What you see – Started in December 2004, by Swaroopa Reddy, Body n Soul was one of the first gyms in the area of Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. This unisex gym is located on the ground floor of a large building, opposite Lotus Pond.
Enter Body n Soul and you see a small lounge and reception desk. There is a room with gym equipment to tone your body and another one with cardio equipment. There are two shower cubicles, a steam room and three changing rooms in total at this gym.
What you get – Like at other gyms, Body n Soul requires you to fill out your details like ailments, body measurements like height and weight, body composition analysis, which includes body fat percentage, BMI, muscle mass, water content, diet pattern etc. You are then given a sheet with the various prescribed workouts. There are routine checks done to note a person’s progress.
Some of the equipment they have is for the abs, triceps, thighs, cardio, muscle building and more. Drinking water and towels are provided. The gym timings are from 5 AM to 9 PM and on Sundays from 5 AM to 1 PM. At any given time, there are always two trainers at the gym. During the afternoons between 1 PM and 4 PM there’s usually just one trainer as the crowd is also less. The trainers here are either certified by Reebok or have undergone training at local institutes.
The memberships can be availed on monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annual basis. For instance, it is Rs. 1,500 for the gym only and Rs. 1,750 for the gym and the steam bath on a monthly basis. The gym can be used for one hour to one-and-a-half hours at a stretch. We are also told that there’s no real restriction as to the time unless there’s someone waiting.
Body n Soul offers various packages for couples, family and corporates. Aerobics, Personal Training, Tae Bo and Yoga classes are also conducted here. Yoga is taught by Swaroopa herself. If a client wants, a dietitian can be recommended too.
Our verdict – Body n Soul is a gym which offers personalized attention and a homely atmosphere. They have changing rooms but they seem little small. There’s no parking area as such and it has to be done on the road.
Drive to - Body n Soul
# 564-A-32, MLA Colony,
Road No. 12, Banjara Hills,
Hyderabad – 500034.
Call at - 040-23540556
Anytime between - 5 AM - 9 PM (Weekdays)
5 AM - 1 PM (Sundays)
Posted on: Aug 04, 2008
