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Zareer Patell at Silhouette Aerobics-

The ‘Fitness Guru’ & ‘Jazz Pianist’ in the Nawab County

“The fabled fountain of youth has become a reality. Centuries ago, Ponce de Leon went chasing after it & started a trend that exists to this day. The waters of the Bahamas & Florida that de Leon believed could restore health & youth – although nice to swim in – didn’t quite cut it. You can also forget about finding the answer on some mountaintop. The answer to that dream lies with the grand master of fitness – Mr. Zareer Patell, black belt - fitness trainer (since 1972) & trainer of trainers, columnist, & consultant on call - at Silhouette Aerobics. He was the person who brought Karate to the city in 1972, Aerobics in 1984, Cardio Kickboxing in 1999, & Taichi in 2000. The Zareer Patell saga is a living proof that growing older chronologically isn’t the same as aging. At 68-plus years young, Zareer looks younger & runs the show with the energy of a 19 year old. Pioneering Karate in the twin cities in 1973, & Aerobics in 1984, & Cardio Kickboxing in 1999, & Taichi (Chinese shadow boxing) in 2000, Zareer has set a standard of ‘Health & Fitness’ for all of us here – & needs no introduction. And what adds more dimension to his fit & impressive status is his 14 years of Pharma background & 30 years of teaching Aerobics, Martial Arts, Weight Training, Sports Conditioning & Taichi to thousands of students. Having worked for Smith Kline & French Pharmaceuticals, Zareer derived ample knowledge about the human body, diseases, medicine & nutrition, not to mention his marketing ability. Born in 1952 in Secunderabad, Zareer took up two passions simultaneously, that is; Martial Arts cm Fitness & Western Classical Music. He is considered as the pioneer & a walking encyclopaedia on health & fitness. Thirty-five years hence, Zareer has carved a niche for himself as the most successful fitness trainer in Hyderabad. A black belt from the Okinawan Go-Ju Ryu Karate-do Federation, Bombay, Zareer took his lessons from Sensei Pervez Mistry, the legend of Karate in India. As he recalls, “No amount of commercialised fitness training programs can ever hold a candle to the rigorous training one goes through for years mastering Martial Arts”. It’s just not the years of experience that makes him special but also his ability to make you understand & explain in simple terms the importance of health & fitness. A regular fitness columnist & consultant on call in leading newspapers, Zareer has enlightened scores of readers on issues of fitness, medicine & nutrition & freed them from the shackles of mediocrity & inferiority, infusing in them a biological quality, generated by the health & fitness life-style. After having practised fitness at the Louis Pasteur University’s Sports Center, Strasbourg - France, Zareer returned in 1990 to set up the city’s fitness facility at the Country Club. He has trained famous Telugu film stars in Karate & body sculpting & cross-trained national & international sportsmen in Tennis & Cricket. And remember this; Zareer’s training insights are priceless. Nobody has the inside stuff like he does; And, if any should doubt the penetration of trainer Zareer Patell’s influence into Hyderabad’s fitness culture, then his various testimonials in leading newspapers & magazines must silence all, but the most skeptical. He has also been featured for 3 years on Gemini Television as an Aerobic trainer. His talks on health & fitness on the All India Radio – Hyderabad is nothing new. He says: “Come on board with me for 3 months, & I’ll show you the secrets… how to lose fat without losing muscle tone & the best foods to eat for peak fitness & health. At the end, I’ll reward you with the body you want.”
His system worked on him- surely it will work on you. Apart from the traditional aerobics & weight training sessions that he conducts, Zareer, also pioneered a new system of aerobics called, Cardio Kickboxing, as a variant to a normal routine. The ‘Karate-Chop’, once a vibrant part of Hollywood action films, is seeing a revival amongst children & teens in form of Cardio Kickboxing. Kickboxing combines Karate & boxing moves in an aerobic step mode. It provides a full body workout, emphasizing lower body balance, upper body tone & abdominal strength, set to high-energy music. “This is it! The strongest fat-burning workout fit for the millennium – that’s fast, fun & furious. You’ll need to learn how to stand, make a fist, punch & kick & move with music. You will also learn the technique & philosophy behind moves. For example; you can learn how to use a simple ‘cat-like’ move with a strike so natural your grand-ma could pull it off against Mike Tyson”, says Zareer, the grand dad of fitness. And…just when you think that you know every thing about Zareer, you discover that he is a trained pianist having a Higher Local degree in western classical music from the Trinity College of Music, London. “I started my journey into the world of music rather late. I was 14 years old but fell in love with the piano from day one & within four years completed my eight grade with merits,” reveals Zareer. A consummate master of musical technique & mastery, Zareer has given numerous jazz performances here as well as abroad. He has also recorded & composed music for a host of jingles & television series. He is also a sought-after music tutor & teaches for a select few & gives special emphasis on technique in improvisation & creativity. His stint in France made him tap his full potential as a Jazz pianist. “ I like western classical music & enjoy its richness. But jazz is the medium through which I can express my technique freely. When I am playing at my best, it is a moving thing to experience emotionally & intellectually the vigor & force of simple jazz, the complexities of the phrases, the runs & arpeggios”, quips the pianist. Though this kind of music may not appeal to many, it doesn’t bother the fitness trainer & musician. “I do not mind playing to a few as long as they understand the soul of jazz,” he says honestly. Fitness Curriculum includes:

• Personalized, first hand training packed with training advice
• Aerobics “fat… burning’, burning’, burning’…
• Cardio Kickboxing the ultimate defense against fat!
• Weight Training sculpt the body you want
• Sports Conditioning & Cross Training
All about Weight Control & Nutrition – ‘Sometimes you have to Lose to Win’
• ‘Girl Power’ (self-defense)
• As a Personal Trainer at your own home
• Training, & Diet Recuperation strategies in your 40s, 50s, & beyond
• Consultant ‘on call’ for health & fitness queries

Email: zareerpatell@gmail.com

“Sometimes you have to Lose to Win”.

04/12/2025

“HRT - The Dilemma”

Many women in early 2002 who saw hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as their fountain of youth were shocked to learn that it not only failed to deliver many promised benefits but also increased risks of certain illnesses.

The biggest shock came that summer when a major arm of the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) was halted after women on HRT showed higher risks of breast cancer, stroke, and heart disease. What was thought to protect the heart appeared to do the opposite. Yes, fewer hip fractures and lower colon cancer rates were seen, but overall risks outweighed the possible gains.

Two decades later, science sees this very differently. The early conclusions were misread and applied to the wrong group. WHI participants averaged 63 years of age, many more than 10 years past menopause, already carrying age-related vascular changes. The study also used equine estrogen from pregnant mares and synthetic progestin - both now known to have stronger cardiovascular impacts than today’s estradiol and micronized progesterone.

Take it or not?

The “Timing Hypothesis” is now widely accepted: Starting HRT within 10 years of menopause or before 60 offers net cardiovascular benefits and lowers overall mortality.

HRT can be safe and effective when begun at the right time using transdermal estrogen and micronized progesterone.

Yet, HRT remains a mixed bag. Consult your doctor, undergo personalised assessment, understand risks, tailor your plan, monitor regularly, and consider alternatives like resistance training and cardio - especially if osteoporosis and heart health are your primary concerns.

Zareer Patell

02/12/2025

Feel-Good - Look-Good - “PILL”

Long before humans discovered cardio contraptions and workout stations, physical activity was built into everyday life.

Inventions like cars, telephones, and computers liberated us from hard labour and created space for leisure activities like exercise. Yet, paradoxically, these labour-saving devices haven’t helped much - barely 10% of people work out regularly.

Interestingly, over the past 25 years, levels of depression and stress have steadily risen. As early as 1998, studies showed that men and women who trained regularly experienced less stress and tension on the days they exercised, and significantly higher stress on days they didn’t.

The tragedy is that despite overwhelming evidence about the psychological benefits of exercise through gyms, workout centres, and running tracks indoors and outdoors - such utilities still remain half empty.

We need to remind ourselves that exercise is far more than just a path to looking good. It keeps us energetic throughout the day and delivers powerful physical and psychological benefits over time.

So the next time you feel lethargic and assume that working out will make you feel even more tired, resist the urge to skip it - even if your brain is trying to persuade you otherwise.

Zareer Patell - Black Belt, Personal & Fitness Trainer, Wellness Columnist, Consultant on Call

02/12/2025

“AB’-YSMAL” News about Electrical Muscle Stimulation

Can you build rock hard “abs” or shrink fat circled around your waist while watching TV or sitting on your computer?

Plenty of infomercials claim to do so - the makers of electrical muscle stimulation contraptions (EMS) would have us believe that “hooking up”’and turning on the right switch can - not only burn fat but also add muscle (6-pack) while you wait.

Let’s be clear: this is marketing nonsense. The FDA has not cleared EMS devices for fat loss, muscle building, or body shaping, simply because the technology cannot biologically produce those results.

What EMS can do is valuable, but very different from what is advertised. EMS has a long, respected history in medical rehabilitation - for paralytic patients, for post-surgical recovery, after fractures, and to retrain muscles that have lost function. It improves blood circulation, neuromuscular activation, and functional movement in people who genuinely need medical support.

But using these devices to get a “model’s body,” burn fat, or replace real training is absurd and physiologically impossible.

Fat loss comes from a calorie deficit and cardio, and muscle growth comes from progressive resistance training, proper nutrition, and recovery - not from passive electrical pulses.

Don’t let gadgets mislead you. Science still wins over shortcuts.

Zareer Patell

25/11/2025

The Illusion of Health

We often assume that a man with carved muscles, and a powerful frame must be the picture of perfect health. But health is not a statue to admire. What looks strong on the surface may be fragile inside, and what looks ordinary may be running effortlessly for decades.

For years, athletes, bodybuilders, and wrestlers, lived on high calories coming from carbohydrates (sugar), huge quantities of food, and relentless physical stress. Then, their bodies burned sugar like firewood in a furnace - their pancreas pushed out insulin like a factory on overdrive, and their muscles soaked up glucose like a sponge.

Past their competitive years, the furnace cools, sugar calories stay, eating huge quantities of food continues - turning everything into fat and inflammation.

Over time, the pancreas, once forced into years of heavy labour, begin to wear out. Insulin resistance creeps in, blood sugar rises, and type 2 diabetes follows like a shadow.

Joints that once carried enormous loads now crumble. Knees get replaced, backs break down, arteries narrow, and fatty liver sets in.

Meanwhile, the quiet winner in this story is the simple man working in the fields - the one who eats fresh food growing out of soil, sleeps early, breathes clean air, and never floods his body with sugar or supplements. He ages slowly, without drama. His strength is like the roots of a tree - unseen, but enduring. This is the real paradox.

So don’t judge health by the cover. Judge it by the chemistry within.

Zareer Patell - Black Belt, Personal Trainer, Wellness Columnist, Consultamt on Call (since 1972)

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22/11/2025

Outsmart “Food Marketing”

Our world is experiencing vast and rapid changes - and our deteriorating health is one of the major concerns of this century.

Historical documents show that in the 1960s, the sugar industry funded research that downplayed the risks of sugar and highlighted the hazards of fat as the main cause for heart disease.

Then some nutritionists with vested interests and concerns about the cholesterol content in eggs bashed the egg industry which made the dairy industry promptly launch marketing campaigns promoting a diet that emphasised dairy products over eggs.

Eggs became sinful and sugary cereals took their place while doctors ignored the fact that the body makes its own cholesterol. Cut back on dietary cholesterol, and the body continues to make its own.

From the mid1990s onwards the plant-based alternatives industry campaigned against the traditional milk industry.

This duplicitous behavior of several food companies over many decades reflects a worrisome split-corporate-personality, as they contribute to public health problems and simultaneously engage in activities to prevent them.

The question to ask is, whether processed foods cause health problems or is it our own fault? The answer is self-evident: people make wrong choices and do not want to be accountable for their own actions.

Put another way, with that person who chooses a heap of french fries over a serving of healthy salad, there is not much to discuss or argue. Let him stew in his own juice.

Zareer Patell

19/11/2025

When 1+1 is Better!

If you trace the lineage of aerobic exercise, it takes you back to the 1970s - the era of the great “running boom,” when outdoor running was popularised as a way to improve health and shed body fat.

A decade later, two new forms of aerobics took centre stage: aerobic dance and the computerised stationary bike. By the 1990s, cardio kickboxing exploded in popularity, earning the title of the ultimate fat-burning workout of the century.

Soon after came a dominant shift in the fitness world: cross-training. Exercise physiologists - many influenced by the bodybuilding community - proposed that combining aerobic exercise with weight training created a well-balanced formula to improve cardiovascular health, regulate body fat, and enhance muscle mass and bone density. In essence, taking the best of both worlds simply worked better.

Cardio clearly outperformed weight training when it came to body-fat control - while the stop-and-go nature of weight training relied heavily on glycogen stores from the blood, muscles, and liver as the primary fuel for muscle growth.

Strategy?

Lift first, then follow with 20 minutes of cardio. You’ll have the energy to hit your target heart rate, and by the time you begin your cardio, you’ll likely be closer to the fat-burning mode you’re aiming for.

This is the science of synergy - and why the combination works.

Zareer Patell

15/11/2025

Word “DIET” - a put off..!

Your diet is nearly 75% of the battle when it comes to health and longevity.

Why 75%? Because as important as it is, exercise only provides a stimulus for eliciting the response of muscle strength, size, endurance and performance. The real story - the one that shapes physiology, metabolic health, mental health, and long-term vitality - is “nutrition”.

Nutrition determines the quality of your life. “You are what you eat” isn’t just a saying; it's scientific reality. Proper nutrition drives positive adaptation in everything you do - training, learning, creating, performing, even ageing well.

Nutrition isn’t only about preventing heart disease, cancer or diabetes. It affects mood, brain function, immunity, allergies, asthma, arthritis, and even conditions like fibromyalgia and hypoglycaemia.

Yet many people struggle to get on the right track simply because of one word: diet. After decades of fad diets and false promises, the word typically carries the connotation of suffering, deprivation and starvation.

Therefore it’s time to change the language. Replace “diet” with Nutrition - that encompasses foods, nutrients, how much and when; and then you find out that it doesn’t take the iron discipline and self-sacrifice of a Tibetan monk to diet.

Zareer Patell

13/11/2025

The Start of “Goodness”

The ancient Greeks were revered for their athleticism, courage, and leadership. They were known to have trained with early forms of barbells.

Nearly 2,000 years later, the 19th century saw the rise of industrialism and a mass migration to big cities. Office jobs confined people to desks, sparking awareness of the need for regular exercise as part of a healthy life.

By the mid-1800s, the first commercial gym opened in Paris, followed by the YMCA in London - a movement that soon spread to the USA and Canada.

By the mid-1900s, driven by the physical demands of warfare, the concept of the “health club” emerged after World War II. In those days, a gym membership card was a badge of modern vitality.

Today, fitness has taken countless forms - from gyms and yoga studios to kickboxing centers; personalized training to online platforms. Information on exercise, nutrition, and health is now just a click away.

Yet, as our societies become increasingly driven by social media, AI and technology, a strong association with chair-bound jobs and sedentary behaviour has caused a higher risk of obesity, eye strain, lung and cardiovascular problems, with more such ailments increasingly evident.

Fitness, strength, and mobility are no longer luxuries - they’re vital for survival in a world that sits too much and moves too little.

Zareer Patell

11/11/2025

OZEM’ - is it the right PIC?

The weight-loss obsession, long embraced by the elite, has found a new fix in Ozempic (semaglutide) - the “Miracle Drug” of the 21st century.

There’s no denying that semaglutide has revolutionized weight loss for people with chronic obesity and related conditions. But when used as a quick-fix for general slimming, it spells trouble.

So one must ask - is Ozempic (GLP-1) truly a miracle drug, or just “too good to be true,” given the $2-billion lawsuits against its maker, Novo Nordisk, for failing to warn users of severe side effects such as gastroparesis, bowel obstruction, vision loss, and gallbladder issues, and more?

Serena Williams calls it “safe and effective” as a spokesperson for the telehealth firm RO - a company in which her husband is an investor-director. Profits over patients? That seems the real story.

Originally developed for type-2 diabetes, Ozempic soon became a blockbuster for weight loss - lowering blood sugar, slowing digestion, and inducing a sense of fullness.

Novo Nordisk knew of side effects during trials but downplayed their significance. The FDA approved the drug in 2017; complaints followed soon after. In 2022 came warnings about gallbladder disease, in 2023 about intestinal blockage, in 2024 about pulmonary aspiration, and by 2025, pancreatitis was added to the list.

Users also report “Ozempic face” - hollow cheeks, sagging skin, muscle, and bone loss - consequences of rapid, unnatural weight loss.

So why trust a company facing lawsuits and leaning on celebrity marketing - when natural, lasting alternatives exist? Balanced nutrition, strength training, and clinically validated, pharmaceutical-grade supplements can support both weight and blood-sugar control - without turning you into a lab experiment.

Zareer Patell

08/11/2025

Damocles over a Woman’s Head!

Even though heart disease statistically poses a greater risk, many women fear breast cancer more than any other disease or personal disaster - especially when there’s a worrying family history.

Today, breast cancer isn’t the threat it once was. Ongoing research continues to suggest ways to minimize risk, while early detection and effective treatment options have greatly improved.

Some studies show a strong correlation between the disease and certain potential risk factors, while others find no such link.

The main factors that influence risk include being a woman and getting older, genetic mutations, reproductive history, dense breast tissue, family or personal history of breast or ovarian cancer, past radiation therapy and detrimental lifestyle / dietary habits, to name a few.

But don’t despair - adopt a healthy lifestyle and stay committed to it. Most cancers develop through a two-step process: they begin early in life but remain dormant until something triggers them years later.

Staying lean, exercising, and eating a low-fat, low-sugar diet can reduce lifetime exposure to potential cancer-causing substances. While this may not guarantee prevention, it can certainly improve your odds if the disease does develop.

What was once the Sword of Damocles hanging over a woman’s head can now be managed through periodic check-ups, vigilance and common sense.

In the meantime, the best step forward is to grow stronger by embracing a healthy, active and vigorous lifestyle.

Zareer Patell

06/11/2025

Down with Sugar

Remember those days when mom used sugar mixed with medicine to help you swallow it? But taking 150 pounds of sugar a year just adds pounds to your body, leading to possible health problems.

Probably you don’t consume that much added sugar, but that was the average amount per American at the start of the Century.

The 150 pounds come from ultra-processed and restaurant foods, from the umbiquitous mithai and cookies to frozen desserts and seemingly healthy cereals.

Some sugar is fine, even for athletes. In fact, simple “sugars” consumed within 30 mts after a hard physical workout can actually help recovery.

But guidelines suggest that no more than 10–15% of your daily calories should come from all forms of sugar - including the natural ones in fruits and milk.

If consumed beyond this limited amount, sugar can sabotage your body and health. Especially when sugar calories replace nutrient-dense foods containing vitamins, minerals, fibre and more. You’ll also feel hungry sooner, eat more often, and store those excess calories as fat.

The irony is, the food industry has turned the otherwise healthy foods into sweetened confections when they could have been just as tasty without sugar added.

Therefore, consciously make wiser choices; have sugar free foods, light yoghurt instead of the sugared one, plain iced tea instead of the sweetened beverage.

And, next time you look at food labels, don’t just focus on fat - examine the sugar content, too.

Zareer Patell

04/11/2025

Motivate by Example

Some of us never regret a workout - but we often regret the excuses we make for skipping one.

For others, excuses seem endless when it comes to moving their bodies.

So, how do you move past those excuses and make fitness a lasting part of your lifestyle?

First facing and then overcoming exercise obstacles is a normal part of the fitness journey - even for the most dedicated individuals.

The answer lies in motivation - and true motivation begins at home. Sometimes, your ability to raise your loved ones’ awareness about the benefits of exercise may be all that’s needed to get them started.

The more informed a person is about the positive outcomes of regular exercise, the more likely they are to stay consistent. Influencing family members is never easy - but if even one family member properly explains the logic of the benefits and adds knowledge, the mindset begins to shift.

Those family members who stand as role models to others are more than just preachers - They can demonstrate by personal example how fitness enhances every aspect of life.

Starting a fitness program is only half the battle; sticking with it is how you win the war. Help people understand that fitness is a lifestyle, not a quick fix.

P.S.: A word of caution - constant nagging can backfire. People who feel pressured may withdraw further. Inspire them instead through persuasion, patience, and example.

Zareer Patell

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