Ashanthi has always been a fitness enthusiast and the proof is in her work ethic and her overall demeanor. Having been a former Senior Secretary at Dialog for 4 years, she has moved her attention to the whole art of fitness and also the aspect of health. Consider this as the first article of a two-part series: the second part of this series will be focused on my personal transformation under her guidance — expect to read it in the Feb/Mar issue.
At Breakthrough Studio, which is located at Perahera Mawatha in close proximity to the Beira Lake, the main focus is on high intensity training coupled with a focus on important aspects like coordination and nutritional advice aswell. The official spiel includes words like Pure Body Burn, RIP Training and TRX Suspension Training. While there are many different routes towards a great physique and also health, remember what Ashanthi offers is also an effective mode that is very forward-thinking and potent.
The TRX System, also known as Total Resistance exercises, refers to a specialized form of suspension training that utilizes equipment developed by former U.S. Navy SEAL Randy Hetrick, and Ashanthi can last claim to the fact that she is the first person to have brought the whole concept to Sri Lanka. Although I was skeptical at first, I can assure you that the whole contraption may seem deceptively simple, however, the fact is that it’s truly multifaceted and offers far more than a total body burn.
While we do have access to a great deal of information thanks to many fitness gurus out there, what is important to acknowledge is that there is also a lot of misinformation as well. Ashanthi is very erudite and persistent in gaining a great deal of information and also demands that her trainers stay well-versed with regard to the latest trends and information relating to fitness and health.
One of the main aspects that was personally very important for me was having a trainer who pushed me to my limit, and this was something I had with the privilege of working out at Breakthrough Studio. As a person who was very much into fitness — think Kyokushin Karate, Kandyan dancing, Tap dancing, swimming, and weight training — the philosophy practiced at Breakthrough Studio deals with a total body solution where flexibility, coordination, strength, and mental focus is key.
What is important to mention is the great deal of support that is offered by this studio for its clients. Personally, I’ve had immense support where I’ve been pushed to my limits while not being pushed into a danger zone — there’s a fine line here, and your trust should always be put into the hands of a professional. I’ve personally had terrible experiences training under certain gym instructors who follow the dangerous adage — No Pain No Gain. One incident left me with a bad case of rhabdomyolysis, which can be a fatal condition that leads to the breakdown of skeletal muscle.
I’ve been training at Breakthrough Studio for just over a month, and have seen immense results. My stamina and flexibility has improved, and I have enjoyed a great deal of fat loss followed by some amazing muscle gains. I must also admit that’s my mental acuity has improved drastically. Having the right trainer is very important and is a very important precondition when it comes to your fitness journey and fitness goals whatever they may be.
What is also impressive is the curated workouts that are planned where all aspects of your health and fitness goals are taken into consideration. All in all, Breakthrough Studio is filling in a much-needed area in the fitness arena of Colombo. TRX Training is something I’m convinced about and consider myself fortunate to have had this opportunity to train with an exemplary professional in the guise of Ashanthi. I have recently moved onto GOFLO training, which is suspension training where the focus is on your core and stability. The word — Effective — is an understatement here.
Moreover, Breakthrough Studio is the only fitness studio to have this particular type of training whilst Ashanthi is a certified trainer with regard to this. Interestingly, Steuart Lane is home to a brand new studio, which is Ladies only, and has the same facilities and qualified trainers as its main branch. It is definitely worth checking out.
With New Year resolutions being part of the plan this year, fitness is something that many would focus on, and rightfully so. I’ve been to many gyms in my life, but I have to strongly recommend Breakthrough Studio, and this is based on my own fitness journey with them. The level of positive change that has happened to me thanks to Ashanthi’s advice and the well-facilitated support system that is present at Breakthrough Studio makes them the default choice when it comes to making a lasting physical and mental change in 2020.
Written by Rohitha Perera