Fitness club is one of the 7 clubs formed in Nalla Malla Reddy Engineering College for encouraging students to participate in Extracurricular activities. The main motto of the fitness club is to make the students fit mentally and physically. Being Physically active and fit holds supreme importance especially among today’s younger generation who is busy enjoying the luxuries of mobile, laptop and TV at a frightening rate and aren’t active and spirited on a daily basis. Being involved in electronic devices aren’t bad until and unless it is used as a source of enlightenment and entertainment for a limited time. In order to enjoy the beauty of life and to experience it to the fullest you must start getting involved in physical activities or sports
Being young, students have a lot of potential to develop a hobby that keeps their fitness regulated for the lifetime. Being physically fit renovates your personality. It lets you perform physical activities without being tired or restless. Being physically fit also ensures you being mentally fit and stress free. So, it’s time for all to play some sports, get involved in physical activities to experience happiness, peace and to enjoy energetic and enthusiastic lifestyle.
This club was formed by the students and monitored by three faculty from various departments. Various sessions were scheduled such as Pranayama (breathing exercise), Yoga and sports, each session confined to one best activity enhancing the fitness of the students.
Pranayama
Prana means ‘life force’ or ‘breath’ and ayama means ‘control’ or ‘restraint.’ Together, pranayama is considered “control of the breath” and practiced as a variety of yogic breathing techniques or exercises. Breath is considered the most important form of prana or the flow of energy in the body and a link between body, mind and spirit. Pranayama balances and cleanses the mind and body by eliminating excess carbon dioxide and providing a rich supply of oxygen to the blood. The benefits of pranayama are physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.
Yoga
Yoga is a systematic practice of physical exercise, breath control, relaxation, diet control, and positive thinking and meditation aimed at developing harmony in the body, mind, and environment. The practice entails low-impact physical activity, postures (called asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), relaxation, and meditation. Yoga develops inner awareness. It focuses your attention on your body’s abilities at the present moment. It helps develop breath and strength of mind and body. It’s not about physical appearance. Mindfulness refers to focusing your attention on what you are experiencing in the present moment without judging yourself. Practicing yoga has been shown to increase mindfulness not just in class, but in other areas of a person’s life.
