Bhavna Harchandrai, Celebrity Fitness Expert and Ex-HOD Group-Exercise at many renowned gyms in Mumbai, and Dr. Mickey Mehta, Global Leading Holistic Health Guru and Corporate Life Coach join forces to bring you ‘Super Fit Sixty’ – a fitness and wellness program for Senior Citizens.
Super Fit Sixty is a 3 month only Monsoon Class beginning on 15 July that will cater to senior citizens becoming stronger, enhancing mental well-being and overall confidence from the security and comfort of their homes.
The Pandemic has led to restricted access to the outdoors, especially for senior citizens. With a lack of Vitamin D (sunlight exposure), an increase in home chores with lack of house staff; backache and knee pain became endemic in the midst of the pandemic.
Bhavna Harchandrai, a Fitness Expert for over two decades saw a gap in the Fitness Industry catering to programs for the elderly. Bhavna has done a course in Melbourne, Australia on chair exercises for the older population and has conducted talks and demos for the members of the IMC-Ladies Wing, Rotary Clubs, and Shaila Welfare Trust.
Dr. Mickey Mehta, the Guru of Wellness who specializes in Ancient Wisdom of Age and Ailment Reversal too felt the need to give back to society, especially to help senior citizens regain their health and vitality (joie de vivre), and has obliged to conducting these sessions on an honorary basis.
As Bhavna Harchandrai explains “Post covid there were countless Online Fitness Programs catering to the general population. Bootcamps, Functional Training for Unisex groups, Zumba, BollyFit, Aerobics for women only, a variety of kids Fitness Programs mushroomed from across the country, yet we saw absolutely nothing for the seniors.”
“You are never too old to workout – is a phrase I believe in,” says Dr. Mickey Mehta who is stepping into his 60s and is as fit as a fiddle.
Women Fitness India Team gets in an interesting chat with Bhavna Harchandrai and Dr. Mickey over their ongoing workshop and fitness for all!
Namita Nayyar:
Bhavna you have been in the fitness industry for two decades, how did you conceptualize Super Fit Sixty and how did you get Dr. Mickey Mehta on board?
Bhavna Harchandrai:
Yes, I have been a Fitness Instructor since 1998 and in these two decades, I have trained individuals and groups in various fitness formats, from old school aerobics, step, boxercise, to new-age fitness forms trampoline fitness, penalty box fitness, and many more. I am also an internationally certified Personal Trainer.
I was lucky to have come across a course on chair exercises for seniors whilst I was on vacation in Melbourne, Australia which leads me to eventually train senior citizens for PT as I could understand their needs better. Additionally, I conducted workshops for the elite members of the IMC ladies wing, Rotary clubs, and Shaila Trust. During the lockdown back issues, knee pain became an epidemic in the midst of the pandemic. Especially for senior citizens who were mainly restricted indoors. The lack of vitamin D (the sunshine vitamin) and additional household chores took a toll on the mental and physical health of many.
Simultaneously, I saw many online fitness classes sprout up for the demographic of 20-50 years. Boot Camp Training and Functional Training became the new norm. Zumba and Aerobics exclusively for women and indoor fitness for kids; general fitness mushroomed from all over the country. Yet, we did not see any fitness classes catering to senior citizens.
One evening as Dr. Mickey Mehta and I were walking along Marine Drive, he expressed his desire to give back to society. He felt a deep concern for senior citizens as a neglected age group who need TLC the especially as they step into their golden years.
Fuelled by Mickey’s “Service to Humanity” message I decided to Walk the Talk and conduct fun and safe fitness sessions for 60+, Mickey Mehta did not need much convincing as it was his heart’s desire too and we soon joined forces in this goodwill venture. My ideology is to deliver safe, effective, and fun-filled sessions for seniors so that they not only add years to their life but add life to their years
Agility- Mobility-Longevity is the mantra behind our workouts.
