Sabana Fitness Celebrates 5th Anniversary by Offering Free Exercise Plans to 20 Women

Focusing on women’s health, fitness, and empowerment, Sabana Fitness recently marked its fifth anniversary with a special program. On this occasion, 20 economically disadvantaged women who cannot afford gym memberships and diet plans were provided with free exercise programs. According to Sabana Khatoon, the owner of Sabana Fitness, the fitness plans are designed to encourage women to take care of their health without incurring high expenses.

“I aim to demonstrate that simple exercises done at home, combined with a properly balanced daily diet, can effectively reduce weight,” she said. She also mentioned that many women complain, “Despite dieting, I don’t lose weight.” Her goal is to guide them on the correct methods. So far, 40–50 women from various parts of the country, including Butwal, Bhairahawa, and Pokhara, have registered for this free program, with around 20 actively participating.

Some participants have reportedly lost up to 7 kilograms. Sabana emphasized, “Many women believe that losing weight requires expensive measures, but that is a misconception. Managing a simple diet and doing basic exercises can yield good results.” During the event, she revealed a notable fact: 5 percent of the total membership fees collected at Sabana Fitness are allocated to support education and nutrition for impoverished children.

“I had not disclosed this before, but I am sharing it now on the occasion of completing five years,” she said. Sabana also shared her inspiring personal fitness journey after motherhood. Despite gaining nearly 40 kilograms during pregnancy, she accepted it naturally. Now a mother of a 16-month-old, she has successfully reduced her weight from 106 kg to 81 kg. She explained that while breastfeeding, it is important to focus on nutritious food and gently nurture the body to regain fitness.

Highlighting the mental challenges many women face due to bodily changes post-delivery, she stressed the critical role of family support, especially that of the husband. “A mother needs love and support, not criticism because of her body. That love positively influences the child’s health as well,” she said.