Salman at Gold’s Gym – Mega Spinnathon 2009

Gold’s Gym organized a Spin-a-thon to “Inspire, Challenge and Celebrate Health and Hope!”An event hosted by G.Ramachandran (Gold’s Gym Director), Istayak Ansari, (Vice President Gold’s Gym)

Gold’s Gym fitness facilities throughout the city geared up for the first-ever outdoor “Spin-a-Thon” charity fundraiser on Tuesday, 1st December 5:30 pm at Bandstand, Bandra. Gold’s Gyms members around the city spinned in unison in an effort to raise much needed funds and awareness for health and fitness. A total of 100 Gold’s Gym members took part in the Mega Spinathon to promote fitness and health.

The evening started with an intense spinning session with actor Prashant Raj, Ayaz Khan & Sabina Chopra taking the forefront. Master Instructor Vidisha Roy and her team of spin instructors were pushing members to do their best. At the end of the session Fitness Freak & Bollywood Superstar Salman Khan & Baba Siddiqui accompanied by Atul & Alvira Agnihotri took to the podium. Salman Khan & Baba Siddiqui participated in the last end of the spinning for 15 minutes after which they distributed awards for the Best Spinners across Gold’s Gym’s Mumbai facilities.

Spinning involves people cycling on exercise bikes in a group to thumping music. The bikes can be set to certain resistances and have an uphill and downhill function to make cycling harder. Spinning music at the event was DJ Akbar Sami, the pioneer & renowned Indian remix guru shot to fame with his first remix album ‘Jalwa.

Gold’s Gym has been known as “The authority in fitness”. Gold’s Gym is acknowledged for its unrivalled success in providing the finest equipment and fitness knowledge available to help its members achieve their individual potential. The Spinathon is a great opportunity to create awareness and promote Health.

“Our goal is to show people that to be healthy and fit just a small amount of exercise can make a difference.” said Istayak Ansari – Vice President Gold’s Gym, India