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14/03/2019

Brain changing benefits of exercises ! - Fitness is much beyond just weight loss!

What's the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today? Exercise! says neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki. Get inspired to go to the gym as Suzuki discusses the science of how working out boosts your mood and memory -- and protects your brain against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzhe...

07/03/2019

Health Camp on account of International Women's day Bannerghatta
Come by March 9 between 7:30-10:00 am !

07/03/2019

Heard of body shaming, but do you know whats Food Shaming? A thought provoking TEDx Talk!

EatLocal! ThinkGlobal!

Jinal Shah has been trained under and worked with Rujuta Diwekar as a diet and exercise consultant. In her short career, she has worked with a diverse set of...

06/03/2019

Celebrating Womens day with an interactive session on PCOD and PCOS!

05/03/2019

Amazing offers for womens day from March 5-March 8 on all packages!
Type "In" in the comments box if you are interested to avail the offer!

29/01/2019

Bolly beats fitness in a women-only fitness space!
Get started with this FUN fitness tomorrow!

28/01/2019

Are you fighting belly fat?
Carrying excess belly fat is a common problem in men and women. I have seen scores
of lean women with a belly bulge in the gym. Why is it so difficult to shed belly fat ?

All of us carry two types of fat cells- alpha and beta cells. Alpha cells respond well to an
exercise plus high protein / no sugar diet while the beta cells do not respond as well .
We tend to carry a lot more of the alpha fat cells in our legs, arms , neck, face etc
making it easier to shed fat in these areas. Beta cells are rampant in the belly, hips and
thighs making this type of fat quite stubborn to lose. The good news is that it is easy to
lose belly fat, provided you do it the sensible way.

1. You need lot more intense weight training than cardio to lose belly fat.
Remember that muscle boosts your metabolism . Intense weight training is a
great way to boost muscle mass in the body and shed fat. When you carry even
one pound of extra muscle , your metabolism is boosted. This means that you
burn more calories even when you are resting. You need to put more resistance
on your muscles by lifting heavier weights and doing compound workouts
2. There is no such thing as spot reduction of fat - You cannot lose belly fat by doing a
thousand crunches everyday. By doing this , your Ab muscles do get a lot stronger but
the fat covering them is going nowhere. You need to lose overall body fat. When men
shred their body fat percentage to below 10 % and women below 15 %, belly fat
disappears automatically
3. It’s a myth that cardio alone is sufficient to reduce belly fat. It is quite difficult to
perform intense cardio workouts. They not only pump up your heart rate but they leave
you breathless. A runner can sprint over short distances . As distances increase ,
runners bring down their pace. Hence, unless you do intense cardio for over an hour
everyday, it is difficult to shed that stubborn fat in the body. The sensible way is to do a
short spell of intense cardio followed by intense weight training
4. A clean diet helps in reduction of overall fat. A diet devoid of junk food and sugars
and one which is high in protein , moderate amount of good fats and low amounts of
complex carbs can do wonders to your belly profile.

23/01/2019

Free Bolly Beats demo session this Friday Jan 25 6-7 pm.
Only 20 slots available.
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14/01/2019

Why are Fad diets dangerous ?

What is a fad diet ? It’s a diet which becomes popular because it promises amazing weight loss in minimal time. It becomes a fad as invariably it is endorsed by a celebrity ( who gets paid to market it) and goes viral on social media.

Some popular diet plans are South beach, Atkin’s, Paleo, Vegan, Ketogenic, detox, weight watchers, Raw food diet etc. What do these diet plans have in common ? They are backed by people or corporations who care more about their profits than your health. These diets promise quick results , hence people are tempted to try them. Invariably most of these diets lack the nutrition that the body needs.

Pressure in Hollywood and Bollywood to stay thin leads celebrities to attempt these diets in the public eye. However we only see the glamorous side of these people and do not know the negative effects of these diets on them. Social media also allows for unfiltered display of information. Anything can be written or advertised without scientific backing. Young people are the biggest users of social media. These fad diets can be doubly dangerous on young adults as it can lead to a lifetime of unhealthy habits and eating disorders.

Social media also plays a huge role in the popularity of such fads. Sites like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter allow for an unfiltered display of information. Pretty much anything can be posted and seen, and there is no requirement for scientific facts to back up what is being advertised. Young people are the biggest users of social media, and also the most impressionable age group. These diets can be twice as dangerous to someone at an influential age, and if left unchanged, could lead to lifelong unhealthy habits and even eating disorders.

Take the example of an All fruit diet which promises huge amount of weight loss in a week . Fruit is good for you but it does not contain everything that your body requires to function properly. It excludes protein and fats.While the sugar in fruits is natural, it can overload the pancreas which release insulin to control sugar in the body. Besides, this type of diet delivers less than 500 calories a day which is significantly insufficient for the human body. The famous actor Ashton Kutcher tried it and had to be hospitalized due to headache, dizziness and drop in blood pressure.

It takes months and years to pile on the weight. You need to understand that it takes as long or even longer to shed it but more importantly manage it lifelong. No fad diet can give you that. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and practice moderation. This is the only recipe for sustained weight management !

09/01/2019

Tips for healthy, Happy life!

07/01/2019

03/01/2019

Belly Dance demo session in a women-only fitness space!
Come by this Saturday Jan 5 between 10:30-11:30 am
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31/12/2018

Belly Dance Sessions in a women-only fitness space!
Two different batches :Weekdays : Tuesday and Wednesday 6-7 pm.
Weekends : Saturday 10 am - 12 noon

Limited slots! Reply now to register or call 080 49597746 to book your slot!

24/12/2018

How to improve your personality?

You must have often heard people say that true beauty comes from within.
It is true that your looks can capture the other person’s attention towards you, but it is your charisma, confidence and beauty that captures his/her heart. While we can only enhance our looks to a certain extent, we have the ability to improve the personality as much as we want.

Here are a few ways to improve your personality and thereby your attractiveness

1. Be a good listener:There is nothing more appealing than having someone listen to you intently making you feel like you are the only person in the world.
2. Be a good conversationalist: This relates to how much you read and know. Once you have much to contribute, learn how to talk about it with others. An interesting conversation makes you attractive to others
3. Have a unique outlook: Have an opinion, even if it differs from others. This will make you more interesting and stimulating to be with.
4. Have a positive outlook: Who wants to be with a negative person? Light up the room with your positive energy. Smile warmly, spread cheer and enliven others with your presence
5. Be fun and humorous: Make others laugh and smile by being humorous. Everyone has a humorous side. You just need to bring it out by seeing the bright side of things and learning to laugh at yourself.
6. Treat people with respect: Being honest and true to your word will bring you the admiration and respect of others. Nothing improves your personality more than integrity and respect for others, as well as respect for yourself.

Above all, just be yourself. Each of us is unique and this uniqueness is what makes you interesting to others. Attempting to be like someone else will make you lose “YOU” . It also makes you less attractive.

19/12/2018

Take your first step for a HEALTHY, HAPPY YOU!