Monsoon season brings with it the joy of cool breeze, but also a steep drop in physical activity. Gym attendance drops by nearly 60% during heavy rains (source: Indian Fitness Trends Report, 2023). As a physiotherapist with 15 years of experience, I’ve witnessed the silent rise of deconditioning in this season.

Here’s why bodyweight support workouts at home are your rainy-day rescue plan:

1. No Excuses for Gym Delays: With over 60% of urban gyms reporting decreased attendance due to transport disruption, at-home workouts remove travel from the equation.
2. Rain-Related Deconditioning: Just 2 weeks of physical inactivity can lead to up to 8% muscle strength loss and 4% aerobic capacity reduction.
3. Sarcopenia Risk Rises: Sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss), especially in those over 40. 1-2% of muscle mass is lost annually without resistance training.
4. Strength is a Survival Tool: Regular strength and conditioning boosts metabolic rate and prevents fat accumulation—every 1 lb of muscle burns 6-10 calories/day at rest.
5. Efficient Fat Burn: Bodyweight training elevates post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC), helping burn 15–30% more calories post-workout.
6. Online Sessions = Accountability: Virtual physiotherapy-led sessions have a 70% adherence rate, higher than self-led gym workouts (52%).
7. Muscle Loss = Metabolism Drop: Skipping workouts for a month can lead to a 5% drop in basal metabolic rate (BMR), slowing weight loss.
8. Accessible & Equipment-Free: Exercises like squats, push-ups, planks, and glute bridges are scalable, joint-friendly, and require no equipment.
9. Improve Joint Stability & Balance: Controlled bodyweight moves enhance proprioception, reducing rainy season-related fall risks, especially in older adults.
10. Boost Mental Health: Regular physical activity reduces monsoon-related mood dips by up to 30%, as per WHO mental health stats.

Sample Bodyweight Workout Routine for the Monsoon Season:

• Warm-Up (5 minutes): Light jog/spot march in place or dynamic stretches
• Main Workout (30 minutes): Bodyweight Squats – 3 sets of 15 reps
• Push-Ups – 3 sets of 15 reps
• Pull-Ups – 3 sets of 15 reps
• Lunges – 3 sets of 15 reps/leg
• Plank – Hold for 30 secs – 1 min, 5 sets
• Mountain Climbers – 3 sets of 15 reps
• Soleus push-ups – 3 sets of 15 reps
• Cool Down (5 minutes): Stretching, focusing on major muscle groups

Take Home: Don’t let the rains derail your goals. Commit to Smart, remote, Physical Therapist-approved bodyweight support workouts and stay strong, dry, and on track.

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PUNE: MultiFit, UK’s Elite, and India’s Largest Functional & Strength Training Brand, has come up with various workshops, especially for women on this International Women’s Day. Living by their mantra of making people fit, Multifit constantly organizes different fitness activities across the city from time to time that encourages people to their fitness regimen.

On this Women’s Day, MultiFit is organizing various activities at different locations across Pune City. MultiFit Kharadi is organizing a Drum Circle session for all the Women out there. The Session would include the participation of the people in playing the musical instrument and they experience the workout for their souls, Whereas MultiFit Dhanori is organizing a Chair Yoga Session to give a different experience of yoga to its members. The workshops will be conducted by all the experts in their field.

MultiFit is also organizing an interesting Women’s Day celebration event ‘The Coffee Fit Break’ in association with Elephant & Co. Kalyani Nagar. This will include a series of fun activities for all fitness and fashion enthusiasts. There will be a dance choreography workshop, fitness Games, and a Nail Art Session for the women. Not only this but there will also be some exciting surprises and giveaways for the attendees and participants.

“Our well-being starts with being fit and healthy. We are excited to organize these fun and frolic workshops for women across the city as it breaks from the mundane of our daily lives. Every woman is an achiever in her own way and by organizing sessions like this we want to create a community where women can openly participate and focus on their own health too. International Women’s Day is a celebration of the achievements of women, and we want to empower women to achieve their fitness and wellness goals,” said Deepti Sharma, Director MultiFit.

MultiFit offers a wide range of fitness programs, including group fitness classes, personal training, and nutrition counseling. With a focus on holistic health and wellness, MultiFit is dedicated to helping people achieve their fitness and wellness goals.

List of activities and workshops across different branches:

• Drum circle at MultiFit Kharadi – 10th March | 8:00-9:00am|Registration Fee: 299/-| 7774064333
• Chair Yoga at MultiFit Dhanori – 10th March | 7:00 am| Registration Fee: 100/-| 8956411671
• The Coffee Fit Break with MultiFit at Elephant & Co. Kalyani Nagar- 11th March | 3:30-6pm|Registration Fee: 199/-| 8799881164

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