film) moves. This unique dance mixes cardiovascular with fun, and
is suitable for participants of all ages and fitness,” Sarina Jain, who
created the exercise program., revealed.
Sarina’s one-hour class, which she teaches in New York City, can burn up to 700 calories. Plus, it’s a full-body workout.
“Masala
Bhangra provides overall toning, body conditioning and can build
endurance, stamina and balance,” Sarina added to Healthy Hollywood.
Most
of us won’t be able to jet off to New York City to take class with
Sarina, but she shared with Healthy Hollywood a few of her students’
favorite moves.
1. Bhangra Love:
Begin standing upright and facing forward. Step forward with right leg
and left arm out. Step forward with the right leg with left arm out. As
your legs step forward, your arms are out in front of you and you’re
moving your shoulders down [to beat of drum if you have Indian music to
give workout authentic flavor].
2.
Bhangra Groove: Legs are out a little wider than shoulder width apart.
Right shoulder is the leading the entire body to move in any direction.
Use the pelvic muscles to move up as you pop the right shoulder forward.
3.
Bollywood Kick: Draw the right leg behind the left leg, then swing the
right leg forward in front of the left leg. Repeat. Arms are down and
motioning to the left when right leg is back and arms are up, motioning
to the left when right leg is in front.

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