Perigon Fitness Studio (PFS) is a one-stop functional fitness center, based inΒ Yogyakarta, established in March 2013. A key uniqueness of this fitness center is thatΒ it doesnβt employ conventional fitness machines such as the treadmill or static cycle.Β However, all equipment found in the fitness center revolves around bodyweightΒ exercises (exercises that use minimum equipment) and free weight exercisesΒ (exercises that use non-machine-automated equipment). PFSβs mission is to provide guidance and support for each individual with varying fitness levels and goals byΒ supplying fitness education, a wide range of fitness programs, well-educated trainersΒ and a cafΓ© to help members attain optimum nutrition in their fitness program.
Vishal C. Dasani, as Founder and Managing Director came across the idea of aΒ functional fitness center by accident, after a significant weight gain post vacation. HeΒ believes in combining his exercise routine between cardio exercises (running,Β skipping, walking, cycling) and muscle training (weight-lifting and bodyweightΒ exercises). According to Vishal, combining these two in your workout routine proved to be most beneficial because not only they help one shed body fat but also helps toΒ maintain and grow lean body mass. As a personal goal, Vishal hopes to change theΒ notion that cardio is the best type of workout and that muscle training is only for men,Β which obviously is not true.
Due to heavy demand from Jakarta, PFS has started a fitness workshop called PerigonΒ Bootcamp β Jakarta, which is a 5-days course to help Jakartans learn routines andΒ perfect movements that are suitable for their personal fitness goals. Under an hour aΒ day, members get to consult with Vishal about anything related to fitness; nutrition,Β exercise for beginners, science of breathing during exercise, posture problem, staminaΒ improvement and so on. The bootcamp is open to men and women of all ages whether
they are fitness newbies or experts with specific body goals. Although the bootcampΒ has attracted people of different segments, they are rather popular amongst bridesΒ looking forward to be and look their best on their special day. The following isΒ courtesy Ms. Sunaina Tolani, currently under training with Vishal for her upcomingΒ wedding:
Here are three of the bootcampβs most loyal clients:
Neelam Relwani (now Selina Sangtani)
βI never had a weight problem as I always had a small frame. But exercise was neverΒ my strong suit as I started out with a slight posture/back problem and low stamina.Β This bootcamp pretty much saved my life; my posture is so much better, my staminaΒ has increased tremendously and as an added bonus, I managed to get rid of excess fatΒ in the abs and back areas, right in time for my wedding. Funnily enough, I was able toΒ eat anything I wanted! I feel so much stronger, fitter and I can lift a lot more than IΒ could earlier, which is why I highly recommend the program to anyone looking toΒ lose excess fat and learn more about fitnessβ
Roshni Lalwani:
βBootcamp has been an exceptional experience – it is a place where I constantlyΒ discover that I am capable of more than I ever imagined! With a trainer whose focusΒ is strength, form and fitness, Vishal constantly encourages you to become a betterΒ version of yourself! Training sessions are vigorous, effective and most importantly … lots and lots of fun. Vishal is flexible with his workouts and is always willing to caterΒ to the needs of his client. I recently suffered from a knee injury and he taught meΒ exercises that will help strengthen my core in order to reduce the pressure on myΒ knee. Like always, I am already looking forward to my next bootcamp session!β
Jaanam Dadlani (now Jaanam Vasandani):
βVishal has not only been my mentor, inspiration and pushed me to my limits. JustΒ when I thought I couldn’t achieve one type of exercise, at the end of one bootcamp IΒ could do many reps of that. I’ve been training with Vishal for about a year now andΒ I’ve seen myself progress, toned and more energised. His teaching methods are so fun,Β entertaining and effective, there’s not one bootcamp I want to miss. It’s always aΒ breath of fresh air than the monotonous gym routine. He has made me achieve the
best version of myselfβ
Their future projects include:Β
Perigon Bootcamp β Bali: 5-days workshop conducted in the wonderful beaches andΒ outdoors of Bali
The Fit Lab: fitness collaboration with Tara Hotel β Yogyakarta
FitReat: Fitness retreat, requiring members to be βquarantinedβ in a luxurious naturalΒ environment, essential for attaining fitness goals under careful supervision of a teamΒ of experts
Do check them out in Facebook and Instagram for more details!
Contact details
Vishal C. Dasani
+ 6281807005674
dasani.vishal@gmail.com
Follow at @vickdasani (Instagram)
Perigon Fitness Studio, Yogyakarta
Follow at @perigonfitness (Instagram)
