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Fitness Buzz By- Sarina Jain Sarina Jain, one of the fitness industry's brightest new stars is rapidly emerging as an irresistibly energetic instructor and choreographer focusing on Indian "modern Bhangara" dance style as well as other dance styles.

It is amazing what an hour of working so hard, breaking a sweat, pushing your body till you can't push anymore can do for your life. It is amazing how an hour of working out can build such a great deal of confidence and make you feel like a million dollars. I have been teaching all kinds of fitness classes for the past ten years and it amazes me that I still can't get enough.

What am I talking about - you ask? I am talking about starting something new for the New Year. The best time to begin is NOW! I am asking all the South Asian Women out there to begin an exercise program that will help you feel better about yourself and also, it will help you stay healthy and fit in the long run. There are many South Asians that don't include exercise in their daily routine especially woman.

I have met many South Asian women who have wanted to start an exercise program and don't know how to begin. The most important part to remember is to pace the workouts. It is recommended in the fitness field to workout three times a week for at least 30 minutes to maintain a healthy fitness level. Adding more days and more time to each workout can only help you and will also increase your energy level and self confidence. Working out just makes a woman feel absolutely beautiful about themselves.

It is important to maintain healthy diet. It is said that 80% of staying fit is diet and 20% comes from the workout program. A workout can consist of any cardio program that gets the cardiovascular system pumping with blood to produce energy. To get motivated to begin an exercise program is the most difficult. I suggest finding a friend and beginning a program together. Working out with another person is quite motivating and also fun at the same time. It can bring two friends closer together and it is amazing what you can learn about one another in that hour. The workout goes by very fast.

Some tips to remember in deciding where to start:
1) Choose a gym that is close the location of your residence or occupation. This makes it very easy to get to the gym and get that one-hour workout in.
2) Choose a health facility that has a friendly staff and the place is cleaned every hour. This makes a difference when walking into the gym because you want to be greeted in a friendly, motivating attitude.
3) Find the best times to go and get that one hour of a workout in so that way you are not waiting around to use your favorite machine. Waiting for that machine is a waste of time and we are all pressed for time.

It is never too late to begin an exercise program. But it is better to do it today, because "tomorrow never comes."

Until next time, break a sweat!

For more information on Sarina Jain, go to http://www.masaladance.com

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