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Health & Care
Exercise for your Astrology
Health & Care
Winter Care
for your Hair & Skin
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Start the Year with some Healthy Changes
The holiday season is over. Did you have a good time? Did you over indulge?
We know it was holiday time; time that you spent with your family and friends. And you know you didn’t need that extra round of
drinks or that extra serving of dessert.
Anyway, beginning January, it is time to make some healthy changes in your life. Make some resolutions like ‘Eat healthy & Workout’.
If you're nodding your head and thinking, "Yup, I'm one of those people". You know what to do - Just put on your shoes and head to
the gym.
Get rid of your holiday handovers. Do not get caught into small irritations & ailments.
‘Warning’ - Do not try to get into self medication. Let the experts guide you to get your body back on track. You will find that keeping to
your resolutions is not all that difficult.
After partying can have ill effects on your body like Dehydration & Upset stomachs. You need to hydrate. Dehydration also affects
your muscles, making them feel weak. Eat easily digestible food and make those small changes in your diet programs.
Do a combination of cardio vascular exercises with some strength training. Include meditation as it will help rid the body of excess
toxins responsible for your hangover. Try a massage - this is a great way to pamper yourself.
Or just Breathe deep into the bottom of your belly. Do that for two minutes and you’ll feel so much more focused. It just feeds the
body what it really needs.
But if there is anything still troubling you - A visit to your doctor can be added to your routine.
New Year resolutions are not meant to be broken. Whatever your profession or your interests Gold’s Gym will help you achieve your
goals.
Ask for our special corporate packages if you would like to join with your colleagues; if your aim is weight loss then check out the
customised weight loss programs.
But whatever your goal - This New Year resolve to ‘STAY FIT FOR LIFE’.
G Ramachandran
Promoter & Director
Gold’s Gym, India
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contents
In This Issue
health & care: exercise for your astrology
health & care: keeping your new year's resolutions
health & care: nutritional changes for a healthy new year
health & care: importance of water in winter
health & care: fight the cold & fevers increase your immune system
health & care: how to stay fit throughout the year
health & care: back to work deal with it
celeb talk: mahesh bhupathi
health & care: winter care for your hair & skin
health & care: travel period get over jet lag
health & care: fight hunger pangs the cold weather is of no help
happenings: blood donation camp
happenings: launches
happenings: ndtv marks for sports
happenings: sheru classic - 2012
happenings: tour de india - cyclothon 2012
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VP Marketing, Gold’s Gym
MUNIRA JAWADWALA KAWAD
AGM Training, HOD GGU & Sports Nutritionist
SHRADDHA GADIT
Nutritionist, Gold’s Gym, Mumbai - Kandivali (W)
JYOTI SAWANT
Nutritionist, Gold’s Gym, Mumbai - Lower Parel
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Exercise
Astrology
for your
By Althea Shah
Your astrological sign can give you insights into your
character, how you tick & how you love. It also tells you how
your body works and functions. Each sign in the zodiac tells
you your strong points and weak points, be it in you love life or
your body type.
Once you know which body part is weak or strong, you can
learn how you should exercise. Knowing your problem areas,
you can avoid activities that could harm that body part.
eg.: Leos are weak in their heart, so Leos are prone to heart
attacks. Therefore, Leos should engage in workouts that
benefit circulation and be careful not to overdo it.
Aries (March 21 to April 20)
Aries has an overabundance of energy, and needs to vent this
energy in a controlled manner, so that it does not come
exploding out at the wrong time.
An Aries hates routine, so sticking to an exercise regimen
becomes boring for them.
Exercise: The best exercise for an Aries is competitive sports.
Activities are tennis, football, endurance cycling & weight
lifting.
Avoid: Avoid anything that would stir anger as this leads to
high blood pressure and headaches.
Taurus (April 21 to May 21)
Taurus is prone to having a slow metabolism that can lead
them to putting on extra weight, and then have difficulties
losing it.
Exercise: A steady exercise routine like light jogging & tennis
and a healthy diet, including non-processed fruits and
vegetables is needed else they can become lethargic. Simple
things like stretching and doing strengthening exercises will
work. Taurus loves spending time at home so purchasing
home workout equipment is actually a very good idea.
Avoid: Taurus is prone to neck and throat problems, including
difficulties with their thyroid gland. Regular health care,
saunas and massage therapy is the solution.
Gemini
(May 22 to June 21)
Gemini's have too much
energy. Gemini needs
exercise to get rid of this
energy to stay at their
optimum health level, both
physically and mentally.
Problem areas are the shoulders,
arms, hands, and lungs; all of which
Gemini needs to be careful of injuring
or neglecting.
Exercise: Group exercises/sports and
gymnastics are good choices. Do sport with a
partner. Music keeps them motivated.
Avoid: Routine work as this will bore them as they are unlikely
to stick with anything that isn’t mentally stimulating.
Cancer (June 22 to July 22)
Cancer’s have digestive issues and allergies. They need to be
aware of the possibility of skin ailments, especially those with
pale skin. Cancer’s are the commitment type, they are able to
find one sport/exercise and commit to it for a long time.
Exercise: Water sports especially being part of a team are
good. As they gain weight around the midsection, abs workout
is a must.
Avoid: Anxiety as this is the greatest cause of illness.
Leo (July 23 to August 22)
Leo’s have a weak spine and heart; so these 2 body parts need
special attention.
Exercise: Cardio exercises are good which encourage blood
flow, yet are low impact. Leo’s should resist pushing too much
and take the right preventive medication.
Sports and fitness come naturally to Leo’s. Regular exercise is
good for circulation; but avoid overdoing it, especially in the
upper back. Activities that work are Pilates, couples dancing,
and any activity where they can show off.
Avoid: Group Exercise as this will bore them. Leo’s (especially
men) are prone to heart attacks, so walking or jogging in the
fresh air strengthens the circulatory system.
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Scorpio (October 23 to November 21)
Scorpios have bowel & constipation problems.
Exercise: Scorpios prefer participating in aggressive sports.
Scorpios are intense, so strenuous, competitive, and serious
fitness activities are good. Good activities are boxing, martial
arts and distance running like marathons.
Avoid: Very strenuous exercises as they are prone to torn
ligaments and other stress-induced injuries.
Sagittarius (November 22 to December 21)
Sagittarian’s enjoy their food and drink, leading them to put on
weight around the waist, hips and thighs. Problem area is the liver.
Exercise: Regular exercise is essential for them. Sagittarian’s
need plenty of exercise, preferably outdoor activities. They
have strong legs and thighs making cycling a good option.
Gyms are a good idea and having a workout buddy will
increase their motivation.
Avoid: Too much stress on the hamstring & back can cause
muscle injuries.
Capricorn (December 22 to January 19)
Virgo (August 23 to September 22)
Virgos have stomach problems creating a loss of appetite and
digestive problems. These in turn can lead to headaches and
migraines, skin problems and allergies.
Exercise: Virgo’s benefit the most from eating whole foods.
Virgos love working in the midst of nature. Virgos have a lot of
energy. They respond well to full body participation and are
strong, so endurance sports like cycling, football, and hockey
will interest them.
Avoid: Tension and anxiety as these can trigger health
problems.
Libra (September 23 to October 22)
Libran’s likes good food and drinks, especially with friends.
They have a tendency to put on weight easily. They have
problems with their kidneys and these problems lead to
headaches
Exercise: As they like to be with friends combine their workout
with their social life.
eg.: work out in a health club. Low-impact cardio and
stretching will relax them.
Avoid: Avoid heavy lifting or anything that could cause stress
to the lower back. They lack energy and tire easily, so the idea
is to keep them motivated. Finding a gym buddy is the
solution.
Capricorn’s are prone to stiffening of their joints as they get older.
The sooner they start an exercise program focusing on maintaining
their flexibility, the better off they will be in their old age.
Exercise: The weak parts are the shins & knees so Capricorn’s
should take up low impact exercises. Endurance exercises are
the best for bones and joints like hiking, rock climbing,
jogging, walking and cycling.
Avoid: Taking too many breaks and relaxing. They need to keep
moving to avoid stiff joints.
Aquarius (January 20 to February 18)
Aquarian’s love to work with holistic methods & medicine.
Their problem areas are backs, circulatory problems, arthritis,
and ankle injuries.
Exercise: Aquarians don’t like to feel restricted, so Skydiving,
dancing and extreme sports are the preferred sport as there is
movement. Running, marathons and swimming are good for
Aquarian’s
Avoid: Eating too much starch or carbohydrates before a
workout as these foods make them tired.
Pisces (February 19 to March 20)
Pisces have problems with their feet- bunions & even Athletes’
Foot. Pisces also have a lot of stress. This can lead to
headaches and digestive problems.
Exercise: Pisces benefits the most from yoga and dance. It is
best to use fitness for finding peace. Water sports, especially
swimming and surfing, are ideal for them.
Avoid: Pisces should avoid smoking and alcohol. Avoid too
strenuous exercises.
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So you have a New Year’s Resolution? Well, if you’re like most People, you have
at least one resolution. And, if you are like the majority of these promise-makers,
your resolution is probably related to health and fitness.
While resolutions are well-intentioned, unfortunately most people fail at keeping
them. With all the hype surrounding these promises, it’s easy to get caught up in
them without really taking them seriously.
We live in a throw-away society and even our resolutions, I’m afraid, are not
immune. However, especially for promises that include improving our health it’s
in our best interest to not take them lightly.
Keeping Your
New Year's
RESOLUTIONS
By Munira Jawadwala Kawad
So, what’s the secret to successful resolutions? There are some easy steps to
take to make it easier to fulfill your promise to yourself.
» Choose an obtainable goal. Resolving to look like a super model is not
realistic for the majority of us, but promising to include daily physical activity
in our lives is very possible.
» Avoid choosing a resolution that you’ve been unsuccessful at achieving year
after year. This will only set you up for failure, frustration and disappointment. If
you are still tempted to make a promise that you’ve made before, then try
altering it. For example, instead of stating that you are going to lose 30 pounds,
try promising to eat healthier and increase your weekly exercise.
» Create a game plan. At the beginning of January, write a comprehensive
plan. All successful businesses start with a business plan that describes their
mission and specifics on how they will achieve it. Write your own personal
plan and you’ll be more likely to succeed as well.
» Break it down and make it less intimidating. Rather than one BIG end goal,
dissect it into smaller pieces. Set several smaller goals to achieve throughout
the year that will help you to reach the ultimate goal. Then even if you aren’t
able to reach your final goal, you will have many smaller, but still significant,
achievements along the way. For example, if your goal is to complete a 10K
race, your smaller goals could be running a 5K in less than 30 minutes,
adding upper and lower body strength training to increase your muscular
endurance, and running 2 miles with a personal best completion time.
» Make someone to whom you shall be accountable. When someone is present to
remind you, it helps to motivate you and not think negative. This keeps you on.
» Reward yourself with each milestone. If you’ve stuck with your resolution for 2
months, treat yourself to something special. But, be careful of your reward type.
If you’ve lost 5 pounds, don’t give yourself a piece of cake as an award. Instead,
treat yourself to a something non-food related, like a professional massage.
» Don’t go it alone! Get professional assistance. Everyone needs help and
sometimes a friend just isn’t enough. Sometimes you need the help of a
trained professional. Don’t feel that seeking help is a way of copping out.
Especially when it comes to fitness, research studies have shown that
assistance from a fitness professional greatly improves peoples success rate.
» Limit your number of promises. You’ll spread yourself too thin trying to
make multiple changes in your life. This will just lead to failure of all of the
resolutions.
On average only about 20% of us keep our New Year’s resolutions.
Unfortunately, some of the biggest failures are found in fitness resolutions.
But don’t let the statistics get you down. By following the tips above you’ll be
better equipped to fall into the successful 20% category.
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Nutritional Changes For
A Healthy New Year
By Maria Veena Pratibha
With the New Year comes the opportunity for a fresh start. For many people
this means leading a healthier lifestyle. If this is your goal follow these small
changes which can lead to big rewards.
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It’s better to have small frequent meals than a few large
ones, include low calorie healthy snacks like sprouts/
multigrain biscuits/ fruits/ vegetables in-between meals,
this will help boost metabolism thus helping you to burn fat
·
Minimize your carbohydrate intake by substituting a whole
serving of white rice or pasta with a smaller portion of
whole grain pasta or brown rice with protein (such as fish,
chicken, or nuts). Make sure that the chicken or fish is not
deep fried so it will be low in saturated fat. Never eat
carbohydrates alone. When you combine protein or
essential fats with carbohydrates, you will be more
satisfied with smaller portions of carbs
·
If you eat healthy meals with protein, fiber, whole grains
and complex carbohydrate instead of lots of sugar you will
feel satisfied longer and eventually reduce your craving for
sugar
·
As soon as you have finished eating a reasonable portion,
put a super-minty candy in your mouth this will help resist
further temptation
·
Leave atleast 2 hrs gap after dinner, before sleeping so that
the fat doesn’t get accumulated in your body
·
Get some kind of physical activity each day, even if it’s only
for 20-30 minutes. Add strength training to your fitness
routine at least two days a week
·
It’s not good to exercise on absolutely empty stomach.
Have a small snack 30 mins before a walk or workout
·
Some people may feel a bit low on energy after following a
diet that is low in calories. In this case a multi-vitamin or
vitamin supplement might be a good idea
·
Switch from whole milk or 2% milk to 1% or skim milk
·
Avoid starchy vegetables that are high in carbohydrates,
such as potatoes and corn. Instead, eat more sprouts,
lettuce, spinach, celery, radishes, cabbage, mushrooms,
and cucumbers
·
Always tired, get your haemoglobin level checked, if low
have a diet rich in iron - rice flakes, pulses, legumes
·
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Soups like cabbage soup and other vegetables soup are
healthy. It fills your stomach and is nutritious too.
Avoid tea after a meal, it contains acid which hardens
protein in the food thus making it difficult to digest
·
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Eat only from one plate, not the bag or container
Giving up caffeine/ booze/ smoking at once puts huge
stress on body, cut them down slowly
·
Allow yourself occasional treats, in moderation, so
deprivation does not lead to a binge
·
Check food labels for partially hydrogenated oils, they raise
the risk of coronary heart diseases
·
Pack healthy snacks when you are on the go
·
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Don’t break your diet just because you are going out. You
could have a lighter lunch and choose dishes that are
grilled or steamed with a side salad or vegetables
Avoid red meats, while buying meat ask for the lean cuts
and get the fats trimmed from them
·
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The next time you find yourself tempted to go for fast food
or order a pizza, get active for about 15 or 20 minutes
instead. Walk on the treadmill or outside, weed the garden,
or dust the furniture. After you’ve moved around for a little
while, your body will feel better and you will find that you
want something healthier for dinner. Your body is thanking
you
Whenever you are feeling a snack attack coming on, brush
your teeth. You won’t be hungry anymore and your teeth
will thank you
·
Aim to drink more water. Add one or two extra glasses of
water per day
·
Keeping a food diary is a good way to determine whether or
not you are eating a healthy, low sugar diet. When you write
down everything you eat and drink, you will suddenly
remember the large amount of sugar in that latte
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importance of
WATER in WINTER
· Your body is made up primarily of water. When properly
hydrated, about two-thirds of your body is water. When
you don't have enough water, your performance declines in
a state we call dehydration. Get too dehydrated and your
body will no longer function so if you feel drained and
depleted, drink water. Dehydration makes you feel fatigue
because water helps the transportation of oxygen and
other nutrients to your body cells.
· What about water weight? Some people are afraid to drink
a lot of water because they're afraid of gaining "water
weight." This is the opposite of what you should do. Water
weight is a term for your body holding on to excess water
because it's not getting enough. The best way to get rid of
water weight is to drink more water.
· So what does water do for you? Drinking water helps in
chemical reactions, regulating body temperature,
lubricating joints, eyes, and your spinal cord. Your body
doesn't work at all, without being fed a lot of water. You can
live days, weeks, sometimes even months without food.
But you can't live even a few days without water.
· Lowers stress: Seventy to eighty percent of your brain
tissue is made up of water so if you are dehydrated then
your mind will be stressed. To keep your stress level down
sip water regularly
· Skin nourisher: Water is a natural gift for the skin so if you
are hydrated your skin looks plump and makes you look
younger. One of the important things it removes is the
waste impurities from the body making your face glow.
By Samina Khan
· Dry cough, headaches, nosebleeds, acne in the winter:
This list represents common ailments related to drinking
too little water. While breathing you lose water through
your mouth and lungs. During winter, when the air is dry, it
takes more water. This means that you need to drink extra
water in the winter when it's cold, even though you are
probably less thirsty.
· Water and your immune system: During winter, lack of
water intake dries the mucous membranes of your lungs,
gut, and sinus passages which increases the chance of
various complication including common cold,
constipation, sinusitis and irritable bowel diseases....
Many symptoms blamed on allergies are probably due to
living in a dehydrated state. When you are properly
hydrated, your body can better defend itself.
· Water and fat loss: Water is the main component of this
action. A well-hydrated body has higher levels of oxygen in
the bloodstream, translating into an increased ability to
burn fat as fuel. The more efficiently you burn fat as fuel,
the more effectively you exercise, leading to a better overall
body composition.
· How much water one should drink in a day? You need
about eight glasses of water a day. However, this will vary
due to activity and environmental conditions. You may
need more water if you exercise or sweat heavily.
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by Shraddha Gadit
An average adult has two to three upper
respiratory infections each year. We are
exposed to viruses all day long, but some
people seem more susceptible to
catching colds or flu. The following
factors have all been associated with
impaired immune function and increased
risk of catching colds:
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Stress
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Poor nutrition
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Fatigue and lack of sleep
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Cigarette smoking
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Overtraining syndrome
Regular or moderate exercise helps boost immunity
Exercise not only helps your immune system fight off simple
bacterial and viral infections, but it decreases the incidence of
illnesses like heart disease, osteoporosis and cancer.
Moderate exercise has been linked to a positive immune
system response and a temporary boost in the production of
macrophages, the cells that attack bacteria. It is believed that
regular, consistent exercise can lead to substantial benefits in
immune system health over the long-term
Healthy Diet
Adequately feeding your immune system boosts its fighting
power. Nobody can eat whatever they wish and remain entirely
healthy. A person should eat a wide variety of whole foods with
a high percentage of vegetables, fruits, grains and complex
carbohydrates, and also smaller amounts of meats, eggs and
dairy products to ensure optimum health. Here are a few
nutrients to add to your diet to cut down on days missed from
work and school because of illness.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C tops the list of immune boosters. There has been
more research about the immune-boosting effects of Vitamin
C than perhaps any other nutrient. Vitamin C is available
naturally in many fruits and vegetables. It increases the
production of infection-fighting, white blood cells and
antibodies. You don't have to take in massive amounts of
vitamin C to boost your immune system. Around 200
milligrams a day is a generally agreed-upon amount. This can
be obtained by eating at least six servings of fruits and
vegetables a day. Excellent food sources of vitamin C include
broccoli, bell peppers, parsley, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower,
lemon juice, strawberries, mustard greens, kiwifruit, papaya,
cabbage, turnip greens, oranges, grapefruit, pineapple,
tomatoes, raspberries, spinach, green beans, asparagus and
watermelon.
Vitamin E
It is important to a healthy immune system. Vitamin E
stimulates the production of natural killer cells, those that seek
out and destroy germs and cancer cells. It enhances the
production of B-cells, the immune cells that produce
antibodies that destroy bacteria. It's not difficult to get 30 to 60
milligrams every day of Vitamin E from a diet rich in seeds,
vegetable oils and grains. Vitamin E is found in many foods,
such as vegetable oils, nuts, and green leafy vegetables.
Avocados, wheat germ, and whole grains are also good
sources.
Carotenoids
It is also a powerful antioxidant that mops up excess free
radicals that accelerate aging. But too much vitamin A can be
toxic to the body, so it's better to get extra beta carotene from
foods and let the body naturally regulate how much of this
precursor is converted to the immune-fighting vitamin A. Good
sources of vitamin A are milk, eggs, liver, fortified cereals,
darkly colored orange or green vegetables (such as carrots,
sweet potatoes, pumpkin, spinach and broccoli), and orange
fruits such as cantaloupe, apricots, peaches, papayas, and
mangoes.
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Vitamin B6
Garlic
Vitamin B6 is involved in your system’s protein metabolism,
red blood cell metabolism, nervous system and cellular
growth. Vitamin B6 helps your immune system keep the
spleen, lymph nodes and thymus healthy; these organs, in
turn, make your white blood cells. Supplementing with
moderate doses to address the deficiency restores immune
function, but megadoses don’t produce additional benefits. A
wide variety of foods contain vitamin B6, including potatoes,
bananas, beans, seeds, nuts, red meat, poultry, fish, eggs,
spinach, and fortified cereals.
The immune-boosting properties of garlic seem to be due to its
sulfur containing compounds like allicin and sulfides. Garlic
can also act as an antioxidant that reduces the build-up of free
radicals in the bloodstream.
Vitamin D
For many years doctors have known that people afflicted with
tuberculosis responded well to sunlight.. This vitamin is
unique — your body manufactures it when you get sunlight on
your skin. You can also get vitamin D from egg yolks, fish oils,
and fortified foods like milk
Reduce your stress levels
Excessive stress lowers a person’s immune system, thereby
increasing that individual’s susceptibility to influenza, colds
and other diseases.
Avoid smoking
Many components of cigarette smoke, including nicotine,
might have immunomodulatory effects during chronic
inhalation. Hence, smoking increases your susceptibility and
the people around you to various illnesses.
Zinc
Zinc is a trace element essential for cells of the immune
system, and zinc deficiency affects the ability of immune cells
to function as they should. While it’s important to have
sufficient zinc in your diet (15–25 mg per day), too much zinc
can inhibit the function of the immune system. Foods that have
a rich source of zinc include zincfortified cereals, oysters, crab,
beef, turkey meat (dark) and beans.
Selenium
This mineral increases natural killer cells and mobilizes
cancer-fighting cells. Best food sources of selenium are tuna,
red snapper, lobster, shrimp, whole grains, vegetables
(depending on the selenium content of the soil they're grown
in), brown rice, egg yolks, cottage cheese, chicken (white
meat), sunflower seeds, garlic, Brazil nuts, and lamb chops.
Omega-3 fatty acids
The omega 3 fatty acids in flax oil and fatty fish (such as
salmon, tuna, and mackerel) act as immune boosters by
increasing the activity of phagocytes, the white blood cells that
eat up bacteria. Essential fatty acids also protect the body
against damage from over-reactions to infection. When taking
essential fatty acid supplements, such as flax or fish oils, take
additional vitamin E, which acts together with essential fatty
acids to boost the immune system. One way to get more
omega-3 fatty acids in your diet is to add one to three
teaspoons of flax oil to a fruit and yogurt smoothie.
Health is like money,
we never have a true idea
of its value until we lose it
- Josh Billings
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by Samina khan
The key word of being fit is to be ACTIVE in your daily life so here are few
tips to keep you healthy and active throughout the year.
» Eating habits: You should avoid eating while watching T.V. or reading
or while cooking. Avoid emotional eating when you are angry, sad or
stressed because this adds the extra kilos in our body.
» Importance of eating breakfast: Regular intake of breakfast helps you
to maintain weight. Eating breakfast not only increases the daily
dietary fibre intake significantly, but also provides more protective
nutrients such as vitamins and minerals.
» Eating high-fibre breakfast cereals have a positive effect on keeping
the body mass index low.
LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION: Eating out has become a part of our daily life.
Here are few proactive measure to counter unhealthy food when you eat
out.
» Spoil your appetite. Have a substantial but healthy snack, such as a
hard-boiled egg or some leftover salad or a soup before you leave for
dinner. This will restrain your appetite and will also hinder you from
overboard appetizer choices which can really pack a wallop in the
caloric sense.
» Dishes cooked with rice, such as biryani.
» Dishes with butter and tomato sauce, such as
masala or butter paneer, butter chicken, etc.
» Chutneys that are sweet or have coconut or
nuts in them as they are rich in calories.
» Side dishes with crisp fried breads, papads,
samosa, etc.
Exercise: Heart disease is one of the most common
diseases afflicting today’s world which is caused by
excessive stress, smoking, sedentary lifestyle
and improper diet.
Exercise helps in many ways
including weight control, increased
metabolism, stress release, a
healthier heart, a stronger
immune system etc.
» Decide about the restaurant you want to eat in beforehand so you are
prepared for the menu and will not be swayed by unrealistic choices.
» Avoid alcoholic drinks. Try and restrict yourself to a single drink. If
you find yourself unable to enjoy a meal without a fancy drink, it may
be better to order a fruit soda or low-sugar fizzy drink instead of
alcohol which can play havoc with your body’s fluid balance while
adding unnecessary calories. Drink plenty of water before your meal.
Tips for eating at a restaurant
Choices to savor include:
» Tandoori dishes or dishes roasted in the tandoor as they contain lesser
oil.
» Dishes made with green vegetables, usually called ‘saag’.
» Dishes such as tikkas that are marinated in spices and then roasted in
the tandoor.
» Raita or yoghurt served with chopped or grated vegetables.
» Roti or unleavened bread is a safer option than white rice or breads
made with white flour, such as naan.
Choices to avoid include:
» Dishes made with cream, nuts, or other heavy bases, such as korma,
koftas, etc.
The bottom line is »
"We always have options. We just have to
choose the right one for our better health."
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Back to Work
Deal with it
By Jyoti Sawant
In most western countries, the rise in obesity is a major issue for society. The number of people suffering from eating an
unbalanced Diet with the serious consequences that it entails for their health is also increasing
POINT IN THE CURRENT NUTRITIONAL CONTEXT.
We feel tired, bloated, a bit heavier, AND motivated to
step up our diet and exercise activities. Recently we
have been overeating, and under exercising mainly
because we have been directing our attention and
energy elsewhere. So, here in our maintenance
lifestyle, we need to refocus and shift some of our
priorities, moving our food and exercise up on that
list, and some of our other activities further down on
the list.
Even after all these years, it takes a great deal of effort
for you to keep the focus that is necessary for us,
personally, to maintain our weight-loss. When our
focus shifts, we overeat, and our weight goes up. Our
lifetime of overeating tendencies and habits have not
disappeared, but are always lurking, ready to return
during periods of inattention.
There is an inner part of us that says… “just take a bit
of time to rest up before diving back into your quest
for a better diet and more exercise”… but we have
learned that a day, turns into several days, into a
week, into a month… with resulting upward
weights. So it is important for us to face our self
immediately. To hold our self accountable for our
past overeating and to focus on immediately
following through with making the effort it takes to
eat and exercise in a healthy manner.
SO, TODAY,
IT’S BACK TO WORK.
celeb talk
Mahesh
BHUPATHI
Take a bow, champ!
Photo Courtesy: AFP
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celeb talk
M ahesh Bhupathi, the Ace tennis player is widely regarded as among the best doubles players in the world with 12 Grand Slam titles
to his credit.
Mahesh became the first Indian to win a Grand Slam tournament (with Rika Hiraki) in 1997. With his win at the Australian Open mixed
doubles in 2006, he joined the elite group of eight tennis players who have achieved a career Grand Slam in mixed doubles.
Mahesh was awarded with a Padma shree in 2001, one of the highest civilian awards in India.
Having played more than a 1000 matches, the 217 ranked Pro tennis player now has diversified in developing tennis facilities in India
and, along with his company Globosport, has played a key role in developing and managing the careers of many Indian athletes.
Mahesh Bhupathi has also been involved in sports based e-commerce. He is one of the directors in www.sports365.in, an online
store focused on selling sports goods and fitness equipment. This online sports store offers 8,000+ sports goods and fitness
equipment from leading national and international brands across all sporting disciplines.
We congratulate him on his achievements. Let us het to know some more about how he does it all.
Q. Please give us a brief history of your earlier days, when
you were just starting out. Your training; your coping up
with school/ college and tennis?
A. Early days were very different for me from other kids, my
dad introduced me to tennis when I was 3 years old and as I
got old it was apparent I want to purse tennis as a
profession. One session a day soon became two and
spending time with friends after school and going to
birthday parties had to be sacrificed for practice sessions.
We tried our best to cope with tennis and school on a daily
basis and finally when the work load got too much I pulled
out of school in the ninth grade and focused majority of the
time on my tennis and did my O levels and A levels through
private tutors.
Q. When did you start professional tennis?
A. I played on the satellite tour for a couple of years before
going to college in Mississippi , but once I turned pro after
my sophomore year my first professional match was in
June 1995
Q. Give us an insight on you average Day. How many hours
do you train?
A. Now that I have been playing for so long it's more of a
routine, it involves one practice session and one fitness
session a day; either weights, cardio or functional training.
Q. What does your training regimen consist of?
A. If its cardio it's a flat 45 minute session followed by
stretching, weights vary. Tennis doesn't need bulk so
building shoulder strength and endurance and same for the
core and legs are key. We do a lot of on court sprints to try
and replicate match situations with and without bungee
cords.
Q. What according to you are your strong areas and weak
areas? How have you built on your weak areas?
A. Strength is power and weakness is speed. I have to
constantly do the on court speed footwork drills to make
sure I am sharp enough when the matches come around.
Q. What has been your inspiration to keep going all these
years?
A. I love playing and more so competing..
Q. What about your diet. Are there any special changes you
have made to your diet?
A. I love food, but unfortunately can't eat everything I want to.
I stay away from deep fried food, carbohydrates at night
when I am not competing. Desserts well, I would like to say
I stay away from them, but I have a piece of chocolate every
now and then.
Q. What is your advice to youngsters that want to take up
this sport? What should they focus on?
A. Most important thing for kids is to enjoy what they are
doing. Professional sport is so competitive today at every
level that unless a kid wants to do it himself and is willing to
make all the sacrifices and put in all the work there will be
too much disappointment to deal with. So if the kid is
willing that's half the battle won..
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by Shraddha Gadit
Winter season brings dryness along
with frigid air, and it’s very important to
take good care of our hair as the cold dry
air causes harm to skin and hair and
makes them excessively dry and it
results to breakage of hair and it is also
vulnerable to frizz, and tangling. And
the sebum which is the oil produced by
your body that acts as a natural
moisturizer to prevent these problems
also sometimes fail to prevent hair and
its production reduces which can cause
harm to our hair. Winter weather even
affects your skin in several ways. Dry
skin is a very common skin problem and
is often worse during the winter when
environmental humidity is low. It can
occur at all ages and in people with or
without other skin problems. The
normally fine lines in the skin become
more visible, the skin feels rough and
appears dull and flaky. In more
advanced cases, fish net-like cracks
resembling the fine fracture lines of
cracked porcelain can occur. No matter
what you wear, the inner glow or the
youthful appearance is missing. Your
hair and skin respond differently to
cooler temperatures, so with winter
coming up, it is important that you
adjust your routine accordingly.
Below are few Home Remedies that will help you deal with Dry Skin in winters:
CLEANSING
Papaya: Cut a ripe papaya with skin, in the size of a bar of soap. Store it in your
fridge. Every morning and evening, rub the pulp over your face and neck in a circular
motion like you would with soap, keeping the skin side towards your palm. Rinse a
bit later. This hydrates the skin well.
Hey Honey! Honey helps lock in moisture, has antioxidant and anti-microbial
properties, which makes it a sought after ingredient in many over-the-counter
skincare products. Honey is an effective natural home remedy to keep your skin
smooth and moisturized. Apply mixture of 1 tsp. honey, 2 tsp. of milk powder and 1
tsp. of egg yolk, on your face and other dry areas. Let it dry for 15 minutes and wash
your face with cold water. Egg used in this mixture, helps you get rid of tan caused by
the dry season. There’s nothing better your skin can ask for.
Homemade Facial Cleanser: Lemon (1 tsp) and yogurt (2 tsps) mixture itself can
neatly cleanse your face. The mixture can be applied and massaged in circular
motion for 10 minutes and then rinsed with warm water. The fruit and lactic acids in
the homemade cleanser open pores, remove dirt and make skin clear and fresh.
Sugar Facial Cleanser: Fine sugar crystals are added to a teaspoon of honey with
any citrus fruit. Massaging the mixture the same as above and then cleaning face
with water will purify skin.
MOISTURIZING
A moisturizer with sun block should be applied everyday. After cleaning and
moisturizing the skin, a night nourishing cream should be applied.
Natural Moisturizer: An oil based moisturizer can prevent skin dryness during
winter. Melting Shea butter or cocoa butter with virgin olive oil and stirring a
teaspoon of Aloe Vera and vanilla essence can be a wonderful moisturizer for winter.
Aloe Vera: Aloe Vera is a gift for the skin,
massaging extracts of Aloe Vera all over the skin,
provides essential nutrients, leaving your skin
smooth and glowing.
Milk: Keep aside a 4 tsp. of raw milk before you put
it to boil for your morning coffee/tea. Add a few
drops of rose water/ lime and rub it all over your
body and wash with cold water. Do this twice a
day. And your skin will feel baby soft.
Scoop some milk cream: Milk cream makes for a
very good moisturizer. Mix a few drops of lime, a
tsp. of milk and two tsp. of milk cream and rub
onto your hands and legs. Leave it on for a while
before you head for a shower. You’ll see the
difference immediately.
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The good old curd: Curd makes for an excellent skin hydrant,
and its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties will help
soothe your dry, itchy skin. Apply curd just as it is or mix it with
some honey and a few drops of lime. Leave it on for at least 10
minutes before you wash it off. It is sure to do wonders for your
skin.
A vitamin-E boost: Make a trip to your chemist and buy some
vitamin-E capsules. Cut out 2 capsules, squeeze out the oil,
mix a few drops of lime juice and apply all over your body. Take
a shower and feel the difference.
Stock up on glycerin: Glycerin helps absorb and retain
moisture, so it would be a good idea to buy a bottle from your
nearest chemist. Mix a teaspoon of glycerin with a few drops of
lime and massage onto your skin. Leave it on for a few minutes
before you wash it off.
Coconut milk: Coconut milk not only reduces skin dryness, but
also helps combat dark spots and blemishes. If you have time
to spare, make some fresh coconut milk at home or buy one of
those packages ones. Rub it onto your face and body, and leave
it overnight. Make sure to spread out an old bed-sheet and
pillow cover.
EXFOLIATION
To remove the dead skin from face, you would require
exfoliation. A mixture of cornflakes (coarsely ground) with
honey and milk can be an effective recipe.
During winter, cold and dry winds make dry not only skin but
hair also. In winter dandruff, split ends and hair fall are also
common hair problems therefore winter hair care is very
essential.
Hot Oil Massage: First and foremost step to keep your healthy
is regular oil massage is very important for our hair and its vital
remedy of any winter hair care regimen. Apply olive oil and
almond oil because they are healthy in nature and will enrich
your hair with fatty acids and vitamins. In winter avoid the use
of henna and herbal oils such as aloe oil, hibiscus or castor oil.
Avoid blow dryer: Do not dry your hair using blow dryers as
they damage the hair more. Heat is generated by dryer that is
very damaging for the hair. It also makes the hair dry and
rough. So try to dry your hair naturally. Also avoid perming,
crimping, coloring or streaking. You can use dryer on the cool
mode as it will cause less damage to the hair.
Hair Repair Mask: Apply hair repair mask to refill the hair to a
great extent. Mask aids to recover the natural oil from the hair
and makes the hair shiny.
Diet: During winter season eat a diet that is rich in fruits,
vegetables and vitamins such as A, C, E, and different B
vitamins to improve the hair quality. Also eat protein rich foods
like Soybean, beans, pulses and meat to nourish the hair. To
make the hair dark and strong, consume iron supplements
with folic acid.
Apply conditioner after shampoo because it is must for your
hair as it nourishes your hair and makes your hair soft and
smooth. Try making conditioners at home.
HOMEMADE CONDITIONERS
Olive Oil and Safflower Oil: Take 50ml of light olive oil & 30-40
drops of safflower oil and combine well. Take a little amount of
this mixture and apply on the ends of hair.
HOMEMADE HAIR MASK
Banana and Almond Mask: Take 1 banana and mash it then
add 3 to 4 drops of almond oil. Mix it well and message it into
the hair. Keep it for 30 minutes and wash with a mild shampoo.
Banana Hair Mask: Combine 2 Ripe banana, 1 tbsp yogurt, ½
tbsp olive oil, ½ tbsp castor oil and ½ tbsp coconut oil. Apply
this conditioner on the hair from the root to the tip and wrap
with a hot towel. Keep it for half an hour and wash with
lukewarm water. To wash your hair, use a mild shampoo or
Shikakai with rice starch.
Egg Mask: Whisk two eggs and apply it on the hair. Keep the
mixture until it dries out and rinse with lukewarm water.
Mayo Mask: Take ½ cup mayonnaise and apply it on the hair
from the root to the tip. Cover the head with plastic wrap and
wait 15 minutes. Rinse it with water.
Apart from all these effective home remedies, it is very
essential to keep your self-hydrated and have balanced food
for preventing your skin to dry out in winters.
Use these tips on regular bases to make your hair and skin
healthy and soft.
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TRAVEL
PERIOD
GET OVER JET LAG
By Jyoti Sawant
With the nights getting longer and the days shorter, you may be considering getting away for a hot winter holiday. And who
could blame you? But don't let jet lag mean your luggage arrives in better shape than you.
Jet lagged: Healthy bodies are more likely to recover quicker.
Jet lag is the disruption of our body's 24-hour cycle caused by
travelling across a number of times zones. It means our
internal body clock is knocked out of sync with the destination
time.
rhythm. Whatever meal the locals are eating, you can join in
with gusto and more quickly reset your body's natural internal
clock.
Elderly flyers generally suffer more as their sleep rhythms are
easily disturbed and they generally sleep less.
Eating a heavy meal on board will distribute most of the oxygen
to your stomach for digestion and, with less oxygen in a
pressurized cabin; this could make you feel groggy and even
faint. Digestion is sluggish on flights so you should eat in the
airport before take-off: you won't be hungry until the end and
your digestion will be better. Try to get some sleep during the
flight - if you arrive somewhere in the morning, you will feel
fresher.
BEFORE THE FLIGHT: It's a good idea to get in shape before
you fly. Healthy bodies are more likely to recover quicker.
Swimming and jogging are the best forms of exercise to do
because these use all our main muscle groups. Exercising on
the day of your flight is a good idea - it will wear you out and
help you sleep through the night on board.
Alcohol can help, but remember it has twice the effect in the air
than on land. So one glass of wine or champagne should be
more than enough to send you off to the land of nod. Anymore,
and you might get the short-term effect of sleep, but you'll
wake up with a nasty hangover combined with jet lag - a
‘jangover'!
Prepare by gradually getting your body used to doing things at
a different time. If you can, move your routine either an hour
earlier or later than normal on each day leading up to take-off
until you are in sync with your destination.
AFTER THE FLIGHT: It sees obvious, but follow local time as
much as possible. If it's lunchtime, eat; if its 3am sleep.
Symptoms vary, but can include fatigue, irritability, nausea,
anxiety, headaches, diarrhea, constipation, sweating, memory
loss and the inability to think logically.
DURING THE FLIGHT: Firstly, as soon as you walk onto the
flight, set your watch to the destination time. This will give you
a few hours extra to adjust. Drink lots of fluids on board as
cabin air conditioning can cause dehydration, worsening the
effects of jet lag.
Carrot juice is recommended because of its high levels of
keratin (a protein that encourages cells in the body to hold on
to oxygen longer). In a pressurized cabin, there is up to 25 per
cent less oxygen available, so the longer the body can hold on
to oxygen the more normal you will feel.
JET SET: Eat as little as possible when in the air. If you arrive
hungry, it's easier to get into your destination's circadian
Jet lag interferes with bodily processes. What triggers them to
work properly again is sunlight, sleeping and eating at the right
time for the environment. Taking exercise during daylight can
help wear you out by the evening.
Expose yourself to bright light during daytime. Exposure to
bright artificial light has the intensity of early morning daylight,
so putting yourself in front of a 100-watt table lamp can help
influence the body's internal clock and help persuade you it's
daytime. Natural yoghurt will help your digestion, especially if
you didn't eat on the flight, and eating carbohydrates will give
you energy, helping you stay awake.
If you must catch up on sleep during the day, nap for only an
hour or less. More than an hour and your body clock go back to
home time.
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Fight Hunger Pangs
the Cold Weather is of no help
Cut calories by simply eating less, and you'll feel hungry and deprived
By Jyoti Sawant
It's the grapes versus raisins concept
A cup and a half of grapes equals ¼ cup raisins for a snack that
is about 100 calories. The water in grapes lets you eat more, so
you feel fewer hunger pangs.
Also, a tiny bit of fat helps you last longer, your system burns
carbs in an hour or two, so the hunger pangs hit midmorning.
"If you add a little fat to your breakfast, low-fat rather than skim
milk, or low-fat yogurt, or a smear of peanut butter on a bagel,
you're not hungry so soon afterward."
5 FOODS TO TRY
"High satiety" suggestions:
1. Soup: Start with a broth-based soup (rather than highercalorie cream soups). Add your favorite cut-up veggies,
plus a protein such as beans, chicken, or fish, so you have
all the elements of an energy-dense, satisfying meal.
2. Smoothies: If they're made with low-fat yogurt and loads
of fruit, you're getting protein, fiber, and calcium;
Smoothies have become a nutritional mainstay.
Cutting carbs, calories
You lose weight, that's for sure. But those between-meal
hunger pangs are vicious. Can you make it home tonight
without chewing off your hand?
For more than a decade, nutritionists have investigated this
issue of "satiety" -- feeling full -- to help us fight off hunger
pangs
Extensive research has led to this conclusion
By strategically increasing a meal's water and fiber content -with the addition of fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and whole
grains -- you can dramatically cut the calories per portion
Fruits and vegetables naturally have a high water content,
which allows you to eat more, because the food is "energy
dense."
3. Pasta primavera: Start with whole-wheat pasta, and then
add a bunch of your favorite sautéed veggies, which "can
be pretty darn good, “The more you increase the
proportion of vegetables to pasta, the greater the satiety.
We've done a lot of studies with these kinds of mixed
casseroles or pasta dishes, and as you add more veggies,
you feel fuller."
4. Popcorn: It's truly energy dense, plus there's the volume
effect. "If you have air-popped popcorn (and don't add fat to
it), you get a huge amount. That's good because it gives
you lots of sensory satisfaction. There's research showing
that the perception of eating a whole lot can trick the
system.
5. Big salads: A meal-sized salad needs grated cheddar
cheese, low-fat dressing, plus an abundance of fruits and
veggies to provide satiety. "If I just have vinegar and
veggies in a salad, I'm not always full two hours later. When
you add the cheese and a little dressing, it stays with you."
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gold’s gym
bengaluru - kalyan nagar
ENDURANCE CHALLENGE
An endurance challenge was held at Gold’s Gym Kalyan Nagar.
They were tested in 4 sub-categories – Maximum Time in Plank
Position; Maximum Distance covered on the Treadmill in 5 mins;
Maximum Time in a Squat Position and Maximum Number of
Push-Up’s.
Winners were awarded by Mr. India 2012, Mr. Manoj Kumar
Men:
1st, Naveen Kotian 2nd, Mohan & Abhinav
Women: 1st, Anitha Naveen 2nd, Sushmitha
BLOOD DONATION CAMP
In a true act of giving, members donated blood via a
blood donation camp organized in the gym in aid of
the ‘Dr. Rajkumar Blood Bank’.
gold’s gym
chennai - adyar
BOOT CAMP
Members of Gold’s Gym Adyar braced the early morning wind
in a boot camp workout in the open on the beach.
Members and some regular walkers on the beach participated
as the professional trainers put them through a rigorous
Bootcamp training including free squats, lunges, push-ups,
jumping jacks, burpee, high arm plank, jump squats, relay
race and tug of war.
The session ended with snacks and Drinks were sponsored by
Tzinga Energy drink.
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gold’s gym
kolhapur - tarabai
ARM WRESTLING CHALLENGE
An arm wrestling challenge was held among the members to
test their strength combining fun and fitness.
WINNERS:
Male
Age: 45-60 yrs » Gaurav Dhumal
Age: 60-75 yrs » Dharshan Khatri
Age: 75-90 yrs » Chandrahar Patil
Age: 90 yrs & above » Prakash Bhutki & Pradeepbhai Kapadiya
Female
Age: 40-50 yrs » Pushpanjali Solanki
Age: 50-60 yrs » Kartiki watve
Age: 60-70 yrs » Seema Nair
Age: 70 yrs & above » Rajlaxmi Patil
DANDIYA RASS
A true Gujarati tradition a Dandiya Rass challenge was held to
test the stamina, grace and art form.
WINNERS:
Best costume » Male » Dharshan Khatri & Krishna Patravele
Best costume » Female » Pranjali Dhamne
Best couple » Suraj Shaha & Magan Patel
Best dancer » Female » Neelam Gandhi & Monica Mohite
Best dancer » Male » Chirag Mehta & Punit Gandhi
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gold’s gym
pune - kalyaninagar
MEHENDI
Karva Chouth was celebrated with grandeur at Gold’s Gym
Kalyaninagar as the women members showed their love and
respect to their husbands by adorning their hands with henna at
the gym.
SEMINAR FOR POLICE OFFICIALS
Gold’s Gym trainers conducted a Fitness program for the Police
officials at the Yerawada Jail on 6th Oct 2012 at their premises
Just our bit to educate and impart knowledge to the government
staff. Our aim is to assist them to improve their fitness levels as
their work is so stressful and taxing.
A DAY WITH RANVIJAY
Popular Roadie – Ranvijay made his date with Gold’s
Gym Kalyaninagar as he stopped by to use the facilities
on his trip to Pune.
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gold’s gym
delhi - rajouri
BASKET THE BALL
A perfect way to test the body balance & strength of core
muscles, members at Gold’s Gym Rajouri were put through a
test of basketting the ball.
Members stood on the stool on one leg and threw the ball into a
basket kept at a distance of twelve feet from the stool.
WINNER:
Mrs. Sabina Choudhary basketed the maximum number of balls.
DIWALI CELEBRATIONS
Gold’s Gym Rajouri Garden celebrated Diwali with glitter of
Cards and colours of Rangoli.
Members made beautiful cards with exquisite rangolis.
WINNERS:
Card Making » Mrs. Ruchi Mehta.
Rangoli » Mrs Ruchi Juneja and Ms. Rhydham Mahajan.
GROUP EX SUPER STARS
Members participated in a Group Exercise challenge in Step aerobics, Pilates &
Spinning
WINNER:
Mrs. Beenu Bhatia for best All-Rounder.
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gold’s gym
kolkata - alipore
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
Gold's Gym, Alipore, Kolkata celebrated its 4th Anniversary with
its members & staff. Joining in the celebration were directors
Mrs. Mitu Gupta, Mr. Mohit Kanodia & Mr. Prem Kanodia.
Members participated in a Fitness challenge of a 2 km run,
burpees, push-ups & plank.
WINNERS:
Mr. Arif Wani (100 burpees) was awarded a Samsung Laptop
Mrs. Bharti Bangur (75 burpees) & Mr. Shreynik Avlani (2k Run)
were awarded with Sony Digital Cameras
Mr. Arko Roy (75 push-press, min time) & Ms. Writupriya Sarkar
(50 push-press, min time) were awarded I pod’s
Ms. Rupsha Mukherjee (plank, max time hold) was awarded a 24
Anti Stress Massage package
Mr. Arko Roy (Overall Best performance) was awarded a 1 Year
Gold Annual membership
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mumbai - vashi
Members geared up and danced to the traditional garba
this navratri.
A good way to combine fitness & fun.
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gold’s gym
mumbai - andheri w
BLOOD DONATION CAMP
Gold’s Gym Andheri W members showed what a big heart they
have when the members collected more than 20 bottles of
blood in the Blood Donation drive. The blood was donated to
the ‘Meenatai Thackeray Blood Bank.'
RANGOLI CONTEST
Members showed off their artistic skill in a
rangoli contest. The men stole the show with
their intricate designs. Cheering the
participants was Director Ms Riddhi Jadhwani.
WINNER:
Mr. Anurag Jaiswal
ANNUAL GARBA CONTEST
The garba contest this year was a double challenge as
members came dressed as their favourite character
as the garba doubled up as a fancy dress contest.
Members enjoyed delicious chaats as they competed
in this unique challenge.
ROCK CLIMBING
An outdoor adventure sport, members tried out
their hands and legs on the Rock Climbing wall at
Nandadeep Vidayalaya.
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gold’s gym
mumbai - kandivali w
Traditional fervour of dandiya is in the air. Members
from Kandivali W too participated in the annual garba
rass challenge.
WINNERS:
Best Dancer » Male » Dr. Tejas Shah
Best Dancer » Female » Ms. Meera Mehta
Best Dressed » Male » Mr. Neel D Shah
Best Dressed » Female » Mrs. Phalguni Parekh
Best Garba Girl » Mrs. Priyanka D Shah
TV personality Mr. Mandar Chandwadkar of Tarak
Mehta Ka Ulta Chasma fame was present to cheer the
participants
TESTIMONIAL
KINNAR SINGADA
No Gain Without Pain
“For a long time, I used to think that losing weight was like climbing Mount
Everest but post starting workout at Gold’s Gym, the perception changed and
after just 3 months, it feels great to see myself - fit, active and feels amazing
when people compliment me or are shocked to see the new look.
Thanks to Rahim-Trainer for being patient and helpful to assist in losing weight
and Thanks to Ms. Shraddha Gadit, the nutritionist, for providing an appropriate
diet plan that was very effective.”
Before
After
Weight: 91.2 kgs
Weight: 78.4 kgs
Fat: 36 kgs
Fat: 20.5 kgs
Muscle Mass: 30.4 kgs
Muscle Mass: 32.1 kgs
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gold’s gym
nashik - canada corner
CYCLING RALLY
A cycling rally was conducted by the Eco-Drive
Organisation. Members cycled to their health and for a
good cause promoting eradication to air pollution and
use of fuel.
MANGALGAURI
Mangalgauri was celebrated at Gold’s Gym Nashik. The
enthusiastic women members wore the traditional
Nauvari Saree and did a ramp walk contest then followed
by a hearty Maharashtrain Dinner.
WINNERS:
1st » Poonam Rana. 2nd » Sangita Wagh. 3rd Alka Jadhav
MET KNOWLEDGE SESSION
Gold’s Gym Nashik trainers imparted Fitness knowledge
at the Knowledge city at the MET institute.
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gold’s gym
cochin - vyttila
OUTDOOR CYCLING RALLY
Almost 50 members participated in the
outdoor Cycling rally.
An adventurous outdoor sport this helped to
turn the regular workout into a fun activity.
gold’s gym
sangli - mg road
MEMBER PICNIC
Members trekked the way to the Koyna waterfall combining a
trek and a picnic. They enjoyed the scenic beauty and the
rappelling water fall.
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gold’s gym
sangli - mg road
TESTIMONIAL
DR KARAN CHOUDHARY
“Time has come that you get into action and bring out the person within
you who always wanted to look good. There is no price put for fitness, it’s
your own body!
Dreams are of two types 1 - That you see after sleeping & the 2nd type are
the ones you see that doesn’t allow you to sleep. Always choose the 2nd
type as it is famously said to fulfill your dreams you have to see them first.
My goal was to see a six pack abs and I could do it. Trust me; life has
changed in quality the moment I started gymming. It’s a big difference to
work with the biscuits on your body.
My stamina also has tremendously improved.”
Before
After
Weight: 61.3 kgs
Weight: 65.6 kgs
Fat: 13.8 kgs
Fat: 11.1 kgs
Muscle Mass: 26.6 kgs
Muscle Mass: 30.7 kgs
TESTIMONIAL
MRS SUJATA KOTECHA
“It’s my best experience to workout at Gold's Gym. I got
professional guidance from my personal trainer and the
most valuable suggestions with regards to my health
and fitness.
Under the personal guidance from my trainer training
with Ayyan Abdal, I lost 6kgs from fat. Earlier my weight
was 59.1kg and now my weight is 54.5kg.
I lost 19 inches from all over the body in just 3 months.
Thank you Gold’s Gym.”
Before
Weight: 59.1 kgs
After
Weight: 54.5 kgs
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visit of ben white & tara sizzler
Gold's Gym played host to IFBB PRO Body Builder Ben White Olympian, Arnold classic competitor & Miss Canada Tara Sizzler on
18th October at Gold's Gym Lower Parel & Vashi & on 20th October
2012 at Gold's Gym Bandra in association Domin8r Nutrition.
The athletes interacted with members and gave them
guidance on supplements.
BANDRA
LOWER PAREL
VASHI
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jeremy strom in india
Jeremy Strom
International trainer Jeremy Strom was in India to train fitness enthusiasts in
the latest fitness technology – rip:60
Jeremy Strom, Director of Education for FreeMotion Fitness, has worked in
the fitness industry for over 20 years as a Coach, Personal Trainer, Fitness
Director and International Fitness Educator.
what is rip:60
This is a training program with a new suspension revolution. The rip:60 workout is
an 8-week, scientifically designed progression of movements for a complete, totalbody transformation. It uses suspension training and resistance training using
specialised bands and own body weight for resistance.
Weeks 1 through 4 focus on strength. You'll learn the right moves and increase your strength endurance.
Week 5 through 8 targets your overall power. You'll develop incredible power endurance with explosive moves that maximize muscle
activation.
While in India – Jeremy took training
session in Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru &
Delhi.
Present along with him on this tour was
AGM Training & Head GG Fitness Institute
Ms Munira Kawad, Ms Prajakta Sawant,
Dr Ajish Abraham and Dr Waqaar Qureshi.
The trainers are now certified to carry out
this program.
So hurry! Book your session today.
Contact the Front desk at the gym to know
more.
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gold’s gym cyclothon 2012
The Gold’s Gym Cyclothon was held from Gold’s Gym Bandra to
NCPA (Nariman Point & Back) in association with the Tour de
India & the Bandra Cycle Club on 28th October 2012.
The ride took an hour and 30 minutes to complete with a halt
outside NCPA.
Riding with the group was Director Gold’s Gym India Mr Karan
Valecha, Chief Operating Officer Gold’s Gym India Mr Istayak
Ansari, Mr Asif Zakeria Corporator for H - West Ward, Ms Pooja
Chopra Miss India 2009 with more than 100 cyclists-a mix of
Gold’s Gym members and members of the Bandra Cycle Club.
In attendance also were the organising team BCC Co-Founders Mr Vishal Sharma & Mr
Mahesh Ajinkya, Mr Ajay Marwah member, Ms Althea Shah VP Marketing, Ms Gwendolyne
Quinn Asst Manager Marketing, Ms Rhea Figuereido Marketing Executive, Mr Amit Wig &
Mr Javed Baig Managers Gold’s Gym Bandra & Lower Parel respectively with their staff.
Track and Trail, the biggest manufacturers of bicycles gave cycles for the event.
The finale to the ride was a super show put up by the BCC BMX
stunt riders.
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launch
gurgaon - sec 14 (gym no - 70)
Golds Gym – Gurgaon-Sector 14 was launched on
25TH September 2012.
The 7000 sq ft gym situated on Main M.G. Road in
Sector 14 is equipped with 22 cardio stations from
Life fitness. The strength section also has
equipment from Life fitness.
The free weight section is complete with Barbells,
Plates & dumbbells from Ivanco USA up to 100 lbs.
launch
kolkata - salt lake (gym no - 71)
Golds Gym - Kolkata Salt Lake was launched on 1st November 2012.
The 7000 sq ft gym situated opp. City Centre is equipped with 22
cardio stations from Precor. The strength section also has
equipment from Precor. The free weight section is complete with
Barbells, Plates & dumbbells from Jade USA up to 100 lbs.
launch
patna - boring road (gym no - 72)
Gold’s Gym Patna Boring Road was launched on 15th November 2012 by
Hon'ble dy chief minister of Bihar Shri Sushil Kumar Modi along with
Hon'ble dy chairperson of State legislative council Shri Awadesh Narayan
Singh. Also present were Hon'ble Member of parliament Shri Ravi Shankar
Prasad, Hon'ble Member of legislative assembly Shri Arun Kumar Sinha &
Hon'ble Member of legislative assembly Shri Rajiv Ranjan by lighting the
lamp and unveiling the Gold’s Gym statue and certificate.
Celebrating the opening of their 2nd gym in Patna were Directors Mr
Devendra Singh, Mrs Anupama Singh, Mr Akashdeep Singh & Ms
Deepanjali Singh.
Present on the occasion from Gold’s Gym corporate were Ms Althea
Shah VP Marketing, Mr Nikhil Kakkar AGM Franchising, Ms Chaitali
Dabadgaonkar Manager Franchising with Mr. Pankaj Balwani
Managing Director Xplore, distributor of Hoist Fitness, Biospace
Inbody, Polar & Free Motion & Mr Bhadresh Mistry from Kunal
Kuwadekar and associates.
The celebrations continued at the Patna club with over 2000 people in
attendance. The popular band Nasha entertained the huge crowds. It
was a double celebration as Mr Devendra Singh also celebrated his
50th birthday with the cutting of his birthday cake.
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ndtv marks for sports
Gold’s Gym was the Fitness partner for the NDTV ‘Marks
for Sports’ campaign.
The ‘NDTV‘ Marks for Sports Campaign was held on 4th
November in Mumbai and Hyderabad.
Mumbai – Brand Ambassador Bipasha Basu &
Hyderabad Ambassador Sania Mirza interacted with the
crowd and also participated the games.
HYDERABAD
MUMBAI
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gold’s gym
mumbai - kandivali w
A DAY WITH NICOLE MONEER
& SANGRAM CHOUGULE
Gold’s Gym Kandivali (W) played host to Nicole
Moneer 2009, Ms Bikini Universe Classic champion
& Sangram Chougule - Mr Asia 2012 – Silver
medallist on Tuesday 9th October at 8.00 pm in
association with Unlimited Nutrition as part of their
Road Show 2012.
They interacted with members, gave away
merchandise and signed autographs.
Gold’s Gym Kandivali (W) had an
attendance of more than 100 members
along with Shashi Thadani, Director
Unlimited Nutrition.
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sheru classic - 2012
The 2nd season of the Sheru Classic Professional
Championship was held in the capital New Delhi at the I.G.
Stadium on 6th of October 2012. It was presented by Sheru
Aangarish, Hemant Aangarish along with Robin Chang from
American Media Inc. and Jim Manion, Chairman of the IFBB
Pro League in presence of a 15000 strong audience. SHERU
CLASSIC is now the 3rd biggest Body Building event in the
world with a cash purse of over US $2,10,000 (Rs.1.2 crores)
with separate contests for Men’s bodybuilding, Women’s
figure, Women’s bikini, Men’s 212, Power lifting, Para power
lifting and Men’s Physique.
Gold’s Gym was the Fitness Partner for the event.
The evening was hosted by Actress Neha Dhupia along with
Bob Chichrillo famous MC from USA.
This year’s event was a grander affair with a HEALTH &
FITNESS expo where supplement brands from all over the
world participated and interacted with fitness enthusiasts for
2 days to a large crowd of 25000 people in attendance. The
Expo had professional speakers from various Health and
fitness backgrounds giving valuable tips & seminars
discussing various topics and challenges in sports.
The highlight was the introduction of PARA POWER LIFTING
to encourage physically challenged athletes and winners
were awarded with cash awards of Rs.2.5 lacs by Chief guest
for the evening Mr. Oscar Fernandez (senior minster - All
India Congress). Prize distribution to the Para Athletes was
done by Olympic medallist wrestler Mr Sushil Kumar who
also announced that he would set up a category for wrestling
in the next season.
Present from Gold’s Gym India was Chief Operating Officer
Mr Istayak Ansari who presented the winners of the Women
Bikini category.
An evening before the Mega Event, Sheru Classic went to the
streets of Delhi. A road show was put up at Chandni Chowk to
give the people of Delhi a glimpse of what they could expect
from the event. Legendary IFBB Pro athletes like Jay Cutler,
Michael Kefalianos, Amit Sapir and Masoom Butt attended
and interacted with thousands of crazed bodybuilding fans!
For the First time Sheru Classic also included a Male model
hunt. Delhi-based fitness trainer Rohit Singh Rajput won the
position among 22 participants. He received a cash prize of
Rs 50,000/- and will be featured in internationally renowned
Bodybuilding & Fitness magazine ‘Muscular Development’
WINNERS
PRO-Body Building
Phil Heath, Kai Greene, Toney Freeman, Roelly Winklaar,
Michael Kefalianos
PRO–Figure
Erin Stern, Nicole Wilkins, Candice Keene, Heather Dees,
Gennifer Strobo
PRO–212
David Henry, Jose Raymond, Masoom Butt, Guy Cisternimo,
Lukas Osladil
PRO-Bikini
Nicole Nagrani, India Paulino, Nicole Moneer, Noemi Olah,
Jessica Paxon
happenings
Sheru Classic Production's Founders Mr. Sheru Aangrish
(extreme left) & Mr. Hemant Aangrish (extreme right) with
Mr. Istayak Ansari (COO, Gold's Gym India) at the Press
Conference.
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tour de india - cyclothon 2012
T he Godrej Eon Tour de India
presented by Hero Cycles,
2012 was conducted in 3
cities Mumbai, Srinagar and
Delhi.
It was the biggest, nosiest
and starriest race involving
54 nationalities. The
organizing committee consisted of ID Sports under the
guidance of Dr. Akil Khan and the Cycling Federation of India
and the race was promoted by Jammu and Kashmir
government, Maharashtra Cycling Association, Sport Ministry
of India, Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation and
Madhya Pradesh government.
It was a zero carbon footprint event and just a step towards
making cycling, a national sport.
Mr. David McQuaid (Son of Pat McQuaid) was the race director
for the races across Mumbai, Delhi and Srinagar.
Gold’s Gym was the Fitness Partner for the same.
The Mumbai 132 km race was held on Sunday, 2nd December.
The race for the Corporates and masses kick started at 7:00,
followed by kids at 8:00 and International professionals at
9:00am respectively. The event saw the presence of
personalities like Mr. Chaggan Bhujbal, Monica Bedi, Murli
Sharma, Aiysha Sagar, Sufi Sayyed, Chirag Patil and Ragini
Nandwani.
The Srinagar race was held on
December 4th. The event saw the
presence of Jammu and Kashmir
Government, CFI (Cycling
Federation of India), Maharashtra
Cycling federation, Sport Ministry
of India, Maharashtra Tourism
Development Corporation and Uttar
Pradesh government.
The finale was held in Delhi, on
Sunday, 9th December. The event
was marked by the presence of
political powers like Mr. Parminder
Dhindsa, Mr. R.S.Chibb, Corporates
and partners such as Rumy
Chhabra- Group MD, Metro Tyres
Ltd, Pankaj Munjal- MD&
Chairman, Hero Cycles, Kamal
Nandi, Executive Vice President- Sales & Marketing, Godrej
Appliances amongst others and also sport celebrities like
Mary Kom with presence from Bollywood Zarine Khan, Sonal
Chauhan, Zeenat Aman, Mugdha Godse, Riaz Ganji, Murli
Sharma, Sangraam Singh, Aditi Rao Hydari, Shazahn
Padamsee & Yuvika Chaudhary.
The prize money for the International Elite race was Rs. 15
lakhs (35000 US Dollars).