Elements Fitness Cafe

We are up in Srinagar, specifically in the Sanat Ngr area. Our spot, Elements Fitness Cafe, is a bit different because we have the gym space and then a place to sit and have something. Being in Kashmir, the weather really dictates how our day goes. When it’s freezing outside in the winter, we have to make sure the place stays warm enough for people to actually want to move around. The cafe part usually smells like coffee or tea, which is nice when you are coming in from the cold. We are at the 190001 pin code, and Sanat Nagar is a decent, quiet neighborhood compared to the city center. We don't have a lot of flashy neon lights or anything like that. The equipment is used every day, so it looks like people actually work out here. We spend a lot of time cleaning the floors because snow and mud get tracked in during the winter months. It’s a local place where people from nearby houses come to hang out and stay active. We keep the atmosphere pretty relaxed. You won't find any corporate trainers in suits here. It’s just us and the people who enjoy coming by. We like the balance of the fitness side and the cafe side, as it keeps the day interesting and the conversations going between sets or over a cup of tea. It is a simple way to run a business in this part of the world and we enjoy the daily routine.