2016
First Class Delivered
BBX Fitness – on a mission to create happier and healthier communities through the power of Bhangra!
Our story started in 2016 when our Founder, Bally Bhogal attended a local bhangra fitness class and got hooked straight away! She trained as a Bhangra fitness instructor, advertised her first class and boom – 23 people turned up! From that point on, there were ups and downs, but with persistence and hard work the classes grew in popularity and multiple locations were added to the class listings. At the height of her success Covid hit and it all came crashing down in an instant.
In 2021, she started all over again and registered Bhangra Blaze Xpress or BBX Fitness with husband and co-director Michael, which provided much-needed physical and mental respite post-Covid for all those who had suffered during the pandemic. The BBX team of instructors was expanded and has gone from strength to strength against the backdrop of the rising popularity of Bhangra music and Bhangra dancing!
First Class Delivered
Three Classes Per Week
Schools Workshops Delivered
1st Bhangra Ball Event
Oh oh…Covid! ☹
BBX Instructor Team Expansion
Instructor
“A natural positive feeling, release of endorphins and living in the moment of Bhangra.”
If you love to dance and you love to inspire and motivate people around you – then we want to hear from you!
MD/Principal Instructor
Kidda Folks – I’m Bally! 😊
First one on and last one off the dancefloor – I love to Bhangra and I love dancing! It’s makes me feel alive, it’s super energetic, I feel frivolously free and it destresses me. Before Bhangra fitness, I used to go to the gym to do weights and Pilates classes, but that all fell by the wayside as soon as I discovered Bhangra fitness! Now, I love to design and deliver Bhangra fitness workouts. I love to see people happy in classes and watching their self-confidence grow. I am so lucky to be able to share my culture and heritage through Bhangra with the added bonus of improving health, wellbeing and connectivity for all!
Co-Founder/Director
Hi Folks – its Michael 😊
I have a lifelong love for sport and fitness. I’ve been involved in playing and coaching a several sports and I’m a qualified Gym Instructor. I’m also really passionate about music and dancing and spent many happy years as a radio and nightclub DJ! It’s easy to see the transformative power of our BBX classes – the music is infectious and the workouts bring a massive boost (both physical and mental) to people’s lives. I’d love to get BBX classes in all gyms and schools so as many people as possible can experience the life-enriching power of Bhangra Fitness!
Instructor
Hi Everyone – It’s Laurie! 😊
Jeez – where do I start? I have been interested in sport and exercise all my life. My dad was a Leisure Centre Manager and I practically grew up in the sport centre! I have done a variety of sports, including athletics, swimming, rugby, netball, cycling, running and Bhangra classes. I love to feel active and I absolutely love Bhangra music and the moves! As soon as I hear it, I start to bounce. It’s very infectious and fun! The fitness element helps with a natural positive feeling, releasing endorphins and allowing us to live in the moment of Bhangra each week. I also love the social side of Bhangra too!
Instructor
Hey All – My name is Neelam! 😊
I am a mother to 3 children and a grandmother to 3! Family is a very important to me as my father passed away 24 years ago, leaving behind me, my siblings and my mother. My mother is my inspiration; she has single-handedly guided us through life. Bhangra has been part of my life since I was a child – it’s my passion and I’m privileged to share this with others. Bhangra has helped me to lose weight, remain upbeat, feel very energetic and positive – this is my happy place! People should do Bhangra as it is a massive source of joy and it’s an excellent substitute or top up to the gym.
Instructor
Hi Everyone – It’s Tara!
I was born and brought up in London. I’m a qualified hairdresser and love hairdressing! I also have a qualification in Performing Arts, where my passion for dancing and stage shows comes in. I have two beautiful (but cheeky) children who keep me really busy!
I love going out for meals, watching movies and meeting new people. I have always been passionate about dancing and wanted to share that passion and motivate people. Bhangra fitness has helped me to feel free more alert and energised. It makes me happy and stress free!
Instructor
Hey Everyone – It’s Raj here! 😊
I’m a Recruitment Manager for a large corporate firm and a Bhangra enthusiast! You’ll find me on the dancefloor and dancing around the house – my shoulders automatically start to move as soon as I hear that Bhangra beat! Running my own Bhangra class has always been a dream to give something back to people! Physically, it has given me more energy, I feel more flexible and it keeps the pounds off. Mentally, it has really lifted my mood and I feel on top of the world! You can burn calories, improve your stamina and have fun all at the same time; in fact you forget how many calories you are burning because you’re too busy having fun! I really can’t think of a better brand to represent!
Instructor
Whatssup Guys – It’s Hari!! 😊
I work as a full time Lecturer in Further Education teaching English. Previously, I worked in Construction as a Placement Officer for 29 years (so if you need a helping hand with bricklaying, let me know, lol)! 😂.
I’m a mum to 2 daughters and I have various hobbies, including dancing, keeping fit, cooking, eating and partying! 🤪 I love making people happy, but most of all I love to inspire people to do their best no matter what their goal is! Bhangra is so versatile – it puts smiles on everyone’s faces, it makes you happy and it gets the old engine firing up for fitness. 😆 Mentally, it stimulates you, gives you a real sense of achievement and accomplishment which radiates week on week, so much so that you don’t want that feeling to end! Bhangra makes me feel really confident, joyous and fit! The classes are an awesome way of meeting like-minded people, motivating yourself alongside the group and letting yourself go for an hour! ☝️☝️😊