Gymming with the stars

Here's why Watson Fitness is a favourite with Hrithik, John, Bipasha, Arjun and other celebs

Zareen Watson’s personal training studio in Khar is the favoured destination of stars who want hot bods. Called Watson Fitness, the gym is well known for its huge celeb client list. What brings them here is the combination of various workouts and equipments Zareen uses.

Different routines

She does not have a mass routine, “We are concerned about the specific requirements that people have. We have clients aged 13 to 60, so everyone’s history and needs are varied. We use personalised workout methods that can help our clients.”

At the basic core of Zareen’s training are designs that build a strong foundation, improve strength, balance, endurance, power, and flexibility.

She understands the needs of her celeb clients, “We understand that these people work round the clock, and we chalk out programmes according to their needs. Most of the actors who come to me are aware of the fitness culture. Apart from having a good posture and body, they also want to enhance their endurance and agility.”

‘We’re one big family!’

Zareen plans to start a new routine called Gravity Training, which combines elements of pilates, strength training and boot-camp style workouts and uses body weight and gravity.

Mehr Rampal, an ex-model and a mom, works out at the studio and is all praise for Zareen’s methods. “I think she has done away with the myth surrounding gyms. Along with taking care of my body, I also end up having loads of fun. We are like one big family here!”

Celebs Speaks

I really like the personal attention that Zareen gives each client
— Arjun Rampal

Zarine has great equipment and her training challenges the body
— Bipasha Basu

I love her workout regimen. She is fabulous with the training
— Malaika Arora

Zareen’s other star clients
Hrithik Roshan
Sussanne Roshan
John Abraham
Amrita Arora
Anita Raaj
Surily Goel
Nandita Mahtani
Perizaad Zorabian