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TALKING FITNESS

4 SAINA NEHWALOn top o her game

6 ROBIN UTTHAPAI play cricket and train or the love o it

8 MICKY MEHTAA holistic approach to health and ftness

10 UDAY & KARUNAGet your ftness right

12 SONALI GUPTAPeace o mind in the gadget maze

14 MINISSHA LAMBAFitness ought to be a liestyle and

not a ad

16 CELINA JAITLEYAge no bar when it comes to ftness

18 SAGARIKA GHATGEA ft mind and a healthy body

ON THE GO

20 YOUR PERSONAL TRAINERThe miCoach Pacer by Adidas

22 ADDING VALUE TO YOURDREAM RUN

The Nike+ range o products

24 CARRY ALONG YOUR GYM

WHEREVER YOU GOEasyTone shoes by Reebok

26 AN EFFECTIVE ENERGYSAVERZigTech shoes by Reebok

28 THE INTELLIGENT WATERBOTTLEHydraCoach Waterbottle

30 FLEX YOUR ARMS

ANYTIME, ANYWHERENSB Powerball

32 SWEAT IT OUT WITHOUTTHE BODY ODORX-Static abric by Reebok

33 COOLING YOURSUPPLEMENTS ON THE GOFridge-to-go Coolerbag

GET EQUIPPED

34 TEN GREAT WEBSITES TOKEEP YOU IN SHAPEA list o websites or your overall wellbeing

36 SWEATING IT OUTA day out at Gold's Gym

38 MAINTAIN YOUR OWNFITNESS DIARYYour daily ftness monitor

42 TOP FITNESS IPHONE APPS16 handy iPhone Apps or ftness

46 PLAY AND BURN YOUR

EXCESS CALORIESA un way to tone your body

48 SUCCESSFUL CELEBRITYMAKEOVERS

True ftness stories

CONTENTS

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The terms health, ftness and exercise are

usually associated with either athletes or

celebrities. However, it is not just them who

need to look ft and lead healthy liestyles.

Everyone needs to maintain a balanced

diet and a fxed exercise schedule.

For this issue o CHIP Plus, we stepped

out o the tech capsule to explore the

world o ftness. O course, we did have a

close look at all the technological aspects

that high-tech gymnasiums and workout-

based applications have to oer. We have

also reviewed a ew cool ftness accessories

and gadgets rom Reebok, HydraCoach,

Adidas and Nike. These products include

everything rom cool shoes to intelligent

water bottles.

We also spoke to eminent sportspersons

Saina Nehwal and Robin Utthapa and got

to know about their views on good health.

Just like you, even weve been wondering

what keeps our pretty Bollywood actresses

so slim and trim. We got our naggingdoubts answered by Celina Jaitley, Minissha

Lamba and Sagarika Ghatge, and got to

know about their secrets to a perect body

and vibrant looks.

It is also important to ensure that along

with your physical appearance, you also

work on your mental wellbeing. Thats why

we have so many people turning to Yoga

and holistic healing. We also got experts in

these felds talking to us more about them.

The world o technology is not aloo

to the world o the ft. With scores oiPhone applications and smartly built

motion-sensor games, even the geeks have

something to look orward to. Stay ft and

live healthy. Happy reading!

KAMAKSHI S

[email protected]

FOREWORD

With scores

of iPhone

applications and

smartly built

motion-sensorgames, even

the geeks have

something to

look forward to.


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TALKING FITNESS INTERVIEW

INTELLIGENT COMPUTING CHIP PLUS SUPPLEMENT | JUNE 2010

On top of her gameAfter Prakash Padukone and Pullela Gopichand, Saina Nehwal representsthe fresh face of Indian badminton. With the of responsibility of keepingthe fervor for the sport alive in India and propelling her nation's name inthe sport on her young shoulders, she is one of the most charismatic yetgrounded sports personalities India has seen in recent times. Here's the aceshuttler talking about her take on fitness.

B Y K A M A K S H I S

QPlaying a physically exhausting sport like

badminton, how would you define

fitness?

AFor a sport like badminton, every portion your

body must be fit and your mental fitness must

be such that even ater the match, you still eel like

you can go on playing. That's fitness or me.

QWhat kind of equipment forms a part of

your regular fitness schedule?

AMy coaches taught me that to play badminton

regularly, you need patience and need to

workout or all seven days o the week with fitness

exercises on the court, on the track, and with

weights. I also undertake extensive cardio exercises.

But overall, I ollow a multiarious fitness training

schedule.

QWhat kind of equipment/fitness

regime did you follow when you had just

started out?

AInitially, my fitness schedules were shorter,

similar to that o a cross country runner,

comprising weights, running exercises, etc. But

eventually, it became more rigorous and I now work

out or at least 3 to 4 hours a day.

QHow beneficial is equipment based

training? How much has it advanced over

the years?

AEquipment has changed. Initially I trained with

manual equipment, while now it is driven by

electric energy. But I still have to regulate the

training over time.

QHow do you ensure that you dont over

burn yourself with too much exercise?

AThat does happens, I have a tendency to get

carried away. So my coaches always advise me

not to work out too much and go overboard.

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Saina Nehwal is one o the sports persons

in the country who has made sure that she

has carried the name o her sports along

with her. She took up to playing badminton

at the age o 8. She won her irst National

Junior Champion in the year 2004, and

retained the title in 2005 as well. Her steady

and consistent perormance in all the major

Badminton tournaments in the world is highly

commendable. At 20, she has the distinct o

being the irst Indian sports woman to enter

the Quarter Finals or Badminton at the 2008

Beijing Olympics. She was rewarded with an

Arjuna award in August, 2009.

SAINA NEHWALBadminton player


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QDuring a major injury, what type of

fitness cycle do you follow to ensure

that you recovery is faster and you can still

be in form when you play again?

ATouch wood, I never had any major injuries

apart rom a shoulder sprain, and that too

because o a jerk. I some such untoward incident

happens, we use the able guidance o an expert

physiotherapist.

QHow much importance do you give your

diet, keeping your fitness regime in

mind?

ADiets are uel that runs your body. You need to

ollow a disciplined liestyle. I enjoy every type

o ood, but not too much oily or ried ood.

QThe right footwear is obviously vital.

How do you pick the right footwear to

help you perform better?

AThe right shoes are extremely important. As

per my experts' advice, I've changed the inner

shape o my shoes. Some amendments with the

heel base and toes help the shoes fit better and

eel better to play with.

QHow do you balance your game, your

fitness, and rest time given your busy

playing schedules?

AMy age is my biggest strength. With the apt

guidance o my coaches and keen eyes o my

parents, I can handle my proessional lie quite

easily.

QWhat aspects of being fit should

budding sportpersons keep in mind?

AA budding sportsperson should be ocused

and disciplined. Stick to a restricted and strict

diet. And never do anything that your mind or

conscience does permit you to do.

SAINA NEHWAL'S CAREER GRAPH

EVENT YEAR RESULT

Czechoslovakia Junior Open 2003 Winner

2004 Commonwealth Youth

Games

2004 Gold

Asian Satellite Badminton

Tournament

2005 Winner

World Junior Badminton

Championships

2006 Runner Up

2006 Commonwealth Games 2006 Bronze

Philippines Open

(badminton)

2006 Winner

Asian Satellite BadmintonTournament 2006 Winner

Indian National Badminton

Championships

2007 Winner

National Games o India 2007 Gold

Yonex Chinese Taipei Open 2008 Winner

China Masters Super Series 2008 Semi-fnalist

Indian National Badminton

Championships

2008 Winner

2008 Commonwealth Youth

Games

2008 Gold

World Junior Badminton

Championships

2008 Winner

BWF Super Series Masters

fnals

2008 Semi-fnalist

Indonesia Open 2009 Winner

2009 BWF World

Championships

2009 Quarter-fnalist

2009 super series fnals 2009 Semi-fnalist

2009 JAYPEE CUP Syed Modi

Memorial International India

Grand Prix

2009 Winner

2010 AllEngland Super

Series

2010 Semi-fnalist

2010 Asian Badminton

championships

2010 Semi-fnalist

Fitness for budding playersBadminton players need to have strong and

lexible wrist movements, strong calves,

and proper oot movements to ensure less

injury while playing. Speciic badminton

itness involves strengthening o the wrist,

elbows, shoulders, neck, chest, abdomen,

back, thighs, knees and ankles. To keep

the interest alive in the game, one should

practice variations in the itness training.


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Hailing rom a sports background, Robin

Uthappa has the distinction o being

one o the ew players in the Indian

cricket team to have played in every

department o the game. He's played the

game as a right-handed batsman,

a right-arm medium pace bowler,

and as a standby wicket-keeper.

He has done it all. With all this

experience at the highest level,

he knows what type o physical

ftness each role demands.

From dawning the Indian team

cap to the IPL, he is one o the

ew cricketers who have not

been out o commission with

a major injury. He joins us in

conversation and talks about his

ftness regime:

GETTING THE BASICSRIGHT

Robin equates ftness to sel

confdence. He asserts, "For me, it not

only helps in improving my physical

state, but also helps in improving my

state o mind." Following a basic routine

o dumbbells, barbells, medicine balls

and Swiss balls or both strength and

exibility training, it serves as an addition

to the basic weight training regime that he

started as a budding cricketer. When asked

about managing his hectic playing schedules,

especially when it involves a lot o travelling

and playing continuously, he positively

states, "I play cricket or the love

o it. I train or the love o it. So

managing this is not a chore or me

at all".

MOVING AHEAD ON THEFITNESS PATHOnce settled as a sportsperson, it gets just as

harder to maintain your ftness levels. And once

you start playing or the country, your ftness

regime constantly needs to change depending

on your requirements. But or a less physically

exerting sport like cricket, you don't really need

a rigorous workout schedule. Robin says, "In my

opinion, all you need to do is lots o ree weights

and body weight training. I don't believe that

you need too much equipment. Just the bare

necessary equipment would do. I any youngster

wants to be called ft, he must be able to do

his body weight exercises very easily. Thats the

most basic ftness requirement or any budding

sportsperson." But he is also cautions and

conscious not to over burn himsel with a hectic

ftness regime. "I think it's most important to have

a good trainer who understands your personality

and sets a program accordingly. Training should

be approached on the whole and not just in the

view o having a good body".

RECUPERATING AND EATING RIGHTInjuries are an indispensible part o a hectic

playing schedule, but Robin has been one o

"I play cricket and train

for the love of it"Robin Uthappa has played cricket at the highest level and tasted muchsuccess with his flamboyant batting style. Straight off a successful IPLcampaign, here he is giving us his take on fitness.


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the lucky ew who haven't had a brush with any

major ailments. "Thankully, I've not had any major

injuries, but I do believe that when an athlete is

injured, one must spend a lot o time visualizing

his or her sport and their skills. The ftness cycle

would depend on the kind o injury the athlete

has." He also makes sure that he eats right.

"When I'm playing tournaments, I dont ollow

any diet, but in my o season, I do ollow a diet.

Sometimes, to ollow

a diet while playing

a tournament can be

stressul and I dont

like added stress while

playing."

FOOD FOR YOURSOLEIn conclusion, Robin

reminds us o his role

as the Reebok brand

ambassador. When asked

about the importance

o the right ootwear, he

replies, "A good technology

in the shoe is always helpul

or an athlete. The latest

ZigTech shoes rom Reebok

help reduce the wear and

tear o key leg muscles by

up to 20%. The new ZigTech

serve as an energy drink or

my eet."

GADGET WATCHYou can't really keep men away

rom their gadgets or long

now, can you? And Robin is no

exception. Apart rom being

active on Twitter (@robbieu9), he

enjoys gadgets and gaming too.

"I am a hard core gadget lover,

especially my PSP, my iPhone and

my Blackberry. I love playing racing

games and arcade games on my

PSP".

Batting and felding averages

Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave BF SR 100 50 4s 6s Ct St

ODIs 38 34 5 786 86 27.1 855 91.92 0 5 94 16 15 0

T20Is 9 8 0 149 50 18.62 129 115.5 0 1 14 6 1 0

First-class 61 102 4 3958 162 40.38 -- -- 10 22 -- -- 60 0

List A 99 94 7 2877 160 33.06 3160 91.04 4 21 -- -- 42 0

Twenty20 69 64 10 1363 68* 25.24 1052 129.56 0 6 124 57 29 4

Bowling averages

Mat Inns Balls Runs Wkts BBI BBM Ave Econ SR 4w 5w 10

First-class 61 -- 490 292 10 Mar-26 May-67 29.2 3.57 49 0 0 0

List A 99 -- 150 152 2 Jan-23 Jan-23 76 6.08 75 0 0 0

What are Swiss balls andmedicine balls?A Swiss ball is an exercise ball illed with air,

which is made o sot elastic PVC. The ball is

14 to 34 inches in diameter, and is a popular

prop or stretching exercises. You can

change the air pressure by either removing

a valve stem or ill the air and delate it as

needed. The basic aim o the ball is to create

instability to lex your muscles to maintain

you basic balance. It is most eective and

recommended or back and abdominal

muscle exercises. These exercise balls are

usually used or exercises alling in the genre

o yoga, pilates, physiotherapy, gymnastics,

stability and balance among other uses.

A medicine ball, on the other hand, is

used or strength training and is heavier

(between 1 and 12 kgs) and smaller, much

like a basketball. It is speciically useul or

the abdominal, chest, arm and leg muscles.

Made rom leather or vinyl, covered with a

nylon cloth, and illed with sand, these balls

are also used as an exercise tool or injury

rehabilitation.Im

agesCourtesy:ReebokIndia




In a world were ftness is skin deep, most people

choose to ignore the overall well being o

the mind and body. Fitness has usually been

associated more with glamour than with health

and saety, but the balance is now slowly shiting.

Most glamour role models and sports persons are

now endorsing physical ftness that considers both

your physical and mental well being.

HEALTH AND FITNESSMickey believes that health is as important as

ftness. "Fitness to me is very primary, while health

is paramount. Fitness is strength, stamina, agility,

tone and exibility, and health is excellence o

lie and living. I believe health is the pinnacle o

wellness. Health covers an exhaustive spectrum o

actors that includes physical ftness, mind science

and spiritual growth."

But can you achieve ftness without equipment?

Well, Mickey belongs to the school o thought

that believes you can, but adds that the move

was personal, and non-imposing on others. He

retorts, "Equipment-ree training was reedom rom

getting enslaved and dependent on machines. It is

fne to use machines, but one should not get used

A holistic approach to

health andfitnessHealth and fitness are the ultimate paths to your overall well being.How you achieve it is a matter of choice. We spoke to India's leadingholistic health guru, Mickey Mehta for his take on how easy histransition into holistic fitness was and how much this industry hasbenefited from technological advancements.


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"Fitness is strength, stamina,agility, tone and flexibility,and health is excellence of lifeand living. I believe health isthe pinnacle of wellness."

In the itness industry or over 24 years,

Mickey Mehta has embraced the concept

o the equipment-ree workout. He is

associated with several leading projects and

brands such as Femina Miss India, Grasim Mr

India, and several reality-based television

shows. He has also been writing eatures

and columns in leading newspapers or

almost 20 years now. For details visit www.

mickeymehtahb.com

MICKEY MEHTA

Holistic Health Guru




by them. Free-hand exercises like yoga, pilates,

boot camp, etc. are creative, recreational and

address the body in totality."

MOTIVATION FOR FITNESSThere is a constant change in the way ftness is

viewed by people, and several celebrities train

with with Mickey. So is being ft and looking

good the same? "I personally think ft and healthy

people look good anyway. Just good eatures

with zero health and ftness ails to convey

vibrancy. There are no short cuts to ftness.

Discipline, a positive attitude and regularity are

the keys. A healthy and a ft mind translates into

a healthy body," he says. But sel motivation is

most important or being consistent and true to

your ftness regime. "I stretch, do my postures,

I meditate and I stimulate my entire body with

these orms o exercises. Breathing and meditation

are part o my lie", says Mickey, adding, "A healthy

body and mind are the prime motivators and can

be an inspiring orce."

EATING RIGHTDiet and hydration orm a crucial part o any

ftness regime. I is important to eat right to be

and look healthy. "Food inuences our thought

processes and attitudes. Food, i incorporated

well, can be stimulating. Energy-giving ood can

alleviate stress and boost immunity. Diet is an

important actor that contributes to body and

mind wellness. Eating the right ood at the right

time is vital. Any ood in its natural orm is ideal,

like ruits, raw salads, sprouts, nuts, seeds, herbs,

etc." But with the quality o ood not being as

nutritious as beore, supplements have become a

rage nowadays.

Mickey adds on a cautious note, "Sensible

supplementation is the need o the hour. I

supplementation is done under supervision and

wisely, it can be a boon."

TECHNOLOGY AND TRAININGTechnology has dradtically changed ftness, not

just in terms o better and injury-ree equipment,

but it has had a dramatic impact in the felds

o diagnosis and treatment o muscle-related

ailments. "Technology can be used prudently in

many ways or assessment and diagnosis, and in

acilitating workouts. But you need to know on

a personal level, how much is too much," Mickey

says. "Every human being, when subjected to time,

motion, mass, etc is vulnerable to stress. It is very

important to take care. One set back is enough

and the whole body can go or a toss," he adds.

"When you exercise with love or yoursel,

or recreation, you can never harm yoursel. For

example, you can never over eat ruits, but, it is

possible to over eat your rench ries or burgers,"

Mickey explains. And that brings us to what

Mickey does best - holistic healing. "Holistic health

is a composite, multi-pronged approach towards

health or inner well being and to regulate

disorder to make lie and living more meaningul

and purposeul. It helps to enhance physical

abilities and to bring overall ocus in everyday

walks o lie. This can be achieved through proper

integration o practises like corrective breathing,

meditation, yoga, regular exercise, diet, prayers,

attitude, rest and sleep," says Mickey. But can you

combine a holistic workout with equipment? "I

done under supervision, both can be combined.

The use o machines must be prudent, and do not

get dependent on them. Free-hand exercises are

imaginative and creative and make the work out

complete."

"Fit and healthy people look

good anyway. Good featureswith zero health and fitnessfail to convey vibrancy. Thereare no short cuts to fitness."

Mickey Mehta OnlineFor someone who avoids equipment or

training and proesses a holistic appreach

to working out, Mickey Mehta does not shy

away rom using the online medium to be

heard. One o the most interesting links on

his website www.mickeymehtahb.com is

the Audio Gallery, where you can download

music to better your exercising ambience.

A requent and avid blogger, you can ind

him posting regular health updates. You can

read his blog at www.mickeymehtahb.com/

blog.

He has also made his presence elt via

social networking. You can also ollow

Mickey Mehta on Twitter at @mickeymehta.



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With technology pushing the world o ftness

training and nutrition orwards, most people are

now waking up to the idea o living healthy. So i

you've been thinking o hitting the gym yoursel

but dont know where to start, Karuna Waghmare's

advice can help you get started. "It is advisable

or basic users to start with strength training on

machines, because machines oer controlled

movements and you know which muscles you are

targeting. Advanced users can experiment with

their body weight with exercises like push ups and

pull ups; these can be done only i you have low

percent o body at. They look easy, but they are

di cult," she says.

KNOWING THE BASICS"The human body is basically made to

exercise, so you can use equipment or your

own body weight or exercise. There are three

components to exercise - exercises to enhance

exibility o your muscles, cardio vascular

exercise and strengthening exercise.

So i you want to train yoursel

or exibility, yoga is the best

option. You can make your

heart stronger rom any

running activity or by

using treadmills.

For strength

training, you

can use

your own body weight or you can use equipment

like Smith machines or leg press," Karuna

explains.

IS EQUIPMENT FREE TRAININGFOR YOU?Being a yoga expert, the very mention o the

word lights up Karuna's ace, but she adds that

yoga is not really or everyone. "Yoga is very

sacred. Unless your mind, body and soul are

not ready to perorm, you cannot do yoga. It

is di cult to achieve or people who are not

willing to ground themselves or who have too

much body at to be exible.

But all is not lost or them,"

she asserts, "You can use

props, and they dont

use machines." But how

would props help? She

explains, "Props are like

toys or a kid. They help

to ground people who fnd it

di cult to start. For example,

breathing exercises begin

with sitting in sukhasan (cross

legged position), in which all

are not comortable. So you

can use chairs instead."

THE TECH ANGLEHigh stress levels and

erratic working schedules

coupled with a poor diet

can add to your ftness

woes. Technology has

advanced drastically in the

Get your fitness rightExercising is a combination of comfort and exertion. Your comfortlevels help you pick a form of exercising that your body can adapt toeasily. Fitness trainers Uday and Karuna Waghmare talk us through theimportance of the right fitness regime, with or without technology.


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As time passes, technology is becoming more and

more part o our daily lives. But it's important to

be responsible enough to realize when useulness

turns to dependence. Addiction o any kind is

unwarranted, be it alcohol or your cellular phone.

THE GADGET RUSHGadgets like PSPs, iPods, Blackberrys, and laptops

are today treated more like toys, rather than

utilities. With gadgets getting more accessible,

it does contribute to our stress levels as well.

Clinical psychologist Sonali Gupta agrees. "With

companies giving people Blackberrys and other

such phones, people have to be accessible 24/7.

Since you are accessible all the time, i you get

mails even at 11 in the night, you are expected

to reply. A ew years ago, you would check mail

at specifc times and be expected to reply only

the next morning."

It is also true that with technologies like cloud

computing and other Internet based utilities, you

can work anywhere and anytime. She goes on

to add, "With laptops and inormation available

everywhere through the Internet, a lot work

gets carried back home. Even when people all

sick, they might still be working rom hospitals.

People go on holidays with their cell phones

and their laptops, and with Wi-Fi available

everywhere, right rom the airports to the coee

shop, they're working all the time."

CHILD'S PLAYChildren are the most prone to being addicted to

any orm o technology, be it games, the Internet,

television or cell phones. Kids learn to operate

these devices airly quickly and have a tendency

to be attracted and eventually addicted to it i

due diligence and boundaries are not exercised.

Sonali reiterates this point. "With children, a lot

depends on how parents monitor a child and

how much they are given use o technology. I

you let a seven-year-old carry a cell phone to

school, it is too early".

"A lot depends on the kind o parental

monitoring, per se, on what kind o games they

play and what they see on television. Yes, it is a

lot harder today, especially i the child has access

to Internet; they have access to all kinds o sites.

I parents substitute TV or video games as a

nanny, then it is a problem."

Achieving peace of mind

in the gadget mazeFitness is incomplete if it's only skin deep. To make sure that youlook good, and feel fit, your mind should be fit and positive too. Wespoke to psychologist Sonali Gupta on how technology can be usedconstructively to get the mind healthy.


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Sonali Gupta is a practicing clinical

psychologist and also a student counselor

at Tata Institute o Social Science.

A gold medalist with a Master's degree in

Psychology, Sonali brings with her a vast

experience o 7 years as a therapist.

SONALI GUPTAClinical Psychologist




THE INTERNET The Internet has been a revelation or every

individual, company and proession. Therapists

dont want to be let behind, and Sonali is no

dierent. She says, "The Internet has been one

o the greatest advantages. It makes it possible

to provide counseling to people who are in

dierent cities or countries. It helps especially

i the person has moved out to a culturally

dierent location; his problem can be better

solved by a psychologist in his home town, who

has a better understanding o his environment.

In some context, it also helps to come up with

alternative techniques or relaxation. Cell phones,

in particular, are most benefcially in times o

emergencies."

WARNING SIGNSI the alarming number o suicide cases being

reported is anything to go by, it means people

dont really pay too much attention to their

mental health and psychological wellbeing. I

you are one o those people, and fnd yoursel

leaning towards emotional unrest, or i you're

unable to handle a situation with due tact, it is

time to seek a therapist's help.

But at what point should someone ideally turn

to a psychologist? Sonali explains, "I a person

has been coping with stress or long periods

o time or i the problems have continued or a

long period o time, they try to resolve it on their

own. I they eel they have tried enough and eel

there is no way out, it's time to get open to the

idea o going to a therapist. It may be too late

by then, but then again, not too many people

are even open to the idea o therapy. They argue

that they are not mad and dont need medical

assistance or their state o mind. Therapists

or psychologists dont give out medication; it's

the psychiatrists who do. Maybe all you need

is a dierent perspective as a solution to your

problems."

Train your mind as you play gamesThere are several games that you can play online

that can stimulate your mind, and help you

destress it. Some o them are variants o games,

like Sudoku, and crossword puzzles, which were

originally available as recreational games in

popular newspapers.

These brain games are designed in a

scientiic and logical manner to improve your

concentration skills, your memory power, and

attentiveness to things. When you train your

mind to ocus on a task at hand, you can avoid

distraction, Increasing work productivity and

concentration on speciic things. There are

games that also help you better your hand-eye

coordination, and sharpen your relexes. It

also helps you make your mind lexible, as you

are expected to multitask between a variety

o activities. It also boosts you ability to think

laterally.

A daily workout o 10 minutes or your brain

can help you improve your mental and spatial

reasoning apart rom keeping your brain it

even as you continue to age. For games that test

the strength o your mind, visit 'www.lumosity.

com'. The website also provides you with handy

tips and periodic newsletters to help you

improve your reasoning skills as well. Games like

Nintendo Wii Fit not only energize your body,

but also help you ind the right physical balance

and better your responses, just like brain games.

Alternative means of therapyWith the quick pace o advancement in

technology, even psychological techniques

have improved and enhanced over a period

o time. Several alternative therapies are now

combined or eective results or those with a

mind block. Color theory is one such relaxation

techniques that have been incorporated using

modern technology in bath tubs and sauna

baths or home users. Several products like the

Touch Screen shower rom Fima that supports

color therapy, and Aquapeutics that eatures

acupuncture massage jets, use technology to

combine relaxation techniques eectively,

although the technology is a bit out o reach

or the common man. The other alternative

techniques that are now a rage include past lie

regression therapy and hypnosis. These have

been made popular by the reality television

phenomenon that has gripped our lives.


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QWhat is your fitness regime like? How

do you manage it with your busy

schedule?

AFitness is something that you take time out

or. Just like your other daily routines that

include brushing your teeth, taking a shower or

combing your hair, even fitness needs to become

part o your liestyle. It should not remain

something that you do exclusively just once

in a while.

QDoes the use of fitness equipment

prove to be more fruitful than floor

exercises?

AFor a woman who works out, equipment is

not all that necessary. She can complete her

workout with the help o ree weights. It works

fine or them, whereas in the case o men, it is

more important to use equipment, especially i

their fitness activity is centered around shaping

their bodies and getting a kind o definition that

they normally require. So I eel that it is more

important to men.

QHave you used gym equipment in

the past and what are the results of

using these?

AYes, I make use o a lot o equipment. The

results normally vary, since I keep changing

my fitness regime. Boredom is the major cause o

this change or me. So I like to change and add

variety in my routines so as to shock my body into

doing something diferent.

QHow important is control of diet for

you?

ADiet is the most important actor. I read this

book that said that 30% o your physical

well being is controlled by the act that you

exercise, whereas 70% is controlled by what you

eat. So diet is everything. When you exercise, its a

45 minute to one hour process, whereas eating is

something you do all day long. You need to make

sure that youre treating your body well.

QHow do you manage to balance your

diet even when youre traveling

continuously?

AIt does get di cult when you travel and

youre out o the house. But I try to carry my

own ood along with me i its possible.

QWhat inspired you to take up fitness

seriously?

AI started working out when I was in the 11th

grade. That was mainly to lose weight and

to become thinner and look nicer. But fitness

takes a completely diferent turn when you join

the film industry as an actor. It is something that

reaches into everyones lie.

QDo you make use of applications and

websites to help you with your fitness

schedule?

ANo. I was once introduced to a website

called Caloriecount.com. I ound it only to

be a helpul indication o how much you consume.

It is similar to writing down your expenses or the

day, so as to know how much money you have

spent. Its more like a cumulative o what youre

putting into your body, but dont realize or take

stock o. But then I dont think that its all that

efective. You can do it or something like your

expenses, but when you start doing that with

your ood, then it becomes quite a pain.

QAny final shout-outs

to our readers?

A Fitness ought to be a liestyle, and

not a ad.

"Fitness ought to be a

lifestyle and not a fad"We spoke to the very fit and fabulous Minissha Lamba about her take onfitness. She shares with us her experiences and fitness routines and tells ushow she balances her diet when away from home.

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Minissha Lamba, 25, started

o her career by modeling

or brands such as LG, Sony,

Cadbury, Hajmola, Airtel,

etc. Her acting career took

o with the movie Yahaan

in 2005. This was ollowed

by some successul movieslike Corporate, Honeymoon

Travels Pvt. Ltd., Bachna Ae

Haseeno, Kidnap and Well

Done Abba.

MINISSHA LAMBAActor

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For a proession that needs you be in the limelight,

a consistently ft body and a calm mind are o prime

importance. I you are in a proession like that, ftness

cannot be a chore, but a habit you ollow religiously.

Bollywood actress Celina Jaitley agrees. "Fitness to me

is the perect harmony and balance o the physical

and mental body. The most important meaning o

ftness is to have good, vibrant health orever. Besides,

having a solid oundation o habits gives you lielong

good body and health." She adds, "My motivation

to keep ft is having a healthy love and respect or

mysel. Being ft is the frst step in building sel

esteem and boosting morale."

OBSESSED WITH SIZE ZERO?With Bollywood actresses nowadays oscillating

between dress sizes with alarming requency,

doesnt is send out the wrong message? Celina

disagrees, "Looking ood and being ft go hand in

hand. Fitness naturally enhances one's beauty and

charm. A good level o ftness also helps dealing

with the extreme amount o stress we actors deal

with on a day to day basis."

A WAY OF LIFECelina eels that a personal trainer is always

advisable to have around especially when you are

starting o. Having a vast knowledge about what

kind o exercises is eective or which body type,

their help will make your progress aster. "I have

a personal trainer - Sherin, who makes me do

everything rom yoga to tai-chi to weight training to

aerobics to yoga.

My ftness routine consists o good eating and

good exercise. My exercise routine consists o

blending three distinct types o exercises - weight

resistance, cardiovascular and exibility."

Age no bar when it

comes to fitnessFor actresses, being fit and looking healthy comes with the job. Withthe amount of physical changes that young actresses go through tolook perfect for their role, it is essential that they have a strict fitnessregime to have a clean bill of health. Celina Jaitley takes us though herfitness mantras.


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CELINA JAITLEY

Actor




TECHNOLOGY AND FITNESSThe equipment and nutrition industry have heavily

beneftted rom the constant use o technology.

Both these spheres orm an integral part o the

ftness industry. Celina seems to have noticed

the act. "A good healthy diet regime o course

is the most important aspect o keeping ft,

both mentally and physically. The technological

advancements in the diet industry have both

positive and negative aspects".

"Extremism is not good. It is always advisable

to go or a complete health check up beore one

decides to ollow any new diet regime." She adds,

"Over the years, the defnition o physical ftness

has changed to ft the landscape o the general

populace and ever-evolving technology. With the

innovation o many processes much less energy

is expended to complete tasks. The old defnition

- the ability to complete the days task without

undue atigue, is no longer applicable."

LAST WORDAs she signs o, Celina reminds us, "Long-term

weight loss is linked more closely to whether a

person sticks to their ftness routine than to what

that routine actually consists o. The frst step

to ftness is to love yoursel frst no matter what

size or shape you are in. Following a good ftness

regime does not require a specifc age. You can

begin at any point in your lie."

Celina Jaitley won the title o Femina Miss India Universe 2001. In the competition, she was also

voted the Miss Margo Beautiul Skin, Indiatimes Surer's Choice, and MTV's Most Wanted award.

Subsequently, she made it to the top 5 at the Miss Universe 2001 pageant. She made her movie

debut in Feroz Khan's Janasheen. She started the shooting o her irst international movie Love Has

No Language in 2007.

In her irst venture in Hollywood, Jaitley is all set to portray a Persian princess in the ilm Quest o

Scheherezade starring actors Sean Connery and Orlando Bloom. She is also the brand ambassador

o or Egyptian Tourism and D'damas.

CELINA JAITLEY 'S FILMOGRAPHY

Year Film

2003 Janasheen

2003 Khel

2005 Silsilay

2005 No Entry

2005 Jawani Diwani: A Youthul Joyride

2006 Zinda

2006 Tom, Dick, and Harry

2006 Apna Sapna Money Money

2006 Red: The Dark Side

2006 Shakalaka Boom Boom

2008 Money Hai Toh Honey Hai

2008 Golmaal Returns

2008 Paying Guests

2009 Accident on Hill Road

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WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE?

The Pacer, which is the main piece, can1.

be connected to your computer via USB

connection. It connects and picks up

inormation rom the other two devices that

come in the package. It also accommodates an

MP3 player so you can listen to music during

the audible instructions.

The Heart-rate Monitor comes along with a2.

belt that has to be worn around your chest so

as to record your heart rate as you run.

The Stride Sensor can be worn by hooking it3.

onto your shoe laces.

WHAT IS THE PACER?

Besides being small and compact, the Pacer

serves the purpose o a ftness expert who would

otherwise charge a premium at the gym just to

give you a ew simple workout tricks. The Pacer

guides you along your workout schedule and

provides you with audible instructions on what

you need to do and whether what youre doing is

correct or wrong.

Your personal trainerYou can now keep in shape without having to spend on expensive gymmemberships. Adidas miCoach Pacer serves as a fantastic monitoring andguiding tool as you go about your daily fitness regime.


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The miCoach Stride Sensor can be accommodated inside the

left shoe of any miCoach compatible shoe.

The miCoach Pacer will use the data from the Stride Sensor

and the Heart-rate monitor.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The main Pacer unit is the one that is responsible

or communication with the Heart Rate Monitor

and Stride Sensor. There is some amount o

storage memory in the miCoach Pacer that is used

to record all the workout inormation. You can

either attach it to your armband or to your shirt

with the help o a clip that is present at the back

o the device. You can also use it to listen to your

avorite songs via a portable music player. As soon

as you open your miCoach Pacer package, make

sure that you charge it. Visit the site www.adidas.

com/in/micoach and sign up with them. Set up

your email account online and select your running

plan. Also synchronize your workouts with the

workouts on the website.

Next comes the part where you have to

get geared up and ready or your frst run. Wear

the Heart Rate Monitor on your chest using the

belt. Attach the Stride Sensor to your shoe. It can

be clipped on to your shoe laces. Next you have to

clip the miCoach Pacer and turn it on.

Select your workout and take to the jogging

track. As you run the miCoach Pacer will guide you

with audible instructions that let you know when

youre going too ast or too slow.

This, o course, depends on the type o routine

you have selected. Once youre done with your

run, get back home, log on to your miCoach

account and sync your track progress online by

connecting the pacer to the computer.

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Adding value to your

dream runNike is has been one of the leading brands at the cutting edge of shoetechnology, with products that ensure optimum performance and comfort.With inputs from Nike fitness trainer Ajinkya Kale, we explore the Nike+range of products.


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WHAT IS NIKE+?

Nike ftness trainer Ajinkya Kale explains that

Nike+ is not limited to the devices alone. Nike+

helps runners and athletes monitor their run, their

average pace, calories burnt and the distance they

covered. Its not just a gadget, but a worldwide

community. With these Nike+ enabled devices,

you can join the Nike+ community online.

Ater that, you can compete with other

runners across the world, set challenges

and monitor you progress too. The

shoes have two variants - Nike Free

Run+ and the Nike+ iPod Sport Kit.

NIKE FREE RUN+

Nike Free Run+ is a range o Nike+ products

crated specially or those athletes who preer to

run without music. It consists o the Nike+ wrist

band - the sensor or your Nike+ enabled shoes

and the receiver.

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WHEN TO USE

The shoes are specifcally crated to walk in;

they are not designed as running shoes. Reebok

certifed trainer and director o UK Fitness, Karuna

Waghmare emphasizes, You need to wear them

or a minimum o 90 minutes or a period o 60

days at a stretch or the shoes to be eective".

Although originally created or women, there is

also a range o EasyTone shoes or men. And i you

are not comortable wearing shoes with laces, you

can get yoursel the EasyTone Dive shoes, which

come with Velcro astening. I youd like to do away

with shoes entirely, you can opt or ip-ops that

come with similar balance pods. I youd like the

same technology in running shoes, you can instead

opt or the RunTone shoes.

The outsoles consist of three balance pods that support yourfront foot, the heel and your toes as you walk.

The insoles of your shoes have been specifically designed tohelp you adjust to the imbalance caused by the balance pods.

The balance pods are puncture-resistant andcan carry your weight irrespective of how

much you weigh.

OUR VERDICTThe EasyTone shoes are comortable to wear

throughout the day, but youll need to ensure

that the pair you buy ft you perectly. These

shoes are uncomortable to walk in initially,

but ater around 30 minutes, you will get used

to them. Be cautious when climbing stairs or

running with these shoes, at least until you get

used to them.

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An effective energy saverZigtech is Reeboks way of easing the load off your leg muscles. Thisnew breed of shoes is especially developed for runners. It adds a zig-zagfoam that helps conserve energy for athletes during sprints. Reebok havedescribed the shoes as an energy drink for your feet. These shoes areavailable for both men and women in an array of colors and designs. Theshoes are built for work outs, and the unique zig-zag design, apart from theaforementioned performance boosts, also lend a distinctive look to them.Read on to find out more.


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HOW DOES IT WORK?The ZigTech shoes provide a sot, spring-like eeling

as the athlete runs. The geometric, zig-zag shape

that constitutes the bottom unit absorbs the impact

o the heel striking the ground. In addition to this,

it helps the athlete by sending a wave o energy

along the length o the shoe, so as help the athlete

propel himsel/hersel orward with each step. All o

this leads to just 20 percent o the wear and tear o

key muscles in the leg, thus making it a lot easier or

athletes to train or longer durations. It has been

observed that ZigTech reduces activation o key

muscles like the glute by 13 percent, hamstring by 6

percent and shin by 21 percent.

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WHEN TO USE IT?

These shoes are great or athletes who wish to

take their gear more seriously so as to increase

overall perormance. Athletes who perorm long

and enduring runs such as marathons can greatly

beneft rom these shoes. Since these help in

reducing the overall energy with each step and

use this energy more constructively to propel

the athlete urther, it can also be used or those

who fnd it strenuous to run up slopes and other

challenging, high-energy tasks.

The ZigTech shoes reduce the strain on the hamstring, shin and glute muscles, thus making it

easier for athletes to perform longer runs.

Energy Transfer

OUR VERDICT

As Indian cricketer and brand

ambassador or Reebok, Robin

Uthappa puts it, The new ZigTech

serves as an energy drink or

my eet. The shoes are bound

to be a great help or those

who wish to conserve energy

while running. These shoes are

recomennded or those who can

make the most o them.

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The intelligent water

bottleStaying hydrated during workouts and exercise is important, soHydraCoach comes as a great tool that reminds you when its time for youto have a drink. It mainly serves athletes and health freaks who need acalculated intake of water.


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WHY DO WE NEED IT?

With the sweltering heat and humidity taking

charge o our day-to-day activities and diet, the

threat o dehydration is a very real possibility. The

best way to avoid dehydration is a constant intake

o uids. But with our busy schedules, we oten

orget to stay hydrated and maintain a healthy

intake o water.

This is where HydraCoach, an intelligent water

bottle comes in. It is designed to make sure that

you drink the right amount o water in accordance

with your body weight. For instance, the myth that

drinking eight glasses a day can keep you ft isnt

really very accurate. Dierent people have dierent

requirements or water consumption depending

upon their body weight. Even actors such as

climatic conditions and liestyle aect the amount

o water that has to be consumed. For instance,

those living in hot and humid conditions and those

who have a strenuous outdoor job would need

more water than those living in cool areas with a

9-to-5 job close to home wouldnt require as much

water intake.

The HydraCoach water bottle calculates, tracks,

paces and motivates you to create an intelligent

means by which you can keep your water

consumption under control. Whats more, the

water bottle looks extremely stylish and comes in

exciting colors so that you can pick one that suits

you best.

HOW DO YOU BUY IT?

The HydraCoach costs Rs 3,000 and comes with

a one year repair/replacement warranty against

manuacturing deects. You can also avail the

lietime ree support helpline. Visit hydracoach.

co.in or more purchase inormation.

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Flex your arms anytime,

anywhereA power workout at a gym is not everybodys calling. With brisk evolutionin fitness technology, you can take your equipment anywhere you go,giving you the liberty to workout at your convenience. One such workouttool for your arms is the NSD Powerball.


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WHAT IS NSD POWERBALL?NSD Powerball is a hand gyroscope, which oers

a rotating mechanism on a universally mounted

spinning wheel that can spin in any direction with

little resistance. It helps you tone your fngers

and hand, wrist, orearms, biceps and triceps with

its rotary motion. All you need is to use the right

technique. The NSD Powerball is available in 9

variants that you can pick rom depending on the

levels o di culty. They are listed in a table on the

ollowing page.

HOW DOES IT WORK?All the NSD Powerball variants come with a chord

that must be wound around the track made on

the ball, rom the base. I you have the ball that

has a Digital Speed Meter attached, turn it on.

Yank the chord in a single motion to set the rotor

in motion. You will see the lights on the ball come

on. Start rotating your writs in the direction o the

ball. Just use your wrists to change the direction.

Your muscles will take some time to get used to the

motion. Once the ball is set in motion and it catches

speed, it generates quite a lot o counter resistance,

so you will have to ensure that you have a frm grip

on the ball.

ABOUT THEDIGITAL SPEEDMETER

The digital speed meter

has three modes that

you can choose rom

depending on your

workout requirements.

They measure:

The revolution speed1.

o the internal rotor in

real time.

Session-wise highest speed at which the rotor2.

rotated, in meters.

The third mode determines your physical3.

strength. It counts the number o revolutions

made by the rotor in 30 seconds.

The digital speed meter is battery-operated and

comes with all NSD Powerball Pro versions. You can

however get a digital speed meter as an additional

accessory. I you decide to move to a dierent

model, you can just plug it out o your old ball and

place it in to the new one.

WHEN TO USE?The Powerball is perect or anyone who wants

to develop their arm muscles. But you should

be cautious not to over do it. For beginners, a

maximum exercise o 2-3 minutes per hand is

su cient. You can increase the time gradually.

For the best results, use it between 6000-8000

rpm or a period o about 7 minutes daily. Also, it

is not recommended or people below the age o

15. Kids in the age bracket o12-14years may use it

with supervision. I you are unable to set the rotor

in motion, check your technique. Otherwise, you

can opt or the electric starter called Eezi, which

can also run on batteries. This utility will start your

gyroscope each time with relative ease. The starter

is available in blue and amber colors.

BENEFITSApart rom ftness, the various NSD Powerball can

also be used or various other purposes. These

include:

Sports that need extensive use o wrists and

arms, like gol, tennis, baseball, basketball,

cycling, mountain biking, motocross, mountain

climbing, encing, hockey, rowing, canoeing,

and kayaking.

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POWERBALLMODEL

UTILITY COLOR

250Hz Classic The most basic model in the NSB Powerball amily, it is the one o the

gyroscopes which doesnt spot a digital speed meter. Apart rom that, it

gives you the same eatures as its pro version

Blue and

Amber

250Hz Pro This is the astest and the most perectly balanced gyroscope in the

entire NSD Powerball series. You can hit speeds as high as 15,000 rpm

with this one.

Blue and

Amber

Screamer Classic A variant o the 250Hz Classic model, this gyroscope comes with a series

o additional precision-drilled holes around the rotor surace. Because

o these holes, you can achieve similar results at lower speeds. Just like

the 250Hz Classic, this one also does not spot a digital speed meter.

Blue

Screamer Pro A variant o the 250Hz pro model, this gyroscope also comes with a

series o additional precision-drilled holes around the rotor surace to

achieve similar results at lower speeds.

Blue

Neon Classic Another variant o the 250Hz Classic model, this gyroscope spots 6

bright LEDs that glow when it is in motion. Like the Classic version, it

doesnt come with a digital speed meter either.

Blue

Neon Pro Another variant o the 250Hz Pro model, this gyroscope also has 6

bright LEDs that emit a blue light when in motion. The LEDs glow

without the need o batteries

Blue

Techno A new entrant in the NSD Powerball amily, this gyroscope displays

your usage statistics on the rotor surace, thus eliminating the need o adigital speed meter. Its also said to be the most visually appealing o all

the gyroscopes as it emits colors ranging red to blue depending on its

revolution speed.

Blue and

Red

SIGNATURE

Series

This gyroscope extrudes a sapphire white light neon rotor inside a

smoked shell design. A limited edition piece, this gyroscope can hit

a top speed o over 16,000 rpm. It also comes with a built-in digital

computer on its outer shell to display your statistics.

White

350Hz Heavy

Metal Pro

At 350Hz, this gyroscope is not meant to achieve high speeds, but or

better control o your action. The gyroscope comes with high density

composite rotor and a mirror-chrome fnish. You can achieve a power

workout o up to 20,000 rpm with this one.

Chrome

Syndrome (CTS), arthritis, repetitive strain injury

(RSI), wrist injury/break, tendonitis, tennis elbow/

gol elbow, etc.

Musicians playing any type o wind, string,

percussion or key style instruments like the

guitar, violin, drums, piano, saxophone where

both hands are used to create music.

OUR VERDICTWe got our hands on the NSD Powerball-neon pro.

The Powerball does take some time to start up, but

the website provides several alternative techniques

to help you get started. It is very easy to operate

and seems to be an eective exercise or your arms.

For more details, visit www.powerballs.co.in.

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Cooling your

supplements on the goYour portable gym is probably incomplete if you cant cool yourself off withsome healthy beverages. And to keep your energy drinks cool, what youneed is a Fridge-to-go.


WHAT IS FRIDGE-TO-GO?

Fridge-to-go is a range o portable rerigerators

that help you carry perishable oods and

beverages cool or a considerable amount o

time without the use o ice or any mechanical

parts. The latest range o ridges oers up to

eight hours o cooling. The bag is reusable,

easy to store, and easy to clean as well.

HOW DOES IT WORK?For the purpose o testing, we got our hands on

a Mini Fridge 12. This ridge can store up to 12

cans o beverages. All you need to do is old the

bag and place it inside the reezer compartment

overnight. I there is a space crunch, just remove

the three reezing panels (two on the walls and

one on the base o the box) and place it inside

your ridge separately. Once rozen, replace the

panels and youre good to go.

WHEN TO USE?This ridge is best used on outings, trips to

the gym, picnics and weekend getaways. The

attachable and adjustable strap makes it easy or

you to carry around. For

details on various models

and eatures o the ridge-

to-go, visit http://www.

ridge-to-go.com.

OUR VERDICTWe placed a range o

products inside the ridge

or eight hours while on

the go. The box was packed

with ice, a warm sot drink,

melted chocolate, ice cream

and milk. The ice lasted or 3 hours beore turning

to water, which was promptly replaced. The

ice-cream lasted around 4 hours. The milk and the

sot drink remained chilled even at the end o the

8-hour period, and the chocolate had hardened

enough to be eaten and enjoyed.

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Ten great sites tokeep you inshapeIf you are looking for that much needed motivation andpush to keep fit, these websites can help you do just that.In addition, they will also keep you informed about howto continue to remain healthy. However, it is advisableto have expert guidance before you try anything drastic.Read on to find out more.


1LIFE MOJOTHIS website takes a 360-degree approach to ftness

and general wellbeing. You can keep track o your diet, running,

cycling, walking, workout, weight, measurements, blood pressure,

blood sugar and other activities. You also can track your goals,

diet, and analyze your body and liestyle along with gaining

access to eatured articles on various aspects o health and ftness.

You can also go through various healthy recipes and essential

health guides. You can create a ree account to access all the

eatures o the website. For details, visit www.liemojo.com.

2TIMES WELLNESSA popular name in print, this website is an extension o

the Times Wellness supplement circulated with the Times o India.

The website does not eature a personalized ftness and wellbeing

tracker, but it hosts several sel-help and wellness articles. The

website has support groups or chronic and critical illnesses like

multiple disabilities and dementia, among others. There are also

health calculators, water calculator, pregnancy calculator, heart

beat calculator, and BMI calculator (ftness calculator), among

others. You can also locate doctors, hospitals, emergency centers,

and health & ftness acilities based on your location. For details,

visit www.timeswellness.com.

3HEALTH DIARIESWHILE it will not help you medically with any sort o

illness, healthdiaries.com is a blog hosting portal that tackles

health-related issues regarding diseases, their cures, the healing

process, dietary advice, and related topics. Each registered blog

goes through a process o scrutiny beore going online. All entries

submitted by members go through a team o editors beore they

are posted, keeping in mind the sensitivity o the issue discussed

in the blog posts. The news section provides readers with the

latest developments across the dierent medical felds. For

details, visit www.healthdiaries.com.

4FATTY WEIGHT LOSSTHIS blog can be the motivation you need to start losing

weight. The website is packed with diet related inormation

and also packs in eatured stories related to diet plans, eating

disorders, eating healthy, exercise, health & beauty, weight

loss and weight loss treatment. The site also provides general

calculators, calorie burn rate, desired weight calculator, workout

calculator, weight loss time calculator and calorie dierential

calculator. You can also avail coupons or healthy diets, grocery

coupons and restaurant coupons, etc rom the blog. For details,

visit www.attyweightloss.com.

5TWEET WHAT YOU EATIF you are a Twitter addict and love sharing every detail

o your lie on the micro blogging site, then this is the website or

you. All you need is a Twitter account and a login on the website

to create a personalized online diet diary synchronized with your

tweets! Such websites help you to involve your riends to keep a

check on what you eat. I you wish to update your diary rom the

website itsel, login and go to the 'My Diary' tab. In the 'What Did

You Eat?' section, Type the ' ood description' and 'calories'. Check

the date and click submit. I you are comortable using Twitter

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instead, go to the direct message section o Twitter and send

the text string as 'd twye :'. You can

also post entries pertaining to weight loss. For details, visit www.

tweetwhatyoueat.com.

6FITDAYIF your idea o ftness revolves around weight loss, or

i you know that you will not be able to give enough attention

to your exercise regime, you can maintain an online diet and

weight loss journal to keep it away rom prying eyes. Apart rom

tracking your ood exercises and weight goals, the website also

takes into account your calories and nutrition details, daily calorie

counts, carbohydrates, at, protein and also helps you analyze

your long term diet goals. The premium version also enables

you to customize your diet plans. I you preer a desktop-based

application instead, you can download the FitDay application

rom the website itsel. For details, visit www.ftday.com.

7DIET POLICYIF you want to kick obesity, then this is the best

website to sur through. This website does not help you create a

personalized diet plan, but what it does provide is expert advice

on various diet-related ailments and inormation on ood and

diets, including acts about junk ood, diet or diabetics, low

at diets, tips on dietary supplements, and healthy dieting. The

website also describes some interesting diet plans involving

chocolate, peanut butter, and graperuits. You can also read

though some o the eatured articles and ree eBooks to plan your

perect diet. For details, visit www.dietpolicy.com.

8DAILY BURNFORMERLY known as Gyminee, this website helps you

track and monitor every aspect o your ftness regime, including

ood intake and exercise routines. The revamped website comes

with extensive databases, reducing the need or excessive data

entry. The website also eatures accountability partners and

ftness groups to act as motivators to keep up your levels o

enthusiasm. The website also has several Fitness Challenges,

where you can invite your riends to compete with you on ftness

targets. For details, visit http://dailyburn.com.

9ONLINE FITNESS LOGSIMILAR to Daily Burn, this website helps you plan, track,

report and personalize your ftness schedules. You can also use

the site to set your ftness goals and track your progress, and

to plan and track your diet. Various reports and charts help you

to not only monitor your progress, but to also decide urther

course o action. Since each person is unique, the site helps you

personalize your ftness log by setting custom felds to track

specifc data as per your requirements. For details, visit www.

onlineftnesslog.com

10ICHALLENGETHIS Facebook app helps you create ftness challenges

or you to compete with your riends. Each victorious challenge

earns you workout points. The workout activities and the

designated points are listed in the workout options section. For

details, visit www.ichallengeftness.com, and click 'Start Playing'.

You will be redirected to the Facebook page o the application.

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8 GET EQUIPPED APPLICATION

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FitLie is a shareware application that enables

you to maintain your own personalized and

confdential diary. You can purchase the

application i you fnd it useul to your needs. It

monitors not only your ood intake, but also the

amount o calories lost and all details pertaining to

your physical training.

GETTING STARTED To start o, you need the application to be

downloaded and installed on your machine.

For this, visit 'www.roubecsot.com'. Click the

'Download' tab on the homepage. Click the

'Download ree trial' link and save the setup fle

on your PC. Double-click the FitLieSetup.exe fle

to begin the process o installation. Click 'Next'

to continue. Agree to the sotware license and

continue with the process o installation. Set the

sotware skin to 'Modern skin' and proceed with

the installation process. Finish the installation

process and start the application to begin

recording your ftness diary.

Once the application begins, click 'Continue

without Registration' to continue with the

application. Since the application is in its trial

version, you cannot create any users, and the

deault user name is 'Test User'. Once the login

screen appears, click 'Enter' to begin.

KNOW THE FACTSBeore you go out and start on an exercise

regime, you need to know how to go about it

and what would be ideal or your body type.

That way, you will not injure yoursel and will see

Maintain your ownfitness diaryMost people cannot face the reality of their physical appearance. Ifyou are one of these people and want to do something about it, butkeep it to yourself, an online diary is what you need. FitLife is one suchapplication which is a diet planner, fitness log and a personalized recipebook all in one.




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eective results. First up, you need to know your

own body mass index details. Once you have this

data handy, you can set your diet and workout

plans more extensively and eectively. For this,

go to the 'Energy intake and output' tab, and

click the dropdown arrow appearing next to the

'Others' button and select 'Tables'. Fill in your

height and weight to fnd out i you are obese or

not. From here on, you can start with planning

your diet and workout schedules.

DIETING AND EATING RIGHTOnce you know how much you weigh and how

much you need to lose, you will be in a better

position to structure your diet. A balanced diet

will enhance your ftness and ensure the lasting

result.

To start your diet diary, go to the 'Energy

intake and output' tab, and click the 'Energy

Intake' button. Select the nature o your meals

(breakast, lunch, dinner, snack) rom the tabs

appearing at the bottom o the screen. Double-

click on a ood type rom the list below. Browse

or a ood category under the 'Food' section

on the right-side panel. Set the amount o ood

consumed in a 'Unit' o your convenience rom

the drop-down list. Click 'Yes'.

I you dont fnd the ood you have just

consumed, you can add it to the list. Click the

dropdown arrow appearing next to the 'Energy

Intake' button and select 'Own Compound Meals'.

Click the 'Add meal' button in the 'Compound

Meals' panel o the box. Type the relevant

details. Next, click the 'Add meal' button in the

'Compound Meals' panel o the box. Search or

the relevant oods that make up your meal and

create the meal type.

I you cannot fnd a suitable ingredient

or your meals, you can create a new ood

variant. For doing so, click the dropdown arrow

appearing next to the 'Energy Intake' button

and select 'Food'. Click the 'New Food' button

appearing at the oot o the 'Foods' dialog box.

Type the relevant details. Click the 'Yes' button to

create the ood ingredient or your meals.

SWEATING IT OUTMost o the ftness experts we have met insist on

an equipment-based training schedule. Once you

get your diet right, it's time to ex your muscles.

To monitor and keep a tab on your workout

regime, click the dropdown arrow appearing next

to the ' Energy expenditure' button and select

If a meal you have consumed is a combination of different foods mentioned in the application, u cancreate your own meal compounds as well.

If you cannot create a compound meal because the key ingredients are missing from the master list,

you can add food groups to the list along with their nutrition values.

You can download a free trial version of the application from the website. You can also purchase a

copy using your PayPal account.




'Sport activities'. Set the details o your work out in

the 'Activities' dialog box. A graph with your ftness

regime can be seen at the oot o the main window.

I you are unsure about the o workout options that

you should choose keeping in mind your diet and

the amount o calories you need to burn, FitLie

can act as your training consultant too. Just click

the dropdown arrow appearing next to the 'Energy

expenditure' button and select 'Recommended

sport activities'. A list o activities along with the

duration to perorm them will be listed. You can

pick any activity as per your convenience and click

the 'Plan activity' button. Set the duration or the

specifc workout and start your ftness streak with

appropriate guidance.

USING YOUR OWN BODY WEIGHT FOREXERCISINGOnce you are in complete control o your regime,

you can start doing exercises using your own body

weight. The next step is to get more equipments to

your training cycle. Go to 'Fitness' tab, and click the

'Fitness Training' button. Select a physical exercise

rom the 'Training activities' panel on the let o the

main window. A popup box pictorially describes

the exercise and also intimates you about the level

o expertise required to perorm the exercise. I

you need a more detailed view or wish to edit the

data, click the 'Training activities' option rom the

dropdown list next to the 'Fitness Training' button.

I you are not comortable with equipment-based

training, but enjoy outdoor activities like tennis,

or cycling instead, click the 'Combined Training'

button instead. The 'Training activities' dialog box

elaborates all the possible workouts the activity

will give you. You can also plan out your workout

schedule or two weeks in advance. Click the

'Plan' button and set your exercise regime and the

workout days.

COOK IT UPYou can't eat right i you eat out all the time. And

i you starve, you will do more harm than good to

yoursel. There are several web portals and ches

that requently come out with diets that help you

with dierent dietary options suiting dierent types

o ftness plans. You can create a repository with

several diet-riendly recipes that are arranged in a

specifc chronology so that you can access them

aster and save time.

The application can also double up as a recipe

book or your nutritional and diet riendly recipes.

Go to 'Recipes' tab, and click the 'New Recipes'

If you find statistical details confusing and boring, you can keep track of your progress through thedaily, weekly or monthly charted analysis.

Depending on your height and weight values, start off by calculating your BMI value. That way you

would know where you stand, and how much weight you need to lose.

Although not advisable for beginners, you can resort to strength training using your body weight.

You can add details of your workout session to know how many calories you have burned.



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button. Add under the appropriate section by

selecting a recipe 'Type'. Add the raw material

details and the preparation method. Save the recipe.

To print it in the uture, click the print button. The

recipe is presented in a preset ormat. Print the

document out and fle it as per your requirements.

TO SUMMARIZE The Weight section helps you get a reality check o

how much you weigh and helps you to set realistic

targets to lose your excess body at in a healthy

and sae way. And to keep a periodic check, go

to the 'Summary' and 'Outputs' section and get

summarized daily, weekly, monthly and customized

reports.

The paid version also enables you to password

protect your diary, so that no one can pry into your

ftness secrets and the awkward details that you

started out with. Once you have all the monitoring

and guidance in place and all your secrets locked and

sealed, all you need now is a proper ftness regime

that you enjoy and stick to in the long run.

If you prefer physical outdoor activities to exercise, you can add them to your fitenss log instead.These also help you burn calories effectively.

You can create a database or repository of all you diet friendly and healthy recipes, neatly arranged

into relevant categories.

The application also serves as a part-time trainer. If you're unsure about a particular exercise

position, it gives you a pictorial view of the positions as well.

BMI, short or Body Mass Index, is a numeric

interpretation o a person's body at, which is

calculated on the basis o height and weight o

the person, be it a man or a woman. It is very easy

to calculate your own BMI value. All you need is

your weight in kilograms and height in meters.

This value should not be mistaken with the

percentage o body at in a person, but a mere

estimate o a persons healthy body weight based

on his/her height. The ormula to calculate BMI is

(weight (kg)/height (m)) 2.

And because it is so easy to calculate and

speciic to each person, it is not just used as a

diagnostic tool to gauge problems with body

mass, but is also an essential value to suggest

rigorous physical schedules.

A BMI value less than 18.5 is considered to

be underweight, while a BMI o 18.5 to 24.9 is

considered to be normal. A value between 25

and 29.9 is said to be overweight, while a value

above 30 results into obesity.

People with BMI over 30 are prone to illness

like diabetes and heart related ailments, while

those under 18.5 are more susceptible to

malnutrition and eating disorders like bulimia

and anorexia. Either extremes require close

monitoring and medical aid.

WHAT IS BMI?




Top iPhone Fitness Apps

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1IPUMP PILATESLeading the charge rom the ront comes an

amazing app that gives you an array o tools that you can

make use o in a quest to fnd out the best way to tone

the middle section o your body and keep ft. The product

was bought orth with three progressive levels o Pilates

mat sessions. These include 63 images o Pilates, videos

and also audio coaching. With the amazing Log eature,

you can enter your sets, weights and reps or each o

the exercises you perorm. This causes a well organized

collation o all your workout data. Then the Inspire

eature comes into play, using which you can show your

workout progress to others so as to inspire them to take

their health seriously. The exercises thus involved require

standard gym equipment to be used.

2IPUMP ABS AND COREI its your stomach thats bothering you too much

with all the ab and love handles popping out, then you

can go in or a more specialised iPump app - the iPump

Abs and Core. It will help you reach the ultimate shape

and fgure without much ado thanks to the simple and

easy-to-understand interace. The video instructions in

this program require 3G, Wi-Fi or EDGE. These exercises

make use o typical gym equipment.

3IPUMP YOGAThe iPhone Yoga application works just like the

above Abs and Core app. It provides a simple step-by-

step guide to good health o mind, body and spirit using

one o the most popular techniques or achieving the

same - Yoga. The levels contain basic ows such as Sun

Salutation and Warrior Sequences in addition to the more

advanced ows. The requirements are same as above.

4YOGA RELAXCalming your body while getting ft is very

important. Excessive aggression doesnt really pay o

and you end up getting physically overworked, when in

reality, its your mind thats overworked. Hence an app

like Yoga RELAX has i

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