July, 2012 - Gold`s Gym India

July, 2012
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Celeb Talk
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Health & Care
Child Obesity & fighting it
Health & Care
Working out when it pours!
director speak
Move Your Fitness Plans Indoors
A relief from the scorching heat, the monsoons are finally here. Time to cosy up in front of your fireplace or TV. Roll
up on a couch or just sleep in.
But don’t let this fatten you. We know you cannot go on your usual outdoor jogs, walks or play outdoor sport, but
that does not mean you cannot workout. Try some indoor variations instead. Do some housework, put on some
music and dance, climb stairs, spot jog skip or come to the gym.
Gold’s Gym is proud to announce that as we are nearing 10 years of operations in India, our first branch in India at
Nepean Sea Road which started in November 2002 is moving to a new hi-end premise at Pedder Road with
complete state-of-art equipment from Life Fitness, a group ex studio & spinning studio.
For all our loyal members that have been with us for all these years, we have some great deals for you. Please get in
touch with our sales office to complete your formalities.
“Your goal is our vision”
Gold’s Gym has launched the Holistic Weight Loss program with many features that will help you lose weight in a
scientific manner with Nutritional Counselling, Functional training, Personal Health Manager for Nutrition &
Lifestyle management, Physiotherapist consultation & once you’ve lost it, we even help you keep it off with the
maintenance program.
Special programs for kids too….
Also launching a customised program for your colleagues in our Corporate Wellness Program. It is important that
your employees get fit so their productivity increases. Special on-site & off-site programs available. Get in touch
with our Corporate Sales team to make an appointment where a representative will make a personal visit and explain
the benefits.
So enjoy the rains where nature comes alive in a landscape of cool, lush greenery. Have a balanced diet rich with
carbohydrates & proteins not missing out on the seasonal plums, litchis and cherries with guidance from our
nutritionists.
Don’t let the monsoon dampen your spirits…. “Eat healthy and stay fit”
G Ramachandran
Director & Promoter
Gold’s Gym, India
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In This Issue
health & care: working out when it pours »
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health & care: diabetes & health »
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health & care: gear up for the monsoons »
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Gear up
for the
health & care: how anabolic steroids alter both men & women » 12
health & care: child obesity »
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celeb talk: minissha »
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happenings: launch »
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happenings: gold’s gym superspin »
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happenings: ben white in gold’s gym »
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happenings: grand buddy referral prize bonanza »
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happenings: mother’s day »
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happenings: nutrition seminar »
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happenings: cookery contest »
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Contributing Writers
Monsoons
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Team Pulse
chief editor:
Althea Shah - Vice President, Marketing
MUNIRA JAWADWALA KAWAD
AGM Marketing - GGU & Sports Nutrition
editorial co-ordination:
Roshni Abbhi - Marketing Manager
Gwendolyne Quinn - Asst Manager, Marketing
Shiv Raheja - Marketing Executive
Sapna Kori - Graphic Designer
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DR. WAQAAR QURESHI
Lecturer
GGU - Fitness Management Institute
Pooja Thakur - Head, Ad Sales
Sanyukta D. Khandke - Sr. Executive, Ad Sales
Aseem Chaturvedi - Ad Sales Executive
Bhagyashree Shukla - Ad Sales Executive|
cover: Minissha
Lamba
Foursight Communications,
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Vice President - Marketing
Gold's Gym India
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Manager - Weight Loss Program
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Working
Out
when it
By Dr. Waqaar Qureshi
Workouts in monsoons are preferred by many people because
it is such an enjoyable season that anything we do seems to
make us happy.
thus giving us an opportunity to perform physical activity more
frequently during the week.
The monsoon season brings along with it a better activity of the
gastro-intestinal system thus allowing us to maintain a good
During monsoons, mostly the ambient temperature is lower
quality of diet because we can eat easily and hence get better
which makes us feel fresh and energetic due to which our
results with exercise.
workout sessions can be more intense and
hence give us better results.
The monsoons are a great
The rainy season brings along with it a
time to exercise and get fitter
great relief from the intolerable summer
The hydration levels of the body are well
and healthier. Monsoons get
heat, which makes the environment
maintained due to which we can workout
along with them a host of
naturally very refreshing, thus making your
for a longer duration of time and achieve
benefits and advantages as
workouts really enjoyable that allows to
faster results.
far as exercise is concerned.
stick to the regularity, and add to the factor
Vice versa, regularly
of mood elevation.
During monsoons we are prone to
exercising during monsoons
contracting many infectious diseases; so
offer many benefits through
regular workouts can boost immunity and
In monsoons, an inevitable condition to
the monsoon season.
keep these infections at bay.
binge on junk food arises which gives us a
very strong reason to make up for the
The rainy season as agreed by several
added extra calories by working out
people seems very romantic thus it gives a fantastic
regularly and more intensely than other seasons. So finally in a
opportunity to involve your spouse as well for the workouts
nutshell, monsoons are a great time to indulge in exercise to
and hence percolate health and fitness to other members of
get faster, greater and better results, which many must have
family too.
missed out during the scorching summer heat, and hence get
an opportunity to compensate for the loss incurred.
Because of the mild and moderate ambient temperature the
recovery and repair process of the body also happens faster,
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DIABETES &
HEALTH
By Dr. Shilpa Timane
Diabetes is the one ailment that can be completely
brought under control with a proper diet & exercise
program
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Monitoring blood glucose levels is an extremely important part
of diabetes management. Keeping track of your numbers tells
you how much insulin or medication you need, and it also tells
you if you are eating the right number of carbohydrates. But
most importantly, blood glucose monitoring lets you know if
your levels are too high or too low. It's the best way to gauge
how well your blood glucose is being controlled. The better the
control, the less risk of complications
Exercise
Exercise is an important way to manage diabetes. Not only can
physical activity help you achieve beneficial weight loss, but it
can lower your blood sugar and help your cells accept insulin
more efficiently.
Weight Management
When you have diabetes, excess weight can make your
condition more difficult to control. Fat cells are more resistant
to insulin than lean muscle cells, so having too much body fat
makes it that much harder to use the insulin that your body
makes. Maintaining a healthy weight is key to managing your
diabetes.
Living with Diabetes
Having diabetes is like being in charge of a many-armed
octopus. There isn't just one way of coping with the disease
because it needs to be managed on a lot of different levels. But
it is possible to not only live with diabetes, but live well.
Diet and nutrition
Nutrition is very important in managing diabetes. Not only
what you eat, but how much you eat and when you eat can
influence your blood sugar. Being overweight or obese can
also make managing diabetes more difficult. Losing weight,
even 5-7% of your total body weight, can greatly improve your
glucose control, and your overall health.
Increase awareness among the general public of the
seriousness and preventability of diabetes.
Expand community-based health promotion education,
activities, and incentives for all ages. Of particular importance
are messages promoting physical activity, healthy eating, and
smoking cessation.
Integrate diabetes messages and prevention activities.
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The Adolescent Years (ages 10-17 years)
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Promote early diagnosis.
Encourage guidelines that trigger interventions for
adolescents at risk of developing. Risk factors include low
waist-to-hip ratio and an apple-shaped body type.
Define a healthy weight loss regimen for overweight
adolescents, focusing on the influences of family.
Collaborate with diabetes prevention and control
programs to develop prevention efforts among
adolescents.
The Reproductive Years (ages 18-44 years)
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One of the major barriers to self-care facing women in
their reproductive years is balancing the demands of
marriage and other relationships, work, childcare,
household chores and hobbies. The result is limited time
for physical activity, healthy eating patterns, and attending
to the woman’s own healthcare needs. In addition,
physical activity is further restricted during pregnancy
and early postpartum. Mothers may not lose the weight
gained during pregnancy and thus put themselves at
greater risk of obesity and of developing diabetes.
Expand education in diabetes prevention and
management.
Educate women with diabetes and prior gestational
diabetes about the risk to their offspring for developing
diabetes.
Assessment and counseling within the framework of
existing programs and services.
Assessment of family.
Encourage them to discuss needed diabetes benefits in
the health package offered.
Ensure that all women who have had or are at risk for
gestational diabetes are identified, treated, and followedup regularly.
Assure postpartum follow-up to assess risk factors,
conduct diagnostic testing for diabetes with other routine
tests, and recommend preventive strategies.
Promote expansion of routine physical examinations of
reproductive-aged women to include assessments of
physical activity, diet, hip and waist measurements, and
body mass index in addition to standard weight and blood
pressure measurements. Glucose screening should also
be performed if the woman is significantly overweight and
has one or more risk factors for diabetes.
The Middle Years (ages 45-64 years)
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Increase training opportunities for healthcare
professionals to learn how to effectively prevent and
manage diabetes in middle-aged women.
Emphasise physical activities and healthy eating habits
appropriate for the middle years, and focus on
incorporating them into the daily routines of work and
family. Stress that prevention of weight gain, not just
weight loss, can prevent diabetes onset.
Promote self-management among middle-aged women
with diabetes, and provide support and education for selfcare (e.g. menopause).
The Older Years (ages 65 and older)
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Educate seniors on lifestyle changes that prevent and treat
diabetes, including physical activity, healthy eating, and
relieving depression. Emphasize all the diseases that
typically have onset in later life and their relationships (for
example, between heart disease and diabetes).
Ensure affordable, accessible, and appropriate care for
older women by expanding preventive services,
increasing public awareness of diabetes.
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Gear up
for the
Monsoons
By Munira Jawadwala Kawad
WATER
» Monsoon diseases are mostly waterborne; hence the first
caution is WATER.
» Have boiled, bottled and purified water.
» Avoid water and ice that is not made from the above kind of
water.
» Don't drink beverages made other than from treated boiled
water and do not add ice, even if they are not chilled to your
liking.
» Avoid juices, buttermilk, lemon juice, etc, from street
vendors. This also includes golas, kulfis, etc.
FOOD
» Food poisoning from E- coli, salmonella or other
contaminants hits the headlines from time to time.
» Eat only well-cooked and hot food. Throw out food, which
has a strange odour or mould.
» Eat raw fruits and vegetables only if you have washed them
in purified water and peeled them yourself.
» Avoid salads outside as raw chopped ingredients spoil fast.
» Avoid raw seafood and shellfish; in fact avoid seafood this
season.
» Caterers, restaurants and especially roadside food stalls
may not wash them properly before using them. Therefore
avoid eating the street-side foods like fruits slices, cold cut
sandwiches and foods that have been cooked and stored
for hours before they are dished out to you.
No doubt the monsoon is a
welcome relief after a dry
spell for some time.
However, the rain also
welcomes a multitude of
health problems. So it
becomes absolutely
necessary to take care of
your diet.
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DAIRY
SOME COMMON TIPS
» Refuse all dairy products unless they have been properly
pasteurised.
» Use clean eggs with intact shells.
» Absolutely avoid raw eggs.
» Avoid cheese unless it has been refrigerated.
» Discard foods that are discoloured, mouldy or decayed.
Take care to see that foods from cans or packets that are
leaking or bulging should be thrown.
» Take care that you eat a balanced and protein rich diet.
» Ensure diet is rich in Vitamin C as it helps to boost the
immune system.
» Fried snacks seem really tempting in the monsoons but
keep it in moderation once in a while.
» Fever is a serious health problem during the monsoon
season and do not ignore it, if it lasts for more than two
days. Remember prevention is better than cure.
» Choose grilled sandwiches instead of cold ones.
» Opt for hot foods like soup and cooked meals instead of
cold and raw foods.
» Separate raw and cooked food both when preparing and
storing.
» Foods on the street should be strictly avoided.
» Keep chopping blocks and worktops scrupulously clean.
» Cover all seeds and grains with anti-bacterial and antifungal properties during the monsoon. At the same time
make sure to wash them well before consuming to avoid
flatulence and discomfort.
» Keeps your hands clean at all times, especially while
handling food.
» Meat should not be stored in the fridge above other foods
so that it does not drip.
» Foods should not sit in the room without the lid as it
attracts bugs.
» Follow these guidelines to remain safe and healthy during
monsoons! Remember, prevention is better than cure.
FRUITS and VEGETABLES
» During monsoon, bacteria easily breed on cold foods due
to high moisture content in air. Also in India most of our
vegetable markets are on roadside with no proper storage
facilities for the vegetables. Cars and people splash dirty
water from puddles onto the vegetables of roadside
vendors.
» Also avoid eating raw salads at parties and gatherings that
have been kept in open for long. Have light and freshly
cooked home meals or at hygienic places outside.
» Avoid fresh fruits, which have been pre – cut or peeled and
kept in the open. Mangoes should certainly be avoided
once the monsoons start.
» It is strongly recommended to be careful about leafy
vegetables due to the presence of mud, dirt and worms.
Take special care with vegetables that tend to contain more
insects and worms like the cauliflower, cabbage, spinach
etc.
» If possible wash all the vegetables in a diluted potassium
permanganate solution.
» Fruits like pears, peaches, plums, papayas and bananas are
available in plenty and are tasty too. Wash well before
consuming. Nuts and seeds too can be had in small
quantities unlike in winter.
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How Anabolic
Steroids alter
both Men & Women
By Munira Jawadwala Kawad
What are Anabolic Steroids?
Anabolic steroids are a type of drug which is
closely related to male testosterone. Another name
for them is anabolic-androgenic steroids. Athletes
and body builders often illegally use this drug in
order to increase muscle mass and overall
physical performance. There are a number of
negative consequences which may arise as a
result of steroid use including heart attack,
shrinkage of testicles in men, breast reduction in
women, and acne. Risks are often higher in drugs
obtained illegally. Today, all major sports
associations (in a variety of countries) have
banned the use of anabolic steroids.
This type of drug can also be taken legally through
a prescription. Doctors prescribe these steroids to
men who do not produce enough of the hormone
testosterone, to those who are experiencing
anaemia, or as a way of reducing swelling.
Types of Steroids
Popular types of steroids include:
» Anadrol
» Oxandrin
» Winstrol
» Deca-durabolin
» Stanozol
» Dianabol
» Equipoise
How are Anabolic Steroids Used?
Anabolic steroid can be injected, taken orally through pills, rubbed on
through creams and gels, or be used in the form of a skin patch. Injection
is the most common form of administration and is typically done
through the muscle of the body. In serious cases of abuse, up to 100
times the recommended medical amount can be taken. When a person
takes two or more different type of anabolic steroids at a time they are
taking part in “stacking”, a practice meant to increase muscular mass at
a faster rate.
When anabolic steroids are used by those in the
medical field, these drugs are used to prevent bone
loss, increase levels of testosterone in those with low
amounts, help those with cancer, assist in the process
of puberty, encourage eating, and help those with liver
problems. If someone uses anabolic steroids illegally
they typically use them to increase muscle mass
(which may also improve physical appearance),
reduce the amount of fat in the body, and improve
sports performance. Illegal steroids are typically taken
by sports players, teens, and body builders but can
also be taken by females and business men.
Signs/ Symptoms of Anabolic Steroids
Anabolic steroids can cause a variety of symptoms in
users. These symptoms may change the body and
severely reduce levels of self-esteem. Call one of the
many drug and alcohol rehab centres today before you
face symptoms of steroid use. Symptoms of anabolic
steroid use include:
» Increase in weight
» Oiliness in the hair and skin
» Cysts
» High cholesterol & blood pressure
» Heightened sexual desire
» Acne
» Shaking
» Behavioural changes (aggressiveness)
» Stretch marks
» Bloating
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Anabolic Steroid Use in Men
» Reduction in testicle size
» Low sperm count
» Balding
» Prostate cancer risk
» Painful urination
» Breast development (irreversible
except through plastic surgery)
» Infertility
Anabolic Steroid Use in Women
» Facial hair
» Change in voice (deeper)
» Baldness
» Enlarged clitoris
» Menstrual dysfunction
Effects of Anabolic Steroids
The effects of steroids are proven to be
very harmful, and although beginning
physical effects may seem worth the
risk, internal damage associated with
these drugs can be irreversible. Longterm effects of steroid use include:
» Cancer
» Depression
» Liver disease
» Tumours in the kidneys and liver
» Jaundice
» Heart Complications
» AIDS/ HIV
Message to Teenagers
Steroids are not the magical substance
that some people make them up to be.
Training, diet and rest is what will get
you the body that you want. There are
people that are on steroids and train
badly, do not diet and hardly rest, and
as a result, are still small. Don't expect
to take steroids and look like a
champion bodybuilder in two weeks
because it will not happen.
Teenagers especially should not even
think about the use of these drugs as
teens already have their testosterone
levels at a level equivalent to the one a
300 mg shot of testosterone would
increase them to. A lot of complex
processes occur on a teen's body that
we yet do not even understand so
introducing these drugs at this age
would interrupt these processes, in
addition to killing the best natural
production of testosterone that you will
ever get. My message to teens is: Eat
big, train big and you will get big.
These are the best years for good
natural growth so do not waste or
jeopardize them.
Conclusion
The truth is that most people do not
even have the expertise to self
administer these powerful agents, and
thus, end up risking their health and
making those around them miserable.
When hormones are introduced into
the body certain chemical reactions
begin to occur, and if the subject does
not have an extremely thorough
understanding of what is happening
inside the body, then he/she is just
playing with fire. At best, you get big for
a few weeks, assuming that training,
diet and rest are in order, but then it
goes away; so what is the use? Also, if
you get the drugs from the black
market, how can you be assured that
the quality is good? How will you know
that what you are putting into your body
is steroids at all?
Building the body is a lifetime
commitment that has to be practiced
eagerly day in and day out with the
utmost persistence. There are no
shortcuts to a championship body; not
even steroids I'm afraid. Only hard
work combined with a smart training
and nutrition system will take you
where you want to go.
For this, you need to make sure that you
are working out regularly 5 – 6 times a
week. Train every body part at least
once a week. Do not over train, you
shall loose muscle in the bargain.
Remember Muscles are not made in the
Gym they are made in the kitchen. But it
needs exercise to be able to build
bigger.
You will have to be extremely discipline
in your meals. Eat every 2½ to 3 hours.
Make sure to consume at least 2gm of
protein per pound of lean body weight.
Do not forget about the carbohydrates
in your diet. It has a protein sparing
action, i:e helps to protect proteins
from being used as a source of energy,
and saves them for muscle building.
Consume at least 3 times the
carbohydrate than that of protein. Make
sure you have at least 3 – 4 servings of
vegetables and fruits. They are a source
of vitamins, antioxidants, minerals and
fibre. There are some foods which
naturally increase the testosterone
production. They are:
Chicken and Eggs: Both are great
sources of protein. And make sure you
don't throw out the egg yolks as many
people do.
The yolks are loaded with important
vitamins like B1 and B2, Vit A and Vit D.
But, they are also a good source for
cholesterol, which – believe it or not –
testosterone is produced from.
And by the way, egg yolks will not
appreciably raise your cholesterol
levels either. In fact, almost 90% of
your body's cholesterol is
manufactured by your Liver from the
saturated fats like Ghee, cheese, butter,
etc. and not necessary from the
cholesterol rich foods you eat.
Seafood: Especially Oysters. Seafood
is high in protein, contains basically no
carbs, and oysters in particular are
loaded with the mineral zinc. Zinc has
many functions in the body and just a
couple of those are aiding in muscle
manufacture and increased
testosterone levels.
Believe it or not, there are also solid
non-meat sources that should top your
list of the foods that boost
testosterone.
Garlic is a wonderful herb that contains
a potent active ingredient called allicin
that helps to increase testosterone.
For a double whammy effect, slice fresh
garlic thinly, then crisp lightly in a pan
with a bit of butter or olive oil; finally,
crack some eggs in the pan for garlic
sunny side eggs. Delicious!
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OBESITY
By Althea Shah
Today, high technology and the idiot box have taken centre
stage in a kid’s life. Instead of playing football on the field,
he plays football on the PSP!
If your family members are obese, you may have inherited a
tendency to gain weight. And your family also helps form your
eating and lifestyle habits, which can lead to obesity.
This has resulted in unfit and obese kids. If your child is
overweight, further weight gain can be prevented. Let’s
understand how we can do it.
Dietary habits
The dietary habits of children and teenagers have shifted away
from healthy foods (such as fruits, vegetables, and whole
grains) to a much greater reliance on fast food, processed
snack foods, and sugary drinks. These foods tend to be high in
fat and/ or calories and low in many other nutrients.
What causes obesity?
When you take in more calories than you burn off, you gain
weight. How you eat, how active you are, and other things
affect how your body uses calories.
Consumption of just 100 kilocalories above daily requirements
will typically result in a 5 kg weight gain over one year.
There is no quick fix to being overweight. To lose weight, you
must burn more calories than you take in.
Childhood Obesity Causes
Many different factors contribute to this imbalance between
calorie intake and consumption.
Genetic factors
Obesity tends to run in families...
A child with an obese parent, brother, or sister is more likely to
become obese.
Physical inactivity
The popularity of television, computers, and video games has
translated into an increasingly sedentary (inactive) lifestyle for
many children.
Busy Lives
Our busy lives make it harder to plan and cook healthy meals.
For many of us, it's easier to reach for prepared foods, go out to
eat, or go to the drive-through. But these foods are often high
in fat and calories. Portions are often too large. Work
schedules, long commutes, and other commitments also cut
into the time we have for physical activity.
TREATMENT
Overweight children should not be put on a diet unless a
physician supervises one for medical reasons. A restrictive
diet may not supply the energy and nutrients needed for
normal growth and development.
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Parents can help prevent childhood obesity by providing
healthy meals and snacks, daily physical activity and nutrition
education.
Increased physical activity reduces health risks and helps
weight management. Nutrition education helps young children
develop an awareness of good nutrition and healthy eating
habits for a lifetime.
· Limit the amount of time children watch television, play
video games, and work on the computer to 1 to 2 hours per
day.
· Encourage them to play sports with friends that require
more physical efforts.
EXERCISE
Overweight children need minimum 30 minutes of exercise
daily, so see that your child does it on regular basis. They can
start from walking and later can increase the intensity and
perform some tough exercise.
· Get your kids moving and keep them moving. Aim to have
them active for an hour a day.
· Encourage them to participate in after-school sports and
activities.
· Encourage kids to go bike riding, take long walks, jump
rope, play hide-and-seek, go rock climbing... anything
goes!
MEALS
Never skip breakfast: Kids who eat breakfast have better
attention and focus in the morning.
Have more fibrous food: Insoluble fiber takes a longer time to
chew and provides volume to food without adding a lot of
calories. While soluble fiber helps stabilize your child’s blood
sugar levels, so he can ward off hunger and cravings.
Have more Juicy foods: Fruits and veggies with high water
content that are ‘built into the food’ can help fill kids up, so
they’ll eat less throughout the day.
Have more vegetables: They’re low-calorie and nutrient
dense.
Make eating fun: Cook meals with your children - they’re more
apt to eat what they’ve helped prepare them.
Discourage eating meals or snacks while watching TV:
Eating in front of the TV may make it difficult to pay attention to
feelings of fullness and may lead to overeating.
Buy fewer high-calorie, low-nutrient foods: Help children
understand that sweets and high-fat treats (such as candy,
cookies, or cake) are not everyday foods. Don't deprive
children of occasional treats, however. This can make them
more likely to overeat.
Reduce refined sugar intake: Drinking sugared drinks instead
of water is the main reason behind obesity as it raises the
obesity up to 60%. Encourage your child to drink more pure
water whenever they are thirsty.
Parents play a very important role in controlling & preventing
obesity in children. So if you are practicing healthy habits in
your daily life it will be easier to convince your children to do
the same.
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celeb talk
Minissha
celeb talk
This demure Haryanvi girl’s dream was to be a journalist but
her pretty face landed her elsewhere! With successful
modeling assignments for popular brands like LG, Sony,
Cadbury, Hajmola, Airtel and Sunsilk, she went on to make a
mark in the film industry with her powerful performances in
Yahaan, Bachna Ae Haseeno, Kidnap and Well Done Abba.
With multiple films under her belt like Corporate, Rocky: The
Rebel, Anthony Kaun Hai, Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.,
Anamika, Shaurya and Dus Kahaniyan, Minissha proved that
she is here to stay.
Her perfectly toned body was well received in Kidnap where
she carried off her body with grace and confidence.
SOME QUICK QUESTIONS:
Favourite Song: Valerie by Glee Club
Favourite Film: Spy game
Favourite Colour: Yellow
Who is closest to you: My brother
Favourite part of the house: My living room
Favourite Food: Indian
Your Star Sign: Capricorn
Let’s get to know Minissha...
Q. We know you have worked hard to achieve a perfect
body. Tell us the secret of your sensational body.
You are too kind. I wish I had the perfect body. There is no
secret. Everyday is a fight. You just have to keep at it.
Q. Explain a day in the life of Minissha Lamba. What do you
do from morning to night?
Workouts are essential. Work and then always spend time
with friends in the evening, unless I have a great book to
keep me company.
Q. How would you describe yourself? Are you a quiet
person or a naughty one? Are you a serious person or an
easy going person?
I'm different people on different days and that totally
depends on how well people know me. Some people
haven't seen my serious side and others have only seen
me as serious. I don't open up to people easily but when I
do, I prefer to have a few good friends rather than lots of
people who I'm friendly with.
Q. Are you particular about your diet? Are there cheat
days?
I can't follow a particular diet. The day I deny myself
something my body wants it instantly. So the best is,
moderation in all aspects.
Q
What are your preferences in workouts? What part do
you enjoy the most?
I like a variety. Aerobics used to be my favorite but I
haven't found a nice aerobics class in Bombay that is
advanced enough.
Q. We know you have an honors in English Literature. Do
you have any secret desires to follow up on that part of
your life? Maybe write a book someday…
Maybe I would write a book. But definitely not on my life. It
would be a grand work of fiction or a dramatic satire.
Q. What would be an ideal holiday for you? Would you just
laze around or go someplace exotic?
Definitely lazing around. It’s not a holiday if I have to get on
a flight and run around all over a new place.
Q. What have you planned for yourself for the future?
Lots of plans. Some of those are in my hands. Most that
are not...
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gold’s gym
chennai
ADYAR LAUNCH
Gold’s Gym Chennai - Adyar was launched on 14th May 2012. This is
Gym No 69 in India.
The gym was launched by Mr. Anirudh - Music composer of the
famous song, Kolaveri Di, Ms. Evelyn Sharma - Model and upcoming
Bollywood actress, Mr. Sangram Chougule - Mr. India 2010 with Mr.
Gautam Ailani - Director Gold’s Gym Adyar & Mr. Dogra - ADGP.
Present from Corporate Mr. G Ramachandran - Director Gold’s Gym
India & Ms. Meera Mishra - Manager Franchising & Operations, Gold’s
Gym India-South.
The launch was done by lighting of the traditional lamp followed by a
press conference. Members then enjoyed dinner & cocktails!
This 12,000 sq. ft. gym is complete with state-of-the-art equipment
from Cybex International.
gold’s gym
cochin
COCHIN LAUNCH
Gold’s Gym Cochin opened it’s door to members in October 2011.
The day started off with a Press conference. The ribbon Cutting was
done by Mr. N. Syama Prakash, Chairman of Syama Dynamic Group.
This was followed by the cutting of the cake by the Chairman of the
Group and then lunch.
The party continued at the Hotel Le Meridian from 3:00 p.m. onwards
with performances by Charles and his band, great dances by
international dancers and Thandav – fashion show by Dalus fashion
factory and some games.
Present on the occasion were Mr. Deepak Kamalasanan, Managing
Director Syama Dynamic Group, Mr. Suraj Vaidyan Managing Director
Syama Dynamic Group, Mr. N. Surendran and Mr. N. Suseelan, Directors
of Syama Dynamic Group, Mr. Bipin Vaidyan and Mr. Sonu Vaidyan
From Gold’s Gym Corporate Office Ms. Meera Mishra - Manager
Operations was present.
The occasion was graced by Mr. Sangram Chaugule – Mr. India 2012
and Mr. Prem Chand Dhingra (Ex) Mr. Universe.
The 8,500 sq. ft. gym has 650 members working out on cardio &
strength stations from Free Motion and Hoist and Free weights from
Reebar. It also houses a group ex studio, a spin studio, juice bar &
massage rooms.
happenings
gold’s gym
mumbai
GOLD’S GYM SUPERSPIN
The Gold’s Gym - SuperSpin was held at Gold’s Gym Bandra, Mumbai on
Saturday 23rd July 2012 in association with Neulife & Gatorade. Conducted
by Master Instructor - Vidisha Munim and music played by popular DJ Javed of the famed Escobar.
80 bikes took centre stage at Bandra as members from all over Mumbai
participated in the mega challenge. Riding on stage the full ride of ups and
downs, high roads and flat roads were Chief Operating Office - Istayak Ansari
& Chief Guest - the very fit Mandira Bedi.
Members were treated to drinks by Gatorade and Sugar Free Delite and
Torrp.it.up!
The gyms conducted a pre-judging in the gym selecting the final winners.
They were awarded trophies & Neulife Amino at the finale by Mandira Bedi,
Istayak Ansari, Vidisha Munim, Althea Shah - VP Marketing Gold’s Gym and
Bhushan Narkhede - National Sales Manager Neulife.
Winners
Bandra - Chris White, Rhea Prasad, Emran Shaikh, Aparna Gambhir
Kandivali (W) - Anshuman Mishra, Meghna Iyer
Vashi - Saniya Sheikh, Parwaiz Khan
Andheri Lokhandwala - Ritika Modi, Raffe Sayyed
Santacruz - Vijay Patel, Monish Agrawal
Powai - Pranav Parekh, Riddhi Kapoor
Mulund - Alpa Vira
July, 2012
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gold’s gym
mumbai - Kandivali (w)
BEN WHITE IN GOLD’S GYM
Gold’s Gym Mumbai-Kandivali (W) played host to International Pro.
Body Builders - Mr. Universe, Mr. Ben White and Ms. Tara Sizzler.
gold’s gym
pune - kalyani nagar
CHEERLEADERS AT GOLD’S GYM
Cheerleaders live it up the healthy way at Gold’s Gym. Gold’s
Gym - Pune, Kalyani Nagar played host to a group of
cheerleaders to help them in their workouts!
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gold’s gym
mumbai, delhi & bangalore
GRAND BUDDY REFERRAL PRIZE BONANZA
WIN, WIN, WIN... grand prizes just by referring your friends!
Members turned up in huge numbers to claim their goodies and this time to
claim the grand prizes!!
– The Cannondale Sports Bike, LG LCD & Samsung Tab.
As a special treat, the band Shaa'ir and func launched their new album in the
gym while we felicitated the winners.
Winners: Mumbai
Canondale Sports bike - Mr. Santino Morea from Gold’s Gym Bandra
LG - 32 inches LCD - Ms. Manisha Rangadia from Gold’s Gym Kandivali (W)
Samsung Tab - Mr. Santosh Mhatre from Gold’s Gym Vashi
Winners: Delhi
LG - 32 inches LCD - Mr. Honey Katyal
Winners: Bangalore
LG 32 inches LCD - Mr. Shoiab Rafi
Microwave Oven - Ms. Viditi Agarwal
gold’s gym
mumbai
CORPORATE SOCCER
Gold’s Gym was the Fitness Partner to the 11th Standard Chartered
Corporate Soccer - 2012 organised by Saran Sports.
A total of 80 teams participated in this 2 day extravaganza at the Western
Railway Sports Stadium, Mumbai with an audience of almost 800 each day
Gold’s Gym gave out prizes to 6 winners. Ms. Shraddha Sheth, GM-Sales
distributed the Gold’s Gym prizes. Present on the occasion were Ms. Ami
Rahul Manager-Corporate Sales.
Winners
Super Cup - Pranay S., from Indian Hotels who scored 1 goal
Elite Cup - Sunil Batawale from Baskin Robbins who scored 1 goal
Champions Cup - Mahendra Mishra from Amarchand Mangaldas who scored 1 goal
Salver Cup - Rameez Dalvi from Capgemini who scored 2 goals
Bowl Cup - Raja Hudda from KPMG who scored 1 goal
Women’s Cup - Sonal Arin from HDFC Bank who scored 1 goal
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gold’s gym
pune
INTER-GYM FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
An inter-gym football tournament was played between Gold’s Gym Pune Aundh, Pune-Law College Road, Pune-NIBM and Pune-Kalyani Nagar at
the PFC grounds Pune.
It was a nail biting finish as Gold’s Gym Pune - Aundh emerged victorious
beating Gold’s Gym Pune-Kalyani Nagar in a penalty shoot-out!
A big Thank you to our sponsors
More Mischief for the trophies and
prizes, Fairdeal Real Estate for the tshirts and Venky's Nutrition for the
energised drinks & prizes.
There was great bonding &
sportsmanship!
gold’s gym
mumbai kandivali (e)
Mother’s Day
A special gesture to honour our mother’s... Gold’s Gym
Kandivali (E) had a surprise get-together celebrating
Mother’s Day at the gym.
Special messages were written on the wall followed by
an impromptu fashion show inviting mummies to walk
down the ramp with kids, each giving a warm speech
on their experiences as a mother.
They played games too! Member Srishti Srivastav
presented a Bollywood dance.
Winners
Best Message - Swapna Nair & Daughter
Fashion Fiesta Mummy - Sucheta Singh & Daughter
All in One Mummy - Nancy & Daughter
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gold’s gym
mumbai - kandivali (w)
BOOTCAMP CLASS
Trainers took an early morning session of Bootcamp. 17
members participated with trainers Narendra Kadam,
Ranjana, Rahim, Jaideep, Milind, Sandesh Kangane &
Narendra Narvekar.
YOGA CLASS
Trainers took an early morning
s e s s i o n o f Yo g a . M e m b e r s
participated with trainers Rahim
Baksh & Narendra Narvekar.
SUPER 5
A great way to challenge your limits is the super 5 workouts. You truly
understand your fitness levels by doing a variety of workouts.
The 5 different workouts were Spinning, Cardio, Circuit Training, Kick
Boxing & Power Yoga
HEALTH CAMP
Regular check-ups are a must for us to keep a
check on our bodies.
Gold’s Gym Kandivali organised a Health
camp with blood tests, diabetes check &
Blood pressure checks.
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gold’s gym
mumbai - kandivali (e)
Nutrition Seminar
Members were given a round of
education via a Nutrition seminar on
Basic Nutrition & Daily Eating Habits by
Nutritionists Pallavi Sawant & Shraddha
Gadit.
gold’s gym
mumbai - kandivali (w)
Dr. Shilpa Timane, HOD Weight Loss
presented gifts to member, Mr. Kamal
Rajani.
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gold’s gym
mumbai - andheri (e)
Cookery contest
Gold’s Gym celebrated women’s day with doing
what women love to do the most. - Cooking!
RECIPE
Corn & Spinach Sandwich
by Nisha Agarwal
INGREDIENTS
One bowl boiled sweet corn, One bowl chopped
spinach (boiled), One bowl fresh paneer, Brown bread
one packet, Shezwan sauce, 20 g cheese (optional),
Chilli flakes 20 g, Black pepper powder- one spoon, Salt
to taste.
Winners
Ms. Nisha Agarwal won 1st Prize for her
Yummy Corn and Spinach sandwich.
Ms. Rachita Arya won 2nd Prize for her
Tasty Healthy Pasta Bread.
gold’s gym
mumbai - kandivali (e)
Winners
Mrs. Sneha Saxena won 1st Prize for her Moongdal
Pancakes with tofu & Exotic veggies salad
Mrs. Divya Nair won 2nd prize for her Oat Cutlets
Dr. Kriti Mirgh won 3rd prize for her Moong Dal Dosa
with sprouts salad
gold’s gym
mumbai - vashi
Winners
Ms. Sonia Parekh won 1st prize for her
Baked mushroom pasta & paneer
sandwich.
METHOD
Mix corn spinach and paneer well
Add salt, cheese chilly flakes and mix all well.
Cut corners of bread then apply shezwan sauce
Put ready corn and spinach mix
Cut slice in four pieces and serve with sauce and chatni
BENEFITS:
It is very low in calories. It gives a good amount of
carbohydrates, Iron and protein and is good a s a meal
too!
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gold’s gym
mumbai - kandivali (w)
Winners
Mrs. Panna Raja won 1st prize for her Fruit Fantasy
Mrs. Jasmina Shah won 2nd prize for her Vegetable
Handva
Dr. Rashmi Monga won 3rd prize for her Paneer Apple
(Pineapple Salad)
COOL BEVERAGE
They also tried their hands at making
some cool beverages to beat the
summer heat!
Winners
1st Ms. Asmita Joshi
2nd Mr. Panna Raja
HEALTHY TIFFIN
This time Gold’s Gym Kandivali
(W) tried out something
innovative. They encouraged
members to try out making a
healthy tiffin.
Winners
1st Mr. Suva Ranjan.
2nd Mrs. Jasmina Shah and Dr. Rashmi Monga.
July, 2012
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gold’s gym
bangalore - basaveshwar nagar
2ND ANNIVERSARY
It’s 2 years and Gold’s Gym Basaveshwar Nagar celebrated in style!
Members were invited to Le Meridian Hotel on 25th March 2012.
The evening started with the lighting of the lamp by the Managing
Director Vishwanath V. Katti, Director Apeksha V. Katti, Director
Leela V. Katti, Mr. S. Shivalinge Gowd and Mr. Raghuveer Gowda.
Also present were Director Gold’s Gym Bangalore Sahakar Nagar
Mr. Amit Gowda, Director Gold’s Gym Kalian Nagar Mr. Ravi
Shankar and Mrs. Suma Shankar, Ms. Seema Sheth - Manager
Operations, Ms. Meera Mishra - Manager Franchising & Operations
South and Ms. Althea Shah - VP Marketing.
Mementoes were handed over to members who had won different
contests in the gym.
Members were treated to some great performances and a
sumptuous dinner!
WOMEN’S DAY
Women were in for a treat on Women’s Day. They got a
complete hair styling makeover. There was a Fashion
Show, Speech, Dance, Henna and Cookery competition!
Winners:
Cookery Contest
1st Smt. Anjali; Recipe: Beetroot Halwa & Dhahi Vada
2nd Smt. Sindhu; Recipe: Fruit Chat
3rd Smt. Shashi & Miss Spoorthi; Recipe: Malai Sandwich
Henna Contest
1st Smt. Chandan Hiten Shah
Pick & Speech
1st Miss Deepthi, 2nd Miss Nayana
Fashion Show
1st Miss Devika, 2nd Miss Bhavana
happenings
gold’s gym
bangalore - basaveshwar nagar
IN-GYM CONTESTS
Contests were held for Members on their strength and endurance.
For men: Arm Wrestling, Rock Climbing, Jump Rope.
For women: Dumbbell Squats, Jump Rope, Rock Climbing.
Winners (Male):
Arm Wrestling
1st Mr. Chetan G, 2nd Mr. Deepak Patel, 3rd Mr. Chetan L S
Rock Climbing
1st Mr. Srikanth climbed in 9.22 sec, 2nd Mr. Thimmananjaiah
climbed in 15. 93 secs, 3rd Mr. Chetan climbed in 21. 59 secs
Jump Rope
1st Mr. Srikanth 180 Jumps in 1 min, 2nd Mr. Pavan 166 Jumps in 1
min, 3rd Mr. Chetan 158 Jumps in 1 min
Winners (Male):
Dumbbells Squat
1st Miss Devika 137 Squats in 3 mins, 2nd Miss Lavanya 122 Squats in 3 mins,
3rd Miss Vidya 77 Squats in 1min 20 secs
Rock Climbing
1st Miss Roshni 16.11 secs, 2nd Miss Devika 23.48 secs. 3rd Miss Janani 28.16 secs
Jump Rope
1st Miss Devika (166 Jumps in 1 Min), 2nd Miss Roshni (86 Jumps in 1 Min), 3rd Miss
Vidya (83 Jumps in 1 Min)
gold’s gym
jalandhar
Gold’s Gym Jalandhar felicitated member Rahul Sharma
on his selection in the Indian Cricket team.
To do the honours were Mr. Shashi Kant (Director General
of Police, Punjab), Mr. Sarabjeet Cheema (Singer &
Actor), Ms. Amita Arora (Secretary, Gymkhana Club,
Jalandhar), Directors Gold’s Gym Jalandhar Mr.
Manwinder Singh Bal & Mr. Mayank Gupta (Director, GFS
Pvt. Ltd.) with staff Bharat Rajput & Jaswinder Singh.
July, 2012
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gold’s gym
jaipur
Gold’s Gym Jaipur completes 4 years and to celebrate the anniversary a fitness challenge
was organised to test how fit the members are.
It started off with a Fitness challenge to test the cardio, endurance & strength. Men &
women alike fought it out on the table in an arm wrestling match Combined with an
outdoor Marathon.
There were also fun games like Tambola, Tatoo painting & Tarot card reading. It ended
with a fitness camp & the cake cutting.
Winners
Pure Fitness
Male: 20-30 yrs Inder Saran, 30-40 yrs Hari Singh, 40-50
yrs Harish Sharma, 50-60 yrs Dr Ram Kumar Solanki
Female: 20-30 yrs Sakshi Sharma, 30-40 yrs Neeta Nain,
40-50 yrs Shamini Shankar Jain, 50-60 yrs Prabha Panwar
Marathon: Sanjay Khatri, Praba Panwar
Gold’s Gym Best couple: Rajeev Sethi & Meenakshi Sethi
Gold’s Gym Best family: Ashish Gupta & family
Mr Gold: Prateik Goyal. Ms Gold: Preeti Singh
Most Regular member: Parvati Singh
Staff: Best Trainers: Pratap Singh, Brijendra Choudhary.
Best staff: Yogesh Kumar Saini
TESTIMONIAL: Dipesh Asnani
I am currently working at a management level in an MNC. When I joined in March 2012, I
was 105.4 kgs. I trained under the guidance of Brijendra Choudhary at Gold’s Gym Jaipur.
It’s because of his able guidance and the good facilities provided by Gold’s that I was able to
reduce my weight to 92 kgs in 2 months and my fitness score improved from 50 - 58.
I thank Gold’s Gym and Brijendra Sir for making my dream come true. I would like to
encourage others to work out and make their dreams come true using able guidance and
their own dedication.
TESTIMONIAL: Harish Sharma
Before
After
Working As Circle Business Head - Aircel Rajasthan
I was pushed into Gold’s Gym by my wife. We were practicing Power Yoga for long and its
effects were not so great! So, one fine day, we decided to go to Gold’s Gym. I was 91kgs with
a fitness score of 48. Now, after spending around a year in Gold’s Gym, I have not only lost
25 kgs but have also increased my muscle mass by 5 kgs and have an improved score of 81.
This was possible because of motivation from my personal trainer Ankur Vijay and the
entire Gold’s Gym Jaipur staff. Today Gold’s Gym is my second home!
I would however like to mention that you follow instructions given by trainers and dieticians
if you want effective and quick results. Both Diet and Training are equally important. I have
always followed these instructions – even while travelling to various cities in India. My first
criteria when selecting a hotel is if they have a good gym so that I never miss my workouts!
Thanks to all Gold’s Gym staff I feel more confident, relaxed and motivated towards life!
Before
After
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gold’s gym
indore - velocity
TESTIMONIAL: Meenakshi Pandey
I have been a member of Gold's Gym Velocity since 2011. The atmosphere here is great. The
gym maintains professional standards and the facilities here are up to the expected
standards. The staff is helpful, friendly, encouraging and knowledgeable.
Since I've joined Gold's Gym, my energy levels and stamina have improved greatly and I feel
a lot fitter. My personal trainer (Ms. Ruchia Joshi) has completely changed my outlook
towards my health. What a difference a PT can make!
She genuinely cares about her clients and has this amazing ability to keep us motivated and
ensure that workouts are effective and fun.
Before
After
Before
After
Before weight: 74.9 Kg
After weight: 66.00 Kg
Fat loss: 6 Kg
Lost weight in 2.5 months
gold’s gym
indore - palsikar
TESTIMONIAL: Ankit Gautam
“Hi! It feels very nice to be a member of Gold’s Gym. Before joining, I was very lazy and
lethargic throughout the day. But now I feel very fit, fine and energetic. I learned the
scientific way of reducing fat and improving fitness levels with the guidance of
professionally trained staff.
I am thankful to my NUTRITIONIST, my PERSONAL TRAINER and all the staff members for
always guiding me.
Thank you Gold’s Gym!
Ankit Gautam
Mr. Ankit Gautam, you are one of the most dedicated and determined members of our gym.
Your self-motivated attitude is what keeps you charged up always.
Keep it up
Gold’s Gym, Palsikar branch
Lost 20 kgs & 38 inches
in 7 months
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gold’s gym
lucknow - mahanagar
LOW - CAL COOKERY SHOW
Masterchef Pankaj Bhadouria demonstrated
some yummy low-cal delicacies. Members learnt
and cooked some great dishes!
BABA SEHGAL AT GOLD’S GYM
Singer Baba Sehgal showed that all is just not music.
Muscle and music are both important. And his video
‘Kunjam Kunjam’ promotes that at Gold’s Gym.
TESTIMONIAL: Rohit Kohli
I have been working out at almost all gyms in the city,
but the fantastic training, help and motivation that I got
at Gold’s Gym Lucknow have been fabulous! I lost
almost 8 kgs in just 22 days and gained 4 kgs of muscle
mass. I toned up too! I am happy to be at Gold’s Gym –
thank u all!
gold’s gym
delhi - pusa road
T20 CRICKET
Members played a friendly T20 Cricket match along with the staff. Vivek
Bakshi scored 100 runs from the staff team. Joining them was Director Mr.
Vishal Malhotra, Director Mr. Ravish Malhotra, Babar Ali, Mohit Kumar,
Vinni, Mukesh Sharma, Vivek Bakshi, Mohd Akmal, Kapil & Yogesh scoring
above 222 runs against the members team.
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gold’s gym
kolkata - alipore
Members fought against their fat in the “Biggest Loser Fat Loss
Challenge”.
Red and Blue team participants worked-out regularly with boot
camp sessions, outdoor workouts and a good diet program.
RED TEAM
The winning team was awarded with a team trophy and a
sumptuous meal along with cash prizes and a complete wardrobe
makeover by designer duo Dev R Nil.
Winners
1st Ravi Kant Kanodia: Lost 12 kgs
2nd Manish Bagga: Lost 7.8 kgs
3rd Chetan Khemka: Lost 7.5 kgs
BLUE TEAM
gold’s gym
kolkata - jn road
PANEL DISCUSSION
A panel discussion was held in the gym
to celebrate Love - ‘Love, Life & You’
The discussion was held between
Actors Nustrat Jahan, Shamaun
Ahmed, Parno Mitra, Model Sanjukta
Das & Beautician Bridgette Jones.
CRICKET
Gold’s Gym partnered with the 3rd League
Cricket Match as Fitness Partners.
Playing in the team were actors Dev, Soham,
Abir Chatterjee, Hiran, Indraneil Sengupta &
Director Srijit.
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gold’s gym
mumbai - powai
CRICKET MATCH
Members of Gold’s Gym Powai played a game of cricket. 3
teams participated and included women players.
WINNER
Winners:
Team RR with captain Mr. Akshay Adhalrao. Akshay also won 2
awards - The Man of Match Award & man of the Series.
The Man of Match for the other match was Mr. Lalit Sharma captain
of the DD team.
RUNNERS - UP
WOMEN’S ACHIEVERS AWARD
Gold’s Gym partnered with the ‘Young
Environmentalists Programme Trust’ for the
Women’s Achievers Awards held at Rodas
Escotel.
This celebration honoured women from all
walks of life. Mr. Ravi Sharma, Director Gold’s
Gym Powai gave out the award to Actress and
businesswoman Lavinia Hansraj, wife of actor
Chetan Hansraj.
Also present were actors Mukesh Rishi,
Chetan Hansraj, Sameera Reddy, Tara
Sharma, Deepti Bhatnagar & Masaba Gupta.
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gold’s gym
gurgaon - palam vihar
Celebration time at Gold’s Gym Gurgaon - Palam
Vihar. Members played some games and won prizes!
PLANK CHALLENGE
Winner: Mr. Sushant
COUPLE DANCING
Winners: 1st Rashmi Gupta and Navdeep
2nd Marina and Himanshu
BOLLYWOOD DANCE
Winner: Parneet Kaur
gold’s gym
gurgaon - palam vihar
FITNESS CHALLENGE
Members proved they were fit & strong with this
fitness challenge. ‘KNOW YOUR STRENGTH &
ENDURANCE’ .
Maximum Push Ups in 1min, Maximum
Crunches in 2 mins, Maximum Skipping in 1 min,
Maximum Step-ups in 1 min...
GOLD’S GYM SUPPORTS ‘STOP NOISE POLLUTION’
Gold’s Gym members joined ‘Lokmat’ to stop noise pollution with a
campaign. They got together and took an oath to ‘Stop blowing the
horn’!.
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gold’s gym
sangli
CRICKET LEAGUE
6 teams participated in a friendly cricket league Avengers, Gold’s 11, Gold’s Warrior, White Panther,
Indian Gold’s, Go- Getters.
Avengers won the tournament over Gold’s Warrior by
just 4 runs! The winners were awarded by Chief Guest
Dr. Ravindra Shisve, Superintendent of Police.
Many thanks to our sponsors - Sweety Professional,
Jogeshwari construction, Nutrition & Wellness Store,
Millennium Honda & Ecstasy.
Man of the match: Rahul Mali, Man of the series:
Ranjeetsinha Patil, Best batsman: Sameer Mahabal,
Best fielder: Abhijeet Ghorpade, Best bowler: Sanket
Bajaj.
TESTIMONIAL: Anil Kotecha
I have found that I have gained & experienced a drastic change with regards to my
physical & mental development followed by a super boost in confidence. I have enjoyed
and thoroughly benefitted from regular workouts, under proper guidance and all my
problems have now been overcome in the last 4 months. My regular stretching &
workouts has benefitted me in following ways....
1. They have greatly increased my flexibility in general - I feel I can workout harder
without that ‘musclebound’ feeling;
2. They have significantly decreased my delayed-onset muscle soreness, that late - the
next day killer muscle aches;
3. They have functioned to make me more aware of my body, specifically what muscles
are related to which movement - while this may not be a problem for everyone, I have
suffered with chronic back pain for over twenty years due to my leg-length
differential as well as suffering from a fractured back, so I've had lots of practice in
ignoring what my body has tried to tell me. Since these were typically pain
messages, I used to try and block them out. Now I'm starting to pay attention a bit
more, and my body is saying more positive things;
4. My back pain has also reduced as a result of workouts!
Before weight - 64.2 kgs
After weight - 61.9 kgs in 6 months
Thank you Gold’s Gym
Increase in muscle mass - 3 kgs
Fat loss - 6 kgs
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gold’s gym
delhi - rajouri garden
FUN CLASS WITH NAIL ART
A special nail art class was conducted in the Gym premises.
Members enjoyed working out their nails along with their muscles!
CRICKET MATCH
A friendly cricket match was played
between Gold’s Gym members & staff at
the Hari Nagar Sports Complex. The staff
proved stronger than members!
EXERCISE AWARENESS CAMP
Trainers conducted a camp at the society park to
promote fitness. A class was conducted with a good
workout and people with special needs were given
guidance by a physiotherapist.
gold’s gym
noida - sec 30
TESTIMONIAL: Abhishek Goswami
“I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Gold’s Gym, Noida and Ajay
Sir for what I am today. The transformation from being 90 kgs to having six
pack abs was like an unimaginable dream! I had never expected myself to be
fit like this ever in my life. Building such a physique was a dream come true.
It took me a year and half of strict dieting and intense training to reach where
I am today. I am also thankful to Gold’s Gym, Sector 30, Noida for the
appreciation they bestowed upon me on achieving my targeted physique.
In addition, fitness made me quit all unhealthy dietary habits and now
fitness for me isn't a destination but a never ending journey.
I started with Cardio only burning 700 to 1000 calories for the first 3 months
and gradually Ajay Sir divided my schedule into cardio and weight training.
My diet included high proteins with restrictions on carbs and fat at nights.
Before weight: 90kgs
After weight: 73 kgs
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gold’s gym
pune - aundh
WOMEN’S DAY
Gold’s Gym Pune - Aundh celebrated
Women’s day traditionally, with games
and musical Antakshri.
POOL VOLLEYBALL
Members of Gold’s Gym PuneKalyani Nagar, Pune - Aundh & Pune
- Law College Road cooled off the
summer heat by playing a pool
volleyball match.
Gold’s Gym Kalyani Nagar emerged
winners.
GOLD’S GYM SUPPORTS HOCKEY
Gold’s Gym was the official Fitness partner to the Pune
Strykers Hockey team. The team played very
professionally and clinched the 1st runners - up title
losing to Sher-e-Punjab 2-5 in the final round.
TESTIMONIAL: Minoo Zareie
I lost 15 Kgs in 6 months. I can't tell you how much Gold’s
Gym has changed my life! I have felt so empowered to a
healthier me! Physically, I feel so much better than I've felt in
such a long time and I have more confidence in myself, which
has given me the confidence to do new things!
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July, 2012
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kolhapur - tarabai
2ND ANNIVERSARY
Gold’s Gym Kolhapur completes 2 years! Members were treated to some performances including dances,
skits and fun games. The day started with the lighting of the diya by Hon. Suren Mankoskar, Additional
Commissioner Central Excise and Service Tax.
CRICKET MATCH
Members of Gold’s Gym Kolhapur played
the Gold’s Gym Premier with members
and staff. 7 matches were played by 8
teams.
Winning Team:
Darshan Khatri (Captain), Aakash Gupta, Prathamesh Desai, Parshwa Doshi, Pranot Patil, Aavin Thakkar, Aaditya Khatri,
Ranjeet Jadhav, Jitendra Chavan, Gautam Taralekar, Vikrant Dhumal, VIraj Gaikwad. MAN OF THE MATCH: AAKASH GUPTA
CYCLE RALLY
Gold’s Gym Kolhapur did their CSR through a cycle rally with a
message - ‘SAVE THE BABY GIRL’ to erase the difference
between boys & girls!
The ride was inaugurated by Hon. Colloctor Shri. Laxmikant
Deshmukh. Riders wore t-shirts with the message - ‘Save The
Baby Girl’.
HEALTH CAMP
On the occasion of World Health Day, Gold’s Gym Kolhapur
organised a Health Camp for it’s members, conducting tests
like Haemogram with CBC, Liver function tests, Kidney
function tests, Thyroid, Blood Sugar level, Lipid Profile, etc.
Members did the tests along with their family members.
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guwahati - ganeshguri
RONGALI BIHU CELEBRATION
On the occasion of Assam’s most colorful festival
‘Rongali Bihu’, Gold’s Gym Guwahati was
decorated with Assamese Gamocha & Japi (hats).
Members were invited for a wonderful Bihu dance
performance by one of Assam’s best Bihu singer Mr. Manas Robin with his Bihu Jatra team.
TESTIMONIAL: Apurba Kumar Dutta
Age - 41 yrs
“I have gained 4 kgs of muscle mass in 6 months, thanks to my personal trainer
Mr. Kamal Sinha and Gold’s Gym, I am ripped up..!!!”
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TESTIMONIAL: Dr Panchami S Gogoi
Age - 36 years
“I have lost 7.7 kgs of fat in 3 months, thanks to my personal trainer Mr. Hiranya
Kalita and Gold’s Gym, I feel really gr8..!!!”
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TESTIMONIAL: Mukesh Agarwal
Age - 45 years.
“In spite of my frequent travelling, I managed to lose 20kgs of fat in just 3months.
Thanks to my nutritionist Mrs. Munmun Garodia and Gold’s Gym holistic Weight
Loss program, I have got excellent results!”
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