January, 2013 - Gold`s Gym India
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January, 2013 - Gold`s Gym India
January, 2013 www.goldsgymindia.com Celeb Talk Meet Mahesh Bhupathi, Take a bow, champ! Health & Care Exercise for your Astrology Health & Care Winter Care for your Hair & Skin director speak 1 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 2 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 Contributing Writers 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 23 24 42 44 46 48 page 20 Team Pulse chief editor: ALTHEA SHAH 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 Althea Shah - Vice President, Marketing editorial co-ordination: Roshni Abbhi - Marketing Manager Gwendolyne Quinn - Asst Manager, Marketing Rhea Figueiredo - Marketing Executive Sapna Kori - Graphic Designer space marketing by: Pooja Thakur - Head, Ad Sales Swagata Prasad - Asst Manager-Ad sales Sanyukta D. Khandke - Sr. Executive, Ad Sales Aseem Chaturvedi - Ad Sales Executive Bhagyashree Shukla - Ad Sales Executive Mahek Khan - Ad sales executive cover: Photograph courtesy - Reuters magazine design by: Foursight Communications, E: [email protected] printed by: Prime Enterprises, [email protected] corporate office: MARIA VEENA PRATIBHA Nutritionist Gold’s Gym Bengaluru - Kalyan Nagar SAMINA KHAN Nutritionist Gold’s Gym Mumbai - Kandivali E F2 Fun & Fitness (I) Pvt Ltd., An ISO 9001:2008 Certified Company, 225, Karishma, Ground Floor, Junction of Guru Gangeshwar Marg & 12th Road, Khar (W), Mumbai - 52 Tel.: +91 22 2648 5013/ 14 www.goldsgymindia.com advertising enquires on: e: [email protected] t: +91 98204 44285/ +91 92235 93185 e: [email protected] t: +91 92233 00255 4 health & care 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. health & care 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. January, 2013 5 6 health & care 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. health & care 8 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. · 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 · · 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 · · 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 · · 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 · · 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 10 health & care 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. 12 health & care 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: } Stress } Poor nutrition } Fatigue and lack of sleep } Cigarette smoking } 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. health & care 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 January, 2013 13 14 health & care 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." 16 health & care 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 18 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.. January, 2013 19 20 health & care 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. health & care 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. January, 2013 21 22 health & care 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. health & care 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." January, 2013 23 24 happenings 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. 26 happenings 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 happenings 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. January, 2013 27 28 happenings 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. 30 happenings 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 gold’s gym mumbai - vashi Members geared up and danced to the traditional garba this navratri. A good way to combine fitness & fun. 32 happenings 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. 34 happenings 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 happenings 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. January, 2013 35 36 happenings 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. happenings 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 January, 2013 37 38 happenings 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 40 happenings 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. happenings 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. January, 2013 41 42 happenings 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. 44 happenings 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 happenings 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. January, 2013 45 46 happenings 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. January, 2013 47 48 happenings 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).