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Before the lockdown began I used to play badminton three times a week which
always kept me fit and strong. However during the lockdown that stopped; so
my fitness severely reduced until I began joining the Core PE workout sessions.
Within just a few weeks I was back to my original condition before the
lockdown. Even previously I was not in a very strong condition. I could barely do
5 push-ups. But as soon as I worked out with Sir I grew stronger. At first my main
goal was to score well in the ICSE fitness exam. But even when it got over I never
stopped working out in these sessions, as they became fun. Every session Cawas
sir motivated us and showed us the correct way to be fit and grow stronger. I
used to be tired in barely thirty sit-ups but now I can continue to do a lot more.
The workout sessions made me “generally fit”, which sir once explained, was
the ability to do the daily routine work without fatigue and have enough energy
to cope with emergencies.
During the workouts we often had choice workouts in which each of us
suggested exercises. In these sessions each of us challenged each other with our
favourite or the toughest of all exercises. It was a delight how each of us put
forward a unique challenge. The workout reduced stress during exams and
made me feel stronger and better about myself.
Aryan Patel

When I started online school, I was not doing any classes which involved fitness anymore. I
became less strong. Then one day, one of my friends told me about Core PE and how I could sign
up if I wanted to do some workouts and exercises on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I signed up
and I started to work out with students from different grades and Cawas Sir.
I have become much stronger now. Before I used to play many sports – swimming, badminton
and more but I never really focused on push-ups, burpees and sit-ups so when I started Core PE, I
found them difficult. But because I worked on them 3 days a week, I have improved and find
them much easier now.

I have become stronger because of joining Core PE and working with Cawas Sir so I hope more
people will sign up and start working out to become stronger than they were before. We can stay
fit even without seeing each other physically.
Myra Baijal
CORE PE

I joined Core PE in May 2020.
At first, I wasn't too serious
about continuing; it was just I first joined the Core PE group in April
a way of keeping fit during 2020 with the goal to slowly but
t h e l o c k d o w n . B u t surely prepare for the ICSE physical
eventually, I started loving efficiency tests. But, now as I pass the
the evening workouts - I got tenth standard and leave school, I
stronger the more often I did know that I will continue to attend
them. From being able to do these sessions in the months to come.
less than 10 push-ups on my I have become much stronger than
knees, I went on to do over before - going from a mere 4 push-
25 on my toes. I feel the core ups on my knees to 25 - 30 push-ups
workouts have also helped on my toes. The back pain that I used
me focus on my studies to get from time to time has vanished.
better.
I feel like I have more energy during
The best part about the the day and am able to my work more
workouts is the company. efficiently. I have learnt to motivate
Every Monday, Wednesday, myself and persevere even when I feel
I joined Core-PE in September, a little later than the others. I was without a and Friday, Cawas Sir like giving up.
doubt weaker when I started. My strength and stamina has definitely improved prepares fun workouts for Besides all this, what truly makes the
since then. I have gone from not even being able to lift my head in a sit-up to us- be it with a video or a sessions special is the company.
being able to do forty-five sit ups without stopping. Yes, I could do all of these different teacher. The energy Cawas Sir is always very energetic and
things on my own, but doing it with a motivating teacher and children of every and enthusiasm with which motivating and is always coming up
age group is even better, and it has really encouraged me to attend Core PE he conducts the evening with new exciting ideas for the
workouts. During the lockdown I could not go down to play and meet my workouts is contagious- he's with us whenever we feel like giving workout sessions. His advice is very
friends. Core PE is a great way to remain fit and to meet with other children to up and encourages us to keep pushing. You feel so proud when helpful and his stories are fascinating.
talk and share experiences. I think that one the best things about Core-PE is he compliments you on doing an exercise perfectly. Plus, it's fun
Cawas Sir. He is the most motivating teacher ever and is always sharing when you work out with people of different age groups- some The other students are mostly from the younger grades with only 3 from the secondary
fascinating stories and experiences. He will always praise you for a job well people come right from grade 4. school. But, it's them who are the strongest. Ishaan - the King of Shoulders, Cyrus - the Little
done. I am now more confident in myself and I am much more active in my I love attending these workouts. I'm very grateful to Cawas Sir for Master, Tithi - who's probably the strongest girl in school, Arham, Nivedita and Aryan (just to Arham Shah
school PE classes. I have learnt lots of new muscle names and exercises conducting these workouts. name a few) are great people to work out with.
to strengthen them. I am grateful to Cawas Sir and the school I encourage everyone to join us in the promised land of fitness. It's only an hour on Mondays,
for conducting these sessions and I will surely continue to attend Nivedita Jha Wednesdays and Fridays. Trust me, you won't regret it.
them.
Vansh Bansal
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