One of my goals to date, is to be licensed in multiple fitness programs and specialties. No matter where I am in this world or what I may be tasked with doing, I am always looking for self improvement mentally, physically and spiritually; not only for myself, but for the benefit of my fellow man/woman as well. With 7 licenses in the Zumba/Specialty Zumba World, I believe it is time for me to research and start to speak on my most recently acquired certification--Bokwa Fitness (Level 1/Advance Level 1) and my humble acceptance into the BT (Bokwa Trainer) Mentoring Program.
Let's begin with the health benefits as described in this article appearing in IDiva!
Health Trend: Bokwa
If you’re looking for a fun fitness class that will offer a challenging but rewarding fitness regime, that too in a short period of time, Bokwa is your answer. A group exercise that’s rapidly gaining popularity across the globe and giving Zumba a tough competition, this dance-based fitness routine combines the South African war dance Capoeira, along with kickboxing, light boxing, and steps with fancy footwork. Because of its lively, adrenaline-charged moves, it makes for an interesting option.
Fitness expert Hetal Madhiwala believes Bokwa is a great option for those people who want to break the monotony of their workout. “Most people like trying out new workouts, as their bodies are too used to following one particular routine. With its interesting steps and popular international music beats, Bokwa provides the necessary variety. The best part is since there is a high-impact as well as a low-impact workout option available in this form, anybody can take it up.”
Why it’s uniqueIn this workout, each step is taught using American and Bokwa hand sign language, thus making it the only fitness programme in the world, taught with a bespoke hand sign language (a combination of letters, numbers and words forming the dance instruction) enabling even the hearing impaired community able to exercise!
The benefits
> Apart from burning up to 1,200 calories (in one session) and helping you lose weight, it promises to enhance muscular strength, flexibility and cardio respiratory endurance, which reduces the risk of a coronary heart disease. It also has psychological benefits; it can help you de-stress and deal with depression, anxiety, self-esteem and cognitive functions.
> Since the steps are structured and based on the forms of letters and numbers like L, 3, J, K etc you needn’t count steps, like a traditional eight count followed by most dance-based fitness programs. You can freely move with the beat.
> Unlike other workouts, it has got a universal appeal because once you know the steps, you can do it on your, without the help of an instructor, no matter which part of the world you are. That too to your favourite international music!
> Though it’s a challenging workout, it has structured steps and so can be adjusted to any person’s fitness level. From five-year-olds to 75-year-olds and even those with two left feet, anybody can do this workout.
Bokwa BuzzBokwa was developed by international fitness personality Paul Mavi in 2000, over an 8-year-period. Mavi wanted to integrate his passion for his South African roots into a fitness routine. The name Bokwa is a combination of ‘Bo’ which stands for light South African boxing and ‘Kwa’, that is derived from the a traditional South African dance with irresistible beats. Whether it’s clubs, independent fitness studios, schools or community centers, today, Bokwa has garnered a following across the globe, with certified instructors and participants in dozens of countries.
Game For A Bokwathon?The Bokwa Fitness Company held the world’s first Bokwathon on 11 December, 2011, in an attempt to set a new Guinness Book of World Record for having the most number of people present at an exercise class in the United Kingdom! Since then, innumerable Bokwathons and Bokwa master classes have taken place all over the world.
Fitness expert Hetal Madhiwala believes Bokwa is a great option for those people who want to break the monotony of their workout. “Most people like trying out new workouts, as their bodies are too used to following one particular routine. With its interesting steps and popular international music beats, Bokwa provides the necessary variety. The best part is since there is a high-impact as well as a low-impact workout option available in this form, anybody can take it up.”
Why it’s uniqueIn this workout, each step is taught using American and Bokwa hand sign language, thus making it the only fitness programme in the world, taught with a bespoke hand sign language (a combination of letters, numbers and words forming the dance instruction) enabling even the hearing impaired community able to exercise!
The benefits
> Apart from burning up to 1,200 calories (in one session) and helping you lose weight, it promises to enhance muscular strength, flexibility and cardio respiratory endurance, which reduces the risk of a coronary heart disease. It also has psychological benefits; it can help you de-stress and deal with depression, anxiety, self-esteem and cognitive functions.
> Since the steps are structured and based on the forms of letters and numbers like L, 3, J, K etc you needn’t count steps, like a traditional eight count followed by most dance-based fitness programs. You can freely move with the beat.
> Unlike other workouts, it has got a universal appeal because once you know the steps, you can do it on your, without the help of an instructor, no matter which part of the world you are. That too to your favourite international music!
> Though it’s a challenging workout, it has structured steps and so can be adjusted to any person’s fitness level. From five-year-olds to 75-year-olds and even those with two left feet, anybody can do this workout.
Bokwa BuzzBokwa was developed by international fitness personality Paul Mavi in 2000, over an 8-year-period. Mavi wanted to integrate his passion for his South African roots into a fitness routine. The name Bokwa is a combination of ‘Bo’ which stands for light South African boxing and ‘Kwa’, that is derived from the a traditional South African dance with irresistible beats. Whether it’s clubs, independent fitness studios, schools or community centers, today, Bokwa has garnered a following across the globe, with certified instructors and participants in dozens of countries.
Game For A Bokwathon?The Bokwa Fitness Company held the world’s first Bokwathon on 11 December, 2011, in an attempt to set a new Guinness Book of World Record for having the most number of people present at an exercise class in the United Kingdom! Since then, innumerable Bokwathons and Bokwa master classes have taken place all over the world.
