Indore: Aerobics Club Meghdoot organises an hour of free aerobic exercises for 1600 club members at Meghdoot Garden everyday from 6:30 am to 7:30 am. The club was started on January 26, 2015 by Suresh Baitwal (60), Jitendra Mishra (46), Vikram Tripathi (48) and Vikas Vijaywargiya (44) with a motto of increasing awareness on healthy lifestyle. Club administrator Vikram Tripathi said that around 400 people follow a combined regime of aerobics with guidance from coach Jitendra Meshram. Yoga instructor Vipin Khandelwal and acupressure expert Dr Surendra Verma also provides assistance in the camp.

Tripathi also informed about the clubs alliance with city hospitals like Greater Kailash, Medanta and Apollo Hospital to provide 10% to 20% discounts to club members undergoing check-up or treatment at these hospitals. The club only charges a onetime membership registration fee of Rs 100.

FREE PRESS catches up with club members to know about their personal experiences.

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For past two years, continuous aerobics has brought tremendous changes in my body. I have reduced 12 kg weight

Mahesh Rasal (46), Club Coordinator

I started aerobics at age of seven in the club. I have twice won National Aerobics Competition held in my school

Drashti Ralebhat (9), student of SICA school

I started practicing aerobics five months ago and have gained 10 kg weight. I get inspired by other members and now, my energy level has increased

Sada Shiv Joshi (78)

I have been practicing aerobics for last two years. It has brought discipline in my life. I started this activity for fun and have now achieved a better personality

Yogesh Kumar Bhatt (42)

I have seen unexpected changes in my body. Aerobics has become a part of my daily routine and it gives me relief from body pain

Poonam Bhagat (62)

I was suffering from slip disk, which restricted most of my movements. But, now I can easily perform aerobic workout for one hour at a stretch

Chhaya Rasal (41)

I was suffering from blood pressure fluctuations. Continuous exercise helped me stay fit and stop my medications

Maya Meshram (42)

Due to my knee joint problem, I was suggested by friends not to do aerobics and other exercise. But, aerobics strengthened my joints and helped in keeping myself fit. Club members are very punctual and they even practice aerobics outside on road when the garden is closed due to rains

Shakuntala Agrawal(62)

I have been feeling very energetic for last one year after doing aerobics regularly. Problems like fatigue and weakness have reduced

Kuldeep Singh (27)

I was motivated by my mother a month ago. Aerobics helped me reducing 2 kg weight in just four days after I joined the club. Now, I have become a motivation for my friends and relatives

Akshita Trivedi (15)

I came across this aerobics group while strolling in Meghdoot and felt an urge to participate. Now, I feel active throughout the day

Manish Pithdiya (42)

I do not follow any medication, as aerobics have kept me away from any illness and injuries

Usha Khator (52)

I was suggested physiotherapy due to my frozen shoulder, but I started aerobics and now, have overcome my illness

Vranda Uikey (52)

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