Courtesy: Leena Mogre 

Girish Talwalkar, Director, Talwalkars' Gym, says, "If you want to lose eight to 10 kilos, join a gym three months before your wedding. A month is enough if you need to lose about four to five kilos. However, this depends on the kind of diet you have as well."

Long-term Result

Join a gym to lose weight, but do not aim for short-term results. No matter how toned you may look on your wedding day, maintain it. Eat light, exercise right and stay healthy!

Celebrity fitness trainer Leena Mogre insists on weight training to get in shape. "Weight training helps burn calories, keeps your basic metabolic rate (BMR) on track and tones your muscles as well."

Opt for a gym package that offers a combination of cardio and weight training or cardio, weight training and aerobics. Since you are likely to pay more for a short-term membership, ask for a complimentary massage or steam / shower as well.

To continue with your exercise regime post marriage if you are relocating to another city, check whether your gym has a branch there and whether your membership is transferable. Make it a point to visit a gym situated in your locality.

Gym Talk

Talwalkars and Gold's are two popular gyms, which have branches in major Indian cities.

While Talwalkars does not offer pre-bridal packages, they do have various programmes under their weight loss / gain programme, which you can register for as per your requirements.

A three month weight loss programme includes cardio, weight training with a personal trainer, nutrition counselling, a massage and a complimentary spa, which includes shower and steam facility. This three month package costs around Rs. 11, 500, which includes a one-time lifetime membership.

Transfer of membership is also provided if you inform them that you plan to relocate when you join.

Gold's Gym offers a three month pre-bridal package, which includes nutrition counselling, weight training with a personal trainer and cardio. The package costs about Rs. 15, 000 and you are eligible for gift vouchers on it.

The gift vouchers differ from city to city. For example, in Mumbai, Gold's Gym offers Kaya Skin Clinic gift vouchers that give you a 12% discount and a gift voucher from the designer store.

Gold's does not offer a transfer of membership facility in their three-month pre-bridal package.

So, go ahead and sweat it out to get in shape for your wedding!