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Shape 'n' Smile- The Fitness Studio: Benefits of Amlas

Shape 'n' Smile- The Fitness Studio: Benefits of Amlas: Eat Amla: -It is very helpful for skin diseases,promotes glow on skin & delays wrinkles or loosening of skin. -stimulates hair follicl...

Fitness Mantra of Amisha Patel

Customize Fitness

"I workout 4 days a week. I do crunches,weights,work on cross trainer-basically a variety of workouts that keep the session interesting and challenging. It is necessary to customize your training, dont let your body get used to one routine. Shock your system once in a while.

Eat Healthy

"Crash dieting is a strict no-no for me. Once u stop the diet,the weight comes back. Anything that is so extreme is never good. And remember, if you starve,your body holds on to the fat and your immunity crashes. So,eating on time,eating in moderation and eating healthy-they are the only rules I follow."Says Amisha Patel.

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Benefits of Amlas

Eat Amla:

-It is very helpful for skin diseases,promotes glow on skin & delays wrinkles or loosening of skin.

-stimulates hair follicles thus promoting hair growth and also improves texture of the hair & prevents premature graying of hair & dandruff & Act as natural hair conditioner.

-Provides good nourishment & also helps in normalizing blood supply

-Acts as an effective natural cure for indigestion,acidity,constipation,gastric troubles & flatulence.

-Helpful in improving liver function,lowering cholesterol & blood sugar level.

-It also works as brain tonic & helps to alertness & memory.

- Amla finds gr8 application in improving eyesight.

- It also improves general health weakness and makes our body’s immune system strong therefore help to fight diseases.

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Eat Broccoli n get Benefitted

Benefits of Broccoli

Nervous System: Broccoli contains a high amount of potassium, which helps maintain a healthy nervous system and optimal brain function, as well as promotes regular muscle growth.

Blood Pressure: Along with a high amount of potassium, Broccoli also contains magnesium and calcium that help regulate blood pressure.

Vitamin C: One cup of broccoli contains the RDA of vitamin C, an antioxidant necessary for fighting against free radicals. Moreover, vitamin C is an effective antihistamine for easing the discomfort of the common cold.

Bone Health: Broccoli contains high levels of both calcium and vitamin K, both of which are important for bone health and prevention of osteoporosis.

Sun Damage: Broccoli is helpful in repairing skin damage thanks to the glucoraphanin it contains which helps the skin to detoxify and repair itself.

Diet Aid Broccoli is high in fiber, which aids in digestion, prevents constipation, maintains low blood sugar, and curbs overeating. Furthermore, a cup of broccoli has as much protein as a cup of rice or corn with half the calories.

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Abdominal exercises do’s and dont’s

Do’s 

• Do use a slow controlled pace.
• Do make every repetition count.
• Do let your abdominal do the work.
• Do lift your shoulder blades off the ground.
• Do keep your back flat against the floor.
• Do exhale as you come up; inhale as you release 

Dont’s 

• Don’t arch your back.
• Don’t hold your breath.
• Don’t pull with your neck.
• Don’t use a jerking motion.

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Music and Workout-Check out the relation

-The first is the fact that music can lower your perception of effort by as much as 10 percent tricking your mind into feeling less fatigued during a workout and also encouraging positive thoughts – which ultimately means you feel less pain.

-“When it’s time to redline it on the turbo, I use dance music. It just makes the session go easier in terms of how much of a psychological effort it can be to push and hold levels of effort. Also, when sets are long, music helps the time to go quicker.”

-Music with a fast tempo can be used to pump you up prior to competition, while slower music can be used to calm your nerves and focus – but finding the right tracks for you is crucial.

-It’s all very well getting nervous and psyched up, but if your adrenaline and endorphin levels are too high, too early, it can effect your arousal level to such an extent that there will be a massive dip in performance. Getting the music right in preparation is crucial. It’s about enabling athletes to be more self-aware and knowing what music makes them feel a certain way.

Water retention-Barrier of weightloss programme.

Water retention, also known as fluid retention refers to an excessive build up of fluid in the circulatory system, body tissues, or cavities in the body. Up to 70% of the human body consists of water. Water exists both inside and outside our body's cells. Blood is mostly made up of water, as are our organs and muscles.

Up to 70% of our body is water:
Muscle is made up of approximately 75% water
Fat consists of about 50% water
Bones are made up of about 50% water

Fluid regularly leaks into body tissues from the blood. The lymphatic system is a network of tubes throughout the body that drains this fluid (called lymph) from tissues and empties it back into the bloodstream. Fluid retention (oedema) occurs when the fluid isn’t removed from the tissues.

The two broad categories of fluid retention include generalized oedema, when swelling occurs throughout the body, and localized oedema when particular parts of the body are affected.

The wide range of causes includes the body’s reaction to hot weather, a high salt intake, and the hormones associated with the menstrual cycle. However, it’s recommended that you see your doctor rather than self-treat, because oedema can be symptomatic of serious medical conditions such as heart, kidney or liver disease.

Symptoms can include:

-Swelling of affected body parts

-Feet, ankles and hands are commonly affected

-The affected body parts may ache

-The joints may feel stiff

-Rapid weight gain over a few days or weeks

-Unexplained weight fluctuations

Some of the many common causes of fluid retention include:

-Gravity – standing up for long periods of time allows fluid to ‘pool’ in the tissues of the lower leg.

-Hot weather – the body tends to be less efficient at removing fluid from tissues during the summer months.

-Menstrual cycle – Some women experience oedema in the two weeks prior to menstruation.

-Pregnancy – hormones encourage the body to hold onto excess fluid.

-The Pill – oral contraceptives that include oestrogen can trigger fluid retention.

-Dietary deficiency – such as insufficient protein or vitamin B1 (thiamine) in the diet.

Treatment for fluid retention

 

Depending on the cause, treatment may include:

-A low-salt diet:Reduce the amount of salt in your diet; for instance, don’t add salt during the cooking process and stop salting your meals at the table. Avoid foods like potato chips and salted peanuts. Be wary of processed foods such as manufactured meats, which tend to contain ‘hidden’ salt.

-Diuretics (water pills)

-Lifestyle changes in response to the underlying medical condition: for example, avoidance of alcohol if liver disease is the cause

-Changes to medication or dosage, if drugs are the cause

-Dietary adjustments, if malnutrition is the cause

-Drink plenty of water. It may sound contradictory, but a well-hydrated body is less likely to retain fluid.

-Cut back on dehydrating drinks such as tea, coffee and alcohol.

-Cranberry juice has a mild diuretic action.

-Lie down with your legs higher than your head, when possible.

-Exercise regularly.

Weight loss Checklist

Weight loss Atyachaar

Aaliya, a young beautiful glowing plump girl sitting at a Coffee Shop eating a chocolate brownie with extra scoop of vanilla Ice-cream,waiting for somebody. Aah...thats me,Aarti Mahajan.

Its a short story about this cute girl who is a legend of weight loss drama,which she is practicing since 6-7 years. I know...I know....you are surprised....thats a pretty long time for weight-loss programme. What is that which is delaying her to reach her ultimate destination...lets find it out.

Don't guess...I am telling you the real and funny reason behind this tragic story.

Aaliya used to put all her thundering efforts when she gets motivated. She does lots of mindless workout and eating. Yeah...here comes the culprit.

She is a victim of imbalance between two key weight-loss players: "Calories out" (how much she eats) and "Calories Out"(how much she burns).

The crazy hard sweat session not only torches calories and revs your metabolism but can also up your hunger quotient.

And when she used to feel hungry,she used to pounce over food hence practice mindless eating. A creamy pasta , garlic bread and a big mug of so called Diet cola drink. Almost double the calories burnt...Lol...!
Hey! The story does'nt end here. Interesting part is yet to come.Then after few weeks,when her weighing scale did'nt show her expected (Unrealistic) results,even worse it spiked,she used to get upset.And then she leaves all her workout regimens.Hence,starts emotional eating.Then she calls me up in a coffee shop for some motivation and a little push.

Points to remember:

*Stop emotional eating....that actually makes u fat...try to b happy always n stay in a company of positive people as much as you can :)
*Consistency is the important. Make It Fun and Sustainable - Pick a desired activity such as walking, cycling, running, or skiing and then just consistently commit to one hour per day. The consistency elevates the body's metabolism and will burn more calories around the clock, not just during exercise.
*Exercise At A Conversational Pace - The bottom line is to keep the heart rate below 80% of its maximum while developing an aerobic foundation and to build upon its capacity. This takes several months time and means no ego workouts. The no pain, no gain philosophy goes out the window.
*Hydrate Like Water Was The Workout - Drink early and often, long before becoming thirsty and drink all day long. The body is made up of over 60% water.
* Workout With A Partner - The socialization makes the commitment easier, more fun, and helps with staying committed for the long haul.

Hope you liked the story. Waiting for your feedback.

Stay Blessed.

Plight of a Fitness Trainer

Being a fitness trainer is not an easy job at hand. People usually think it’s the easiest thing to do but they don’t  ever realize that they have a lot to deal with, besides giving usual instructions, diet planning and motivating people they have to deal with people coming to them with their unrealistic demands , some like “ I am getting married next month and I want to lose 15 kgs “ or “ I want  abs like Salman Khan in two months duration” . Some come and say they want a chiseled face like Saif Ali Khan or flat stomach like Katrina kaif etc. These are such unrealistic demands made by some of the people. Fitness trainers are neither Gods nor magicians, but people don’t understand this fact and make fitness trainer’s job tougher. It gets really difficult at times explaining people all the reasons why modifications in their body types in not that easy as they feel. But a fitness trainer can guide them how to achieve their goals. But for that one needs to have patience. Patience & preserverence are the key to success. Moreover trust on a professional fitness trainer. He knows his job and will help you to achieve your goals in a right way. Because if you try things on your own chances are there that you may hurt yourself.

Another impractical demand made is that of Spot reduction. Firstly, people should know that one doesn’t lose weight from a particular body part but entire body. Women have tendency to accumulate weight in the lower abdomen area, whereas men have tendency to accumulate fats in the lower back area. Consistent workout can tone up the whole body.

Mostly people perceive fitness as fashion statement. Nobody wants to push them hard and wants extra-ordinary results by such minimal efforts. So they should understand that fitness is just not a fad it is actually the way of life. It’s a good method to do regular exercise 3-5 times per week to reduce fat, lose weight, increase muscle and make energetic, for example, running, swimming and cycling. If you haven’t carried out regular exercise, you should prevent physical injury. Excessive exercise will increase appetite, and thus you cannot lose weight. So moderation is the way how to move.

The most common demand that people come up with is losing weight just before marriage. It’s hard to understand how just marriage sets the deadline to lose weight. It takes a minimum of month’s time for the body to get adapted to the workout. After a month, one begins to lose weight in grams and then gradually to kilos per month. As everybody knows there is no shortcut to success so there is no shortcut to weight loss too. Losing weight is a gradual process and shouldn't be forced. Human body isn't a machine it takes its own time to adapt to changes made on it. At times people put a lot of pressure on their body which is not adapted to strenuous work out leading to muscle injuries. One should keep this thing in mind that if he/she is going for weight loss programme one should take it as a long term goal like for instance 4-5 kgs a month and approximately 20 kgs in 4-5 months duration and not like 20 kilos in one month. Remember this will be unhealthy and risky practice. Medical practitioners also recommend losing weight at moderate and gradual pace.

Many people stop eating food to reduce their weight. Beware of such practices if you don’t eat sufficient food (which involves calories, vitamins, minerals and fibers) your immune system will become weak. Your body relies on vitamins and minerals to perform a number of essential functions. If you become deficient in any of the thirteen vitamins you may not be able to perform some of these functions properly which can have a negative impact on your BMR. There are lots of vitamin rich foods including fruits, vegetables, eggs, liver and nuts. To maximize your metabolism you need to make sure you are getting the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for all your vitamins from the foods you eat. It will keep your BMR at its optimal level and also promote good overall health. However, like with fibre you need to make sure you don’t overdose. Getting too many vitamins has a number of adverse effects including cell and organ damage.
Your weight loss programme should focus on reducing the intake of calories and not stopping the intake of calories. Further you should also increase the daily expense of calories by regular exercise.

Stay Fit :)