Frog jumps, crocodile rolls, gorilla walks: Puneites train like animals

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Here’s a trend that gives the term ‘jungle gym’ a whole new spin. Animal flow is the new fitness trend in town, with the city’s fitness junkies taking inspiration from animals like bears, crabs and frogs, too. Pune’s fitness trainers and enthusiasts are taking their workouts to the next level, by taking notes from frogs, ducks, panthers, bears, gorillas, and crabs in their routines. Pegged as ‘a primitive and athletic fitness style – sans equipment – the ‘animal flow’ has humans getting down on all fours, swinging, walking and training like wild animals.

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