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NDTV
7 days ago
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- NDTV
Watch: Former Indian Cricketer Ajit Agarkar Talks About How Pilates Has Changed His Life
Pilates is a modern workout method created by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900s, originally to help dancers bounce back from injuries. It is great for building muscle tone, strength, and flexibility. Former Indian cricketer Ajit Agarkar recently opened up about how Pilates transformed his life, boosting his health and athletic skills. Now, after retiring from cricket, staying fit has become a top priority for him. Ajit Agarkar, who is also the BCCI Chairperson, visited celebrity fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwala's Pilates studio to share how this workout changed the game for him. Having spent years playing cricket, Ajit Agarkar found Pilates in the later part of his career and credits it for greatly improving his overall fitness and wellbeing. According to Ajit Agarkar, Pilates has given him a "new lease," reflecting a renewed passion for exercise. 'I've played the majority of my life, Pilates certainly has given me a new lease,' he said in a recent Instagram video. Despite the severity of the sessions, he has returned to Pilates and finds the practice enjoyable. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yasmin Karachiwala | Celebrity Fitness Instructor (@yasminkarachiwala) Pilates places a strong emphasis on the core, which is important for athletes. It helps with overall body fitness by enhancing strength, flexibility, and coordination, along with core exercises. The former Indian cricketer said that the Pilates classes are hard and often leave him feeling "half dead" by the end. Despite the difficulties, he believes the effort is worthwhile, suggesting that the benefits exceed the downsides. Ajit Agarkar enthusiastically recommends Pilates to anyone who has not tried it, pointing out how it has greatly improved both his general health and his athletic abilities. 'Anyone who's not tried it yet, I'd certainly advocate it because it has helped me a lot throughout my cricketing career and even after,' Ajit Agarkar said in the video. Ajit Agarkar started playing golf after he quit playing cricket, and he said Pilates has helped him play better on the course. He characterises his most recent sessions as pleasurable, emphasising that new elements are added daily to make the workouts engaging and entertaining. Ajit Agarkar's enthusiastic endorsement encourages everyone to discover the advantages of Pilates, irrespective of their level of athletic experience.
Indian Express
27-05-2025
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- Indian Express
‘Katrina Kaif would have been criticised if she had belly fat during Chikni Chameli song': Yasmin Karachiwala on the pressure actors face to stay fit
Renowned fitness expert Yasmin Karachiwala, who has trained several Bollywood celebrities, recently spoke about her working with stars like Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt. In the interview, Yasmin acknowledged that most actors face immense pressure to stay fit, as they are constantly under public scrutiny. While talking about her experience of working with celebrities, Yasmin told Zoom that working with people from the film industry is tough because they have a lot riding on them. She said, 'It's like working with anybody else; it's just that they have more pressure on them. They have timelines that need to be met; they have goals that they need to achieve. They have to look a certain way in their movies and songs.' Also Read | Akshay Kumar reacts to Paresh Rawal's exit from Hera Pheri 3, says 'it is a serious matter': 'Court will handle it.' Yasmin Karachiwala further admitted that the stars need to ensure they are fit because the audience isn't kind to them. 'Let's face it, we are not kind to them. If Katrina had belly fat and she did 'Chikni Chameli', the media and the other trainers would be the first to point out and ask, 'Who's training her?' We are so judgemental, and they need to be on their 'A game' all the time. Even now if they are not doing a movie, they are either relaxing, or if they have just done a movie or just had a kid, they will be caught by the media, and everyone will comment on their fitness.' She added that 'the great thing about them (actors) is that fitness isn't the final goal for them; it's an ongoing process.' Watch | Helen jumps on a trampoline, does Pilates, dances to 'Monica O My Darling' as part of her workout: 'I am a girl of 85' Yasmin Karachiwala also shared her experience working with the iconic Helen, recalling how the veteran actress progressed from relying on a stick for mobility to moving freely and exercising without any support.
Fashion Value Chain
26-05-2025
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- Fashion Value Chain
Pilates Pioneer Yasmin Karachiwala's Body Image Opens in Juhu
The pioneer of pilates and Bollywood's favourite fitness instructor Yasmin Karachiwala has launched her latest pilates studio at Juhu. The partners in this most recent venture are her son Zahaan Karachiwala and his business partner Zainab Bashey at the forefront. The launch event was a wonderful success, graced by the presence of several well-known Bollywood personalities who came out to support Yasmin. Guests included Helen Khan, Sunil Grover, Sophie Choudry, Alvira Khan Agnihotri, Atul Agnihotri, and Alizeh Agnihotri. Speaking on the occasion, Helen Khan shared news of a video of her doing Pilates with the celebrity trainer that had gone viral, garnering millions of views. You can view it here. Celebrities grace launch of Yasmin Karachiwala's BodyImage Studio in Juhu With over three decades of experience in the fitness industry, Yasmin Karachiwala has established herself as one of the best in her field. Known as the go-to instructor for the biggest stars, like Alia Bhatt, Preity Zinta, Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone and Hardik Pandya, Yasmin has helped them achieve the perfect balance of body and mind. Yasmin's extensive qualifications, including numerous certifications from both India and the US, underscore her excellence and expertise, particularly in Pilates, earning her the well-deserved title of the Pioneer of Pilates in India. Celebrities grace launch of Yasmin Karachiwala's BodyImage Studio in Juhu Pilates is an exercise that helps keep both the body and mind in optimal shape. It reduces chronic pain and aids in recovery from injuries, making it an effective and restorative form of movement. It is an excellent way to stay fit, healthy, and energised for both men and women, and has also been proven beneficial for pregnant women. Pilates serves as a preventive approach to overall wellbeing, helping maintain a sound body and mind. It is especially useful for individuals with desk jobs, as it improves posture and helps relieve joint and back pain. Additionally, Pilates teaches proper breathing techniques and contributes to achieving a toned, well-balanced physique. The newly launched YKBI centre in Cuffe Parade, with its classy and welcoming interiors, provides a myriad of promising facilities including Reformers, MOTR, Mats and Spinal Correctors with a variety of small equipment that complements these larger pieces. Students can opt for one-on-one sessions of personal classes or duet or group sessions. Coaching is led by a team of experts personally trained by Yasmin, ensuring that the health issues of clients are addressed effectively. The instructors are specifically trained to work with injuries like joint pain, back pain and neck pain and can also help their clients with fitness programmes tailored for pregnancy. All the instructors in the centre are certified by YKBI Pilates Academy and internationally recognised. In addition to regular clients, special attention will be given to those ailing from spinal issues or bodily injuries. So come on, Juhu! With YKBI, it's time to walk that fitness talk. Address: 501, Aryston Centre, Juhu Tara rd, Juhu, JW Marriot, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400049
India Today
23-05-2025
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- India Today
Pilate to trampoline jumps: Helen flaunts her fitness game at 85
Age is just a number and veteran actor Helen has proved it, wowing fans with her impressive Pilates moves at 85. The video, shared by celebrity fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwala, has left social media users in awe of Helen's strength and Thursday, celebrity fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwala shared a video montage of Helen training under her.'At 85, Helen Khan is doing things most wouldn't even try! From climbing stairs without a cane, trampoline jumps, and dancing on Monica Oh My Darling—she's just unstoppable. Living proof that Pilates keeps you young," she captioned the Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yasmin Karachiwala | Celebrity Fitness Instructor (@yasminkarachiwala)In the video, Helen is seen confidently arriving at the gym on her own before jumping on a trampoline and performing various stretches. She wraps it all up with a cheerful dance to her iconic song, 'Monica Oh My Darling'.Must Watch
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
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- Hindustan Times
Helen shows off insane fitness doing pilates at 85, dances in the gym; fans say: 'Fitter than Bollywood heroines'. Watch
Veteran actor Helen has proved that age is indeed just a number. The actor has wowed fans with a new video showing her ace pilates form at the age of 85. The video was shared by fitness coach Yasmin Karachiwala, who trains Helen, and has social media users singing paeans for Helen. On Thursday, Yasmin Karachiwala took to Instagram to share a video montage of Helen training under her. "At 85, Helen Khan is doing things most wouldn't even try! From climbing stairs without a cane, trampoline jumps and dancing on Monica Oh My Darling—she's just unstoppable. Living proof that Pilates keeps you young," she captioned the post. The video shows Helen doing all that and more, as she arrives at the gym unaided and proceeds to jump on the trampoline and perform some stretches. At the end of the video, she even dances a little to her hit track, Monica Oh My Darling. A post shared by Yasmin Karachiwala | Celebrity Fitness Instructor (@yasminkarachiwala) Fans and celebrities alike were floored by Helen's fitness at 85. Actor Sophie Choudhry commented, "This is the Cutest video ever!!!!!! Love you Helen aunty.. an inspiration for us all!!" Bipasha Basu called her the 'cutest inspiration'. One comment advised Bollywood starlets of today to take lessons from her. "Fitter than all of you," the person chirped. Many other fans called the video inspiring. "I don't think large majority of people in India in this age, group really know how powerful this post is! It's so important to have life in the years you live, and mobility does just that," wrote one. Another added, "She is 85 outside and still 16 inside." Helen began her career in Hindi cinema as a dancer when she was just a teenager. Through the 60s and 70s, she established herself as a dancer and supporting performer with films like Gumnaam, Teesri Manzil, Khel Khel Mein, and Don. While she officially retired from films in 1983, Helen has returned to the big screen occasionally with supporting roles in films like Khamoshi, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, and Mohabbatein. Helen is married to screenwriter Salim Khan.
