Pool Of Fun Purovel
A gym is a fantastic way to get fit, but it can get tedious in the long run. Experimenting with different types of workouts can keep you motivated to follow your fitness regime. One fun health activity is aqua aerobics, which is the new fad doing the rounds in fitness circles and is fast catching up in Kolkata. Try pool exercises at Purovel, Swissotel Kolkata’s infinity pool, which offers something very different from a gym class. “Aqua exercises burn more calories because of the resistance offered by water. Most people love it as it keeps one cool and refreshed during Kolkata’s enervating summers,” says Puran Gurung, spa supervisor at Swissotel Kolkata, adding, “It’s suitable for everyone but under right supervision.” Aqua aerobics improves muscular endurance and is very effective for core muscles, giving you tighter abdomen without putting strain on your back. Tools such as the colourful aqua noodles are used for shoulder and arm exercises, while dumbbells can add more resistance to your training. The view from Purovel, perched atop the hotel’s seventh floor, makes the experience even better. If you stop for a moment to catch a breath, you can see aeroplanes landing and taking off from Kolkata’s new airport, which is barely 6 km away.
At City Centre New Town, Action Area 2- D, Plot No 11/ 5, New Town Rajarhat Tel 66266666
Cost Rs 80,000 annually. The package includes six massage vouchers at the Purovel spa and a 15 percent discount on food and beverages.