Today we’d like to introduce you to Nisha Ala.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Nisha. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I have enjoyed and cherished teaching fitness classes for over five years now all around the DFW metroplex area to students at different fitness levels and am certified in different strength/HIIT Cardio dance formats:
BollyX – The Bollywood workout, Bbarreless, Zumba Basic 1, 2 & Zumba kids.
Growing up with active participation in sports as a long distance runner and having consistent routine exercise regimens to follow through in younger years has taught me early on great self-discipline and true respect for a healthy body and led me to believe 110% in the benefits of exercising regularly. Exercise is good for you mentally, physically and spiritually – period! It’s an amazing post-workout feeling an adrenaline rush. Can I tell you it keeps you young and glowing (many plusses)?
I have also had the opportunity to learn different Indian dance forms – Bhangra, classical Bharatanatyam and folk. Dance Fitness classes felt like a perfect place to nurture, motivate and encourage members and be involved in their journey.
A few years back what started out as Passion for dance/strength and staying fit while having an opportunity to teach: I found my true purpose – Goal of Building a stronger, healthier and happier community around us through fitness and motivation. Mentoring and coaching members/instructors through their fitness journey and needs give me great inner joy. As a fitness group, we always aim to create a welcoming & motivating class environment where members can feel at home and just exercise their worries away.
What inspires me to teach every day – Participants: those bright smiling faces, sweating and having fun and leaving refreshed. If it makes a difference for even a single participant – that completely makes my day! Sharing those fitness journeys and small success stories makes it all worth it. 🙂
Few quick and simple rules to get started and what we generally reiterate for members attending classes or aspiring to join:
1) Keep it simple – start somewhere . Change doesn’t have to start big. Start small, add up and be consistent
2) Find motivation – what motivates you? If you can find true motivation within you – that’s truly amazing, cuz guess what, you are halfway there. If not, find the one who gives you that nudge/push to keep going.
3) Remind yourself – what would you like to achieve from the workout – set your goals and don’t hesitate to ask for help (everyone has different goals). No harm in trying a few varieties of fitness classes/routines before you decide what suits the best for you. 🙂
4) Track your goals – small achievements still matter and they will boost your confidence to do more
5) Eat healthy/hydrate.
6) Have FUN and let it all out!!
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
Absolutely not! Road to growth and success always comes with challenges. 🙂
I have had the opportunity to work with some really great mentors and role models to learn from and grow who has provided help and are a good support system. Mainly for recent year achievements, BollyX HQ Team has been extremely helpful. We at BollyX, encourage the culture of feedback and learning from it and growing our skillset as an instructor/trainers.
One of my main challenges has been and still is and that is the balancing act with schedule and time: Family life, working full time in IT and following a passion for building community fitness is not an easy task. I wouldn’t have been able to achieve all of it without a great support system at home and a great mentorship BollyX team.
Please tell us about BollyX- The Bollywood Workout.
Why I am Living my dream through BollyX?
BollyX is a Bollywood inspired dance fitness community and workout program. BollyX as a company has truly given me the tools to succeed in this purpose of building a stronger community which has inspired me to join with them recently as a community mentor. Their motto and goals align perfectly with my passion for a healthy community. What I love most about the company is the simplicity of the format, it is a HIIT cardio format that works with all fitness levels, with the latest of hit Bollywood songs, dynamic choreography with repetitive dance movements. Goal is to make the participants feel successful and build inner confidence while having fun. This is what sets the format apart from others – the focus is on the members!! We are proud of what we have achieved built as a community in the past five years – BollyX is global now with over 3000 instructor group.
Have you ever been to a Bollywood party??
Every BollyX class is a party – dramatic expressions, rocking & bold moves, full body workout. Get on the floor, get working and strike that rockstar pose, you will feel like you are in a Bollywood movie!! BollyX instructor community is growing every day, so find a class near you! BollyX offers different workout programs – High impact interval training (HIIT), Low impact training (LIT) and kids classes. We also recently came out with BollyX on Demand for members to subscribe to and enjoy the workouts from home.
BollyX is currently offered at different gym /studio facilities in the DFW area locally. For class locations, go to https://bollyx.com/classes-and-events/
We also provide BollyX training certifications and community mentorship program for aspiring instructors, for training days and times, go to: https://bollyx.com/training/find-a-training/
Over 3000 instructors worldwide. From training to launching a class, to growing your instructor business, BollyX will support you every step of the way. Get ready to unleash your inner rockstar!
More info about BollyX:
website: www.bollyx.com
Find a class: https://bollyx.com/classes-and-events/
BollyX Certification: https://bollyx.com/training/find-a-training/
BollyX Gear: shop.bollyx.com
If you had to go back in time and start over, would you have done anything differently?
I wish I would have started teaching way earlier than I did. Lost opportunity to do more!
Every day is a learning and growing experience and a mentors job is never complete.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://bollyx.com/instructor/nisha-ala/
- Phone: 972-922-0738
- Email: alanisha@gmail.com
- Instagram: @nishaala
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nisha.ala
- Other: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/wellness-wednesday-bolly-x/287-bf42b16e-36d3-4407-8fe1-49b61749dde4
Image Credit:
Roy Brookshire Photography
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