Never Back Down

In an effort to create a healthy life for others, this stellar enthusiast is setting the bar high in the field of fitness.

- Mrinalini Singh

Urmi Kothari, the founder of Kinetic Living has a strong sense for helping others and the required experience for turning negatives into positives. And this goes to the very heart of body transformation. Regardless of how extreme, a body transformation requires professional intervention from the one who has both the experience and the passion to truly help, to make a difference and to facilitate positive change. This is what separates Urmi from the pack and makes her an expert. Edited excerpts.

How did you formulate your passion for fitness into the profession you have today? You also own a gym, Kinetic Living, what made you take the entrepreneurial road?

My journey with sports started during the first eight years of my teenage and young adult life. I found that playing a sport engaged my body and mind completely, plus my focus, concentration, and confidence in academics and personal life shot up. It was then that I knew it was for life, whether it will be as a fitness freak till I finished my MBA or as a professional dancer, or as a coach. I was very clear about not wanting to go back to a desk job again. So after my stint as a professional dancer for three years full time, I began Kinetic Living because I wanted to share my knowledge and experience about how people can take charge of their health and well being.

As far as training goes, do you have a specific approach for people who want to gain muscle mass or do you design each schedule based on the individual’s personal requirements?