Fitness Meets Technology: From Sports Persons To Celebs

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Supplement to CHIP June 2010
from sports persons to celebs
FITNESS MEETS TECHNOLOGY

Exclusive chat with Saina Nehwal, Robin Uthappa, Sagarika Ghatge, Minissha Lamba, Mickey Mehta and many more
CELINA JAILTEY talks about living

in perfect harmony with her mind and body
CONTENTS
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SWEAT IT OUT WITHOUT THE BODY ODOR

X-Static fabric by Reebok
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SAINA NEHWAL ROBIN UTTHAPA MICKY MEHTA UDAY & KARUNA SONALI GUPTA MINISSHA LAMBA
On top of her game
COOLING YOUR SUPPLEMENTS ON THE GO

Fridge-to-go Coolerbag
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I play cricket and train for the love of it
A holistic approach to health and fitness
GET EQUIPPED
TEN GREAT WEBSITES TO KEEP YOU IN SHAPE
A list of websites for your overall wellbeing
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Get your fitness right
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Peace of mind in the gadget maze
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SWEATING IT OUT
MANAGING EDITOR
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A day out at Gold's Gym
Fitness ought to be a lifestyle and not a fad
MAINTAIN YOUR OWN FITNESS DIARY

Your daily fitness monitor
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Surajit Agarwal
DEPUTY EDITOR
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Jamshed Avari
SENIOR FEATURE WRITER
CELINA JAITLEY SAGARIKA GHATGE
Age no bar when it comes to fitness
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TOP FITNESS IPHONE APPS
Kamakshi S
FEATURE WRITER
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16 handy iPhone Apps for fitness
Gareth Mankoo
COPY EDITOR
A fit mind and a healthy body
PLAY AND BURN YOUR EXCESS CALORIES

A fun way to tone your body
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Sameer Desai
PROJECT COORDINATORS
ON THE GO
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Rajesh D'Souza, Gautami Chalke

SENIOR ART DIRECTOR
YOUR PERSONAL TRAINER
SUCCESSFUL CELEBRITY MAKEOVERS

True fitness stories
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Nirmal Biswas
SENIOR DESIGNER
The miCoach Pacer by Adidas
Hemali Limbachiya
ILLUSTRATORS
ADDING VALUE TO YOUR DREAM RUN

The Nike+ range of products
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Sachin Pandit, Chaitanya Surpur

PHOTOGRAPHER
Neha Mitbawkar
COLOR CORRECTION
CARRY ALONG YOUR GYM WHEREVER YOU GO

EasyTone shoes by Reebok
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Sanjay Shelar
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FOREWORD
The terms health, fitness and exercise are usually associated with either athletes or celebrities. However, it is not just them who need to look fit and lead healthy lifestyles. Everyone needs to maintain a balanced diet and a fixed exercise schedule. For this issue of CHIP Plus, we stepped out of the tech capsule to explore the world of fitness. Of course, we did have a close look at all the technological aspects that high-tech gymnasiums and workoutbased applications have to offer. We have also reviewed a few cool fitness accessories and gadgets from Reebok, HydraCoach, Adidas and Nike. These products include everything from 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 nagging doubts answered by Celina Jaitley, Minissha Lamba and Sagarika Ghatge, and got to know about their secrets to a perfect 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 fields talking to us more about them. The world of technology is not aloof to the world of the fit. With scores of iPhone applications and smartly built motion-sensor games, even the geeks have something to look forward to. Stay fit and live healthy. Happy reading!
With scores of iPhone applications and smartly built motion-sensor games, even the geeks have something to look forward to.
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On top of her game

After Prakash Padukone and Pullela Gopichand, Saina Nehwal represents the fresh face of Indian badminton. With the of responsibility of keeping the fervor for the sport alive in India and propelling her nation's name in the sport on her young shoulders, she is one of the most charismatic yet grounded sports personalities India has seen in recent times. Here's the ace shuttler talking about her take on fitness.
BY KAMAKSHI S
Playing a physically exhausting sport like badminton, how would you dene
For a sport like badminton, every portion your body must be t and your mental tness must
Q A
tness?
be such that even after the match, you still feel like you can go on playing. That's tness for me.
Q A
What kind of equipment forms a part of your regular tness schedule?

My coaches taught me that to play badminton regularly, you need patience and need to
workout for all seven days of the week with tness exercises on the court, on the track, and with weights. I also undertake extensive cardio exercises. But overall, I follow a multifarious tness training schedule.
Q A
SAINA NEHWAL
Badminton player
What kind of equipment/tness regime did you follow when you had just
Initially, my tness schedules were shorter, similar to that of a cross country runner,
started out?
comprising weights, running exercises, etc. But eventually, it became more rigorous and I now work out for at least 3 to 4 hours a day.
Saina Nehwal is one of the sports persons in the country who has made sure that she has carried the name of her sports along with her. She took up to playing badminton at the age of 8. She won her first National Junior Champion in the year 2004, and retained the title in 2005 as well. Her steady and consistent performance in all the major Badminton tournaments in the world is highly commendable. At 20, she has the distinct of being the first Indian sports woman to enter the Quarter Finals for Badminton at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. She was rewarded with an Arjuna award in August, 2009.
Q A
How benecial is equipment based training? How much has it advanced over
Equipment has changed. Initially I trained with manual equipment, while now it is driven by
the years?
electric energy. But I still have to regulate the training over time.
Q A
How do you ensure that you dont over burn yourself with too much exercise?
That 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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Q A
During a major injury, what type of tness cycle do you follow to ensure
SAINA NEHWAL'S CAREER GRAPH

EVENT
Czechoslovakia Junior Open 2004 Commonwealth Youth Games Asian Satellite Badminton Tournament World Junior Badminton Championships 2006 Commonwealth Games Philippines Open (badminton) Asian Satellite Badminton Tournament Indian National Badminton Championships National Games of India Yonex Chinese Taipei Open China Masters Super Series Indian National Badminton Championships 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games World Junior Badminton Championships BWF Super Series Masters finals Indonesia Open 2009 BWF World Championships 2009 super series finals
that you recovery is faster and you can still be in form when you play again?
Touch wood, I never had any major injuries apart from a shoulder sprain, and that too
YEAR
2003 2004 2005 2006 2006 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2008
RESULT
Winner Gold Winner Runner Up Bronze Winner Winner Winner Gold Winner Semi-finalist Winner
because of a jerk. If some such untoward incident happens, we use the able guidance of an expert physiotherapist.
Q A Q A
How much importance do you give your diet, keeping your tness regime in
Diets are fuel that runs your body. You need to follow a disciplined lifestyle. I enjoy every type
mind?
of food, but not too much oily or fried food.
The right footwear is obviously vital. How do you pick the right footwear to
The right shoes are extremely important. As per my experts' advice, I've changed the inner
help you perform better?
shape of my shoes. Some amendments with the heel base and toes help the shoes t better and feel better to play with.
Q A
How do you balance your game, your tness, and rest time given your busy
My age is my biggest strength. With the apt guidance of my coaches and keen eyes of my
playing schedules?
2008 2008
Gold Winner
parents, I can handle my professional life quite easily.
Q A
What aspects of being t should budding sportpersons keep in mind?

A budding sportsperson should be focused and disciplined. Stick to a restricted and strict
2008 2009 2009 2009 2009
Semi-finalist Winner Quarter-finalist Semi-finalist Winner
diet. And never do anything that your mind or conscience does permit you to do.
Fitness for budding players

Badminton players need to have strong and flexible wrist movements, strong calves, and proper foot movements to ensure less injury while playing. Specific badminton fitness involves strengthening of 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 fitness training.
2009 JAYPEE CUP Syed Modi Memorial International India Grand Prix
2010 All-England Super Series 2010 Asian Badminton championships
2010
Semi-finalist
2010
Semi-finalist
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"I play cricket and train for the love of it"

Robin Uthappa has played cricket at the highest level and tasted much success with his flamboyant batting style. Straight off a successful IPL campaign, here he is giving us his take on fitness.
BY KAMAKSHI S
Hailing from a sports background, Robin Uthappa has the distinction of being one of the few players in the Indian cricket team to have played in every department of 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 of physical fitness each role demands. From dawning the Indian team cap to the IPL, he is one of the few cricketers who have not been out of commission with a major injury. He joins us in conversation and talks about his fitness regime:
MOVING AHEAD ON THE FITNESS PATH

Once settled as a sportsperson, it gets just as harder to maintain your fitness levels. And once you start playing for the country, your fitness regime constantly needs to change depending on your requirements. But for 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 of free weights and body weight training. I don't believe that you need too much equipment. Just the bare necessary equipment would do. If any youngster wants to be called fit, he must be able to do
GETTING THE BASICS RIGHT

Robin equates fitness to self confidence. He asserts, "For me, it not only helps in improving my physical state, but also helps in improving my state of mind." Following a basic routine of dumbbells, barbells, medicine balls and Swiss balls for both strength and flexibility 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 of travelling and playing continuously, he positively states, "I play cricket for the love of it. I train for the love of it. So managing this is not a chore for me at all".
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"I think it's most important to have a good trainer who understands your personality and sets a program accordingly."
his body weight exercises very easily. Thats the most basic fitness requirement for any budding sportsperson." But he is also cautions and conscious not to over burn himself with a hectic fitness 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 of having a good body".
RECUPERATING AND EATING RIGHT

Injuries are an indispensible part of a hectic playing schedule, but Robin has been one of
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Batting and fielding averages Mat ODIs T20Is First-class List A Twenty20 38 9 61 99 69 Inns 34 8 102 94 64 NO 5 0 4 7 10 Runs 786 149 3958 2877 1363 HS 86 50 162 160 68* Ave 27.1 18.62 40.38 33.06 25.24 BF 855 129 -3160 1052 SR 91.92 115.5 -91.04 129.56 100 0 0 10 4 0 50 5 1 22 21 6 4s 94 14 --124 6s 16 6 --57 Ct 15 1 60 42 29 St 0 0 0 0 4
Bowling averages Mat First-class List A 61 99 Inns --Balls 490 150 Runs 292 152 Wkts 10 2 BBI Mar-26 Jan-23 BBM Jan-23 Ave 76 Econ 3.57 6.08 SR 49 75 4w 0 0 5w 0 0 10 0 0 May-67 29.2
the lucky few who haven't had a brush with any major ailments. "Thankfully, I've not had any major injuries, but I do believe that when an athlete is injured, one must spend a lot of time visualizing his or her sport and their skills. The fitness cycle would depend on the kind of injury the athlete has." He also makes sure that he eats right. "When I'm playing tournaments, I dont follow any diet, but in my off season, I do follow a diet.
Sometimes, to follow a diet while playing a tournament can be stressful and I dont like added stress while playing."
FOOD FOR YOUR SOLE

In conclusion, Robin reminds us of his role as the Reebok brand ambassador. When asked about the importance of the right footwear, he replies, "A good technology in the shoe is always helpful for an athlete. The latest ZigTech shoes from Reebok help reduce the wear and tear of key leg muscles by up to 20%. The new ZigTech serve as an energy drink for my feet."
What are Swiss balls and medicine balls?

A Swiss ball is an exercise ball filled with air, which is made of soft elastic PVC. The ball is 14 to 34 inches in diameter, and is a popular prop for stretching exercises. You can change the air pressure by either removing a valve stem or fill the air and deflate it as needed. The basic aim of the ball is to create instability to flex your muscles to maintain you basic balance. It is most effective and recommended for back and abdominal muscle exercises. These exercise balls are usually used for exercises falling in the genre of yoga, pilates, physiotherapy, gymnastics, stability and balance among other uses. A medicine ball, on the other hand, is used for strength training and is heavier (between 1 and 12 kgs) and smaller, much like a basketball. It is specifically useful for the abdominal, chest, arm and leg muscles. Made from leather or vinyl, covered with a nylon cloth, and filled with sand, these balls are also used as an exercise tool for injury rehabilitation.
GADGET WATCH
You can't really keep men away from their gadgets for long now, can you? And Robin is no exception. Apart from 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".
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A holistic approach to health and fitness

Health 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 leading holistic health guru, Mickey Mehta for his take on how easy his transition into holistic fitness was and how much this industry has benefited from technological advancements.
BY KAMAKSHI S
In a world were fitness is skin deep, most people choose to ignore the overall well being of the mind and body. Fitness has usually been associated more with glamour than with health and safety, but the balance is now slowly shifting. Most glamour role models and sports persons are now endorsing physical fitness that considers both your physical and mental well being.
"Fitness is strength, stamina, agility, tone and flexibility, and health is excellence of life and living. I believe health is the pinnacle of wellness."
HEALTH AND FITNESS
MICKEY MEHTA
Holistic Health Guru
In the fitness industry for over 24 years, Mickey Mehta has embraced the concept of the equipment-free 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 features and columns in leading newspapers for almost 20 years now. For details visit www. mickeymehtahbf.com
Mickey believes that health is as important as fitness. "Fitness to me is very primary, while health is paramount. Fitness is strength, stamina, agility, tone and flexibility, and health is excellence of life and living. I believe health is the pinnacle of wellness. Health covers an exhaustive spectrum of factors that includes physical fitness, mind science and spiritual growth." But can you achieve fitness without equipment? Well, Mickey belongs to the school of thought that believes you can, but adds that the move was personal, and non-imposing on others. He retorts, "Equipment-free training was freedom from getting enslaved and dependent on machines. It is fine to use machines, but one should not get used
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by them. Free-hand exercises like yoga, pilates, boot camp, etc. are creative, recreational and address the body in totality."
TECHNOLOGY AND TRAINING

Technology has dradtically changed fitness, not just in terms of better and injury-free equipment, but it has had a dramatic impact in the fields of diagnosis and treatment of muscle-related ailments. "Technology can be used prudently in many ways for assessment and diagnosis, and in facilitating 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 for a toss," he adds. "When you exercise with love for yourself, for recreation, you can never harm yourself. For example, you can never over eat fruits, but, it is possible to over eat your french fries 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 for inner well being and to regulate disorder to make life and living more meaningful and purposeful. It helps to enhance physical abilities and to bring overall focus in everyday walks of life. This can be achieved through proper integration of 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? "If done under supervision, both can be combined. The use of machines must be prudent, and do not get dependent on them. Free-hand exercises are imaginative and creative and make the work out complete."
MOTIVATION FOR FITNESS

There is a constant change in the way fitness is viewed by people, and several celebrities train with with Mickey. So is being fit and looking good the same? "I personally think fit and healthy people look good anyway. Just good features with zero health and fitness fails to convey vibrancy. There are no short cuts to fitness.
"Fit and healthy people look good anyway. Good features with zero health and fitness fail to convey vibrancy. There are no short cuts to fitness."
Discipline, a positive attitude and regularity are the keys. A healthy and a fit mind translates into a healthy body," he says. But self motivation is most important for being consistent and true to your fitness regime. "I stretch, do my postures, I meditate and I stimulate my entire body with these forms of exercises. Breathing and meditation are part of my life", says Mickey, adding, "A healthy body and mind are the prime motivators and can be an inspiring force."
EATING RIGHT
Diet and hydration form a crucial part of any fitness regime. If is important to eat right to be and look healthy. "Food influences our thought processes and attitudes. Food, if incorporated well, can be stimulating. Energy-giving food can alleviate stress and boost immunity. Diet is an important factor that contributes to body and mind wellness. Eating the right food at the right time is vital. Any food in its natural form is ideal, like fruits, raw salads, sprouts, nuts, seeds, herbs, etc." But with the quality of food not being as nutritious as before, supplements have become a rage nowadays. Mickey adds on a cautious note, "Sensible supplementation is the need of the hour. If supplementation is done under supervision and wisely, it can be a boon."
Mickey Mehta Online

For someone who avoids equipment for training and professes a holistic appreach to working out, Mickey Mehta does not shy away from using the online medium to be heard. One of the most interesting links on his website www.mickeymehtahbf.com is the Audio Gallery, where you can download music to better your exercising ambience. A frequent and avid blogger, you can find him posting regular health updates. You can read his blog at www.mickeymehtahbf.com/ blog. He has also made his presence felt via social networking. You can also follow Mickey Mehta on Twitter at @mickeymehta.
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Get your fitness right

Exercising is a combination of comfort and exertion. Your comfort levels help you pick a form of exercising that your body can adapt to easily. Fitness trainers Uday and Karuna Waghmare talk us through the importance of the right fitness regime, with or without technology.
BY KAMAKSHI S
With technology pushing the world of fitness training and nutrition forwards, most people are now waking up to the idea of living healthy. So if you've been thinking of hitting the gym yourself but dont know where to start, Karuna Waghmare's advice can help you get started. "It is advisable for basic users to start with strength training on machines, because machines offer 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 if you have low percent of body fat. They look easy, but they are difficult," she says. your own body weight or you can use equipment like Smith machines or leg press," Karuna explains.
IS EQUIPMENT FREE TRAINING FOR YOU?

Being a yoga expert, the very mention of the word lights up Karuna's face, but she adds that yoga is not really for everyone. "Yoga is very sacred. Unless your mind, body and soul are not ready to perform, you cannot do yoga. It is difficult to achieve for people who are not willing to ground themselves or who have too much body fat to be flexible. But all is not lost for them," she asserts, "You can use props, and they dont use machines." But how would props help? She explains, "Props are like toys for a kid. They help to ground people who find it difficult to start. For example, breathing exercises begin with sitting in sukhasan (cross legged position), in which all are not comfortable. So you can use chairs instead."
KNOWING THE BASICS

"The human body is basically made to exercise, so you can use equipment or your own body weight for exercise. There are three components to exercise - exercises to enhance flexibility of your muscles, cardio vascular exercise and strengthening exercise. So if you want to train yourself for flexibility, yoga is the best option. You can make your heart stronger from any running activity or by using treadmills. For strength training, you can use
THE TECH ANGLE

High stress levels and erratic working schedules coupled with a poor diet can add to your fitness woes. Technology has advanced drastically in the
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fitness circles. "Technology has improved a lot in weight training and nutrition. It has improved the quality of food," Uday Waghmare adds. "The angles on equipments have changed drastically. It is now easy and more effective, rather than being strenuous. Initially, all machines used to have a square action, so the workout was like that of a robot. But nowadays, the machines are made keeping in mind people's body and spiral structure in mind. So it a lot more natural."
GOING ONLINE
With so many online resources available, fitness has permeated onto the internet as well. Uday and Karuna have started using popular mediums of communication to take their profession forward. "Apart from telephone services through which you can contact instructors, social networks like Facebook have made things really easy. So if there is a new yoga position I want to share, all I need to do is take photos and upload them on Facebook to share it with others."
VIDEO TUTOR
With video tutorials flooding the market today, you must use due caution before trying any postures by yourself in the comfort of your own home. Both Uday and Karuna agree. "If you see something online, you would want to try it out. But it is always advisable to do the same exercise in front of the mirror as well. If you dont have access to a teacher, you can shoot your own video and ask for guidance from an expert. The expert will guide you if your posture is right, because there are small things you need to keep in mind, as they can amount to big
KARUNA AND UDAY WAGHMARE

Fitness Trainers, UK Fitness
"To get a fabulous looking body, you need to exercise, eat well and take a lot of rest. "
trouble later if done wrongly. You need at least 36 sessions before you go on your own." As for substituting the gym experience with gaming, you can look at options like Nintendo Wii games like Wii Fit. "Its a very good way to burn calories while you have fun. Especially games like tabletennis are very effective and a healthy way to lose weight," says Karuna.
Karuna Waghmare has been in the fitness industry for 14 years, and is the Director of UK Fitness, while Uday is the Assistant Director. Both are certified trainers from Reebok and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Additionally, Karuna holds a certifications from the American College of Exercise, a course on Pilates from the UK, and business and corporate training, while Uday is a specialist in kick boxing and power yoga. Apart from corporate training programs, they also specialize in weight gain, weight loss and diet counseling programs.
PARTING NOTE
If you're considering joining a gym, Karuna and Uday believe that it's never too late. "You have to be fit to look good. But both are not the same. To get a fabulous looking body, you need to exercise, eat well and take a lot of rest. As you age, you need to increase the intensity of your exercise. Ambience is very important for exercising; it boosts your morale".
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Achieving peace of mind in the gadget maze

Fitness is incomplete if it's only skin deep. To make sure that you look good, and feel fit, your mind should be fit and positive too. We spoke to psychologist Sonali Gupta on how technology can be used constructively to get the mind healthy.
BY KAMAKSHI S
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, if you get mails even at 11 in the night, you are expected to reply. A few years ago, you would check mail at specific 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 information available everywhere through the Internet, a lot work gets carried back home. Even when people fall sick, they might still be working from hospitals. People go on holidays with their cell phones and their laptops, and with Wi-Fi available everywhere, right from the airports to the coffee shop, they're working all the time."
SONALI GUPTA
Clinical Psychologist
Sonali Gupta is a practicing clinical psychologist and also a student counselor at Tata Institute of Social Science. A gold medalist with a Master's degree in Psychology, Sonali brings with her a vast experience of 7 years as a therapist.
CHILD'S PLAY
Children are the most prone to being addicted to any form of technology, be it games, the Internet, television or cell phones. Kids learn to operate these devices fairly quickly and have a tendency to be attracted and eventually addicted to it if 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 of technology. If you let a seven-year-old carry a cell phone to school, it is too early". "A lot depends on the kind of parental monitoring, per se, on what kind of games they play and what they see on television. Yes, it is a lot harder today, especially if the child has access to Internet; they have access to all kinds of sites. If parents substitute TV or video games as a nanny, then it is a problem."
As time passes, technology is becoming more and more part of our daily lives. But it's important to be responsible enough to realize when usefulness turns to dependence. Addiction of any kind is unwarranted, be it alcohol or your cellular phone.
THE GADGET RUSH

Gadgets 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.
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THE INTERNET
The Internet has been a revelation for every individual, company and profession. Therapists dont want to be left behind, and Sonali is no different. She says, "The Internet has been one of the greatest advantages. It makes it possible to provide counseling to people who are in different cities or countries. It helps especially if the person has moved out to a culturally different location; his problem can be better solved by a psychologist in his home town, who has a better understanding of his environment. In some context, it also helps to come up with alternative techniques for relaxation. Cell phones, in particular, are most beneficially in times of emergencies."
WARNING SIGNS
If the alarming number of 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. If you are one of those people, and find yourself leaning towards emotional unrest, or if 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, "If a person has been coping with stress for long periods of time or if the problems have continued for a long period of time, they try to resolve it on their own. If they feel they have tried enough and feel there is no way out, it's time to get open to the idea of going to a therapist. It may be too late by then, but then again, not too many people are even open to the idea of therapy. They argue that they are not mad and dont need medical assistance for their state of mind. Therapists or psychologists dont give out medication; it's the psychiatrists who do. Maybe all you need is a different perspective as a solution to your problems."
Train your mind as you play games

There are several games that you can play online that can stimulate your mind, and help you destress it. Some of them are variants of games, like Sudoku, and crossword puzzles, which were originally available as recreational games in popular newspapers. These brain games are designed in a scientific and logical manner to improve your concentration skills, your memory power, and attentiveness to things. When you train your mind to focus on a task at hand, you can avoid distraction, Increasing work productivity and concentration on specific things. There are games that also help you better your hand-eye coordination, and sharpen your reflexes. It also helps you make your mind flexible, as you are expected to multitask between a variety of activities. It also boosts you ability to think laterally. A daily workout of 10 minutes for your brain can help you improve your mental and spatial reasoning apart from keeping your brain fit even as you continue to age. For games that test the strength of 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 find the right physical balance and better your responses, just like brain games.
Alternative means of therapy

With the quick pace of advancement in technology, even psychological techniques have improved and enhanced over a period of time. Several alternative therapies are now combined for effective results for 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 for home users. Several products like the Touch Screen shower from Fima that supports color therapy, and Aquapeutics that features acupuncture massage jets, use technology to combine relaxation techniques effectively, although the technology is a bit out of reach for the common man. The other alternative techniques that are now a rage include past life regression therapy and hypnosis. These have been made popular by the reality television phenomenon that has gripped our lives.
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"Fitness ought to be a lifestyle and not a fad"

We spoke to the very fit and fabulous Minissha Lamba about her take on fitness. She shares with us her experiences and fitness routines and tells us how she balances her diet when away from home.
BY GARETH MANKOO
Q A
What is your tness regime like? How do you manage it with your busy
Fitness is something that you take time out for. Just like your other daily routines that
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.
schedule?
include brushing your teeth, taking a shower or combing your hair, even tness needs to become part of your lifestyle. It should not remain something that you do exclusively just once in a while.
Q A Q A
How do you manage to balance your diet even when youre traveling
It does get difficult when you travel and youre out of the house. But I try to carry my
continuously?
own food along with me if its possible.
Q A
Does the use of tness equipment prove to be more fruitful than oor
For a woman who works out, equipment is not all that necessary. She can complete her
What inspired you to take up tness seriously?

I started working out when I was in the 11th grade. That was mainly to lose weight and
exercises?
workout with the help of free weights. It works ne for them, whereas in the case of men, it is more important to use equipment, especially if their tness activity is centered around shaping their bodies and getting a kind of denition that they normally require. So I feel that it is more important to men.
to become thinner and look nicer. But tness takes a completely different turn when you join the lm industry as an actor. It is something that reaches into everyones life.
Q A
Do you make use of applications and websites to help you with your tness
No. I was once introduced to a website called Caloriecount.com. I found it only to
schedule?
Q A
Have you used gym equipment in the past and what are the results of
Yes, I make use of a lot of equipment. The results normally vary, since I keep changing
using these?
be a helpful indication of how much you consume. It is similar to writing down your expenses for the day, so as to know how much money you have spent. Its more like a cumulative of what youre putting into your body, but dont realize or take stock of. But then I dont think that its all that effective. You can do it for something like your expenses, but when you start doing that with your food, then it becomes quite a pain.
my tness regime. Boredom is the major cause of this change for me. So I like to change and add variety in my routines so as to shock my body into doing something different.
Q A
How important is control of diet for you?

Diet is the most important factor. I read this book that said that 30% of your physical
Q A
Any nal shout-outs to our readers?

Fitness ought to be a lifestyle, and not a fad.
well being is controlled by the fact that you exercise, whereas 70% is controlled by what you
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MINISSHA LAMBA
Actor
Minissha Lamba, 25, started off her career by modeling for brands such as LG, Sony, Cadbury, Hajmola, Airtel, etc. Her acting career took off with the movie Yahaan in 2005. This was followed by some successful movies like Corporate, Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd., Bachna Ae Haseeno, Kidnap and Well Done Abba.
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Age no bar when it comes to fitness

For actresses, being fit and looking healthy comes with the job. With the amount of physical changes that young actresses go through to look perfect for their role, it is essential that they have a strict fitness regime to have a clean bill of health. Celina Jaitley takes us though her fitness mantras.
BY KAMAKSHI S
For a profession that needs you be in the limelight, a consistently fit body and a calm mind are of prime importance. If you are in a profession like that, fitness cannot be a chore, but a habit you follow religiously. Bollywood actress Celina Jaitley agrees. "Fitness to me is the perfect harmony and balance of the physical and mental body. The most important meaning of fitness is to have good, vibrant health forever. Besides, having a solid foundation of habits gives you lifelong good body and health." She adds, "My motivation to keep fit is having a healthy love and respect for myself. Being fit is the first step in building self esteem and boosting morale."
OBSESSED WITH SIZE ZERO?

With Bollywood actresses nowadays oscillating between dress sizes with alarming frequency, doesnt is send out the wrong message? Celina disagrees, "Looking food and being fit go hand in hand. Fitness naturally enhances one's beauty and charm. A good level of fitness also helps dealing with the extreme amount of stress we actors deal with on a day to day basis."
A WAY OF LIFE
Celina feels that a personal trainer is always advisable to have around especially when you are starting off. Having a vast knowledge about what kind of exercises is effective for which body type, their help will make your progress faster. "I have a personal trainer - Sherin, who makes me do everything from yoga to tai-chi to weight training to aerobics to yoga. My fitness routine consists of good eating and good exercise. My exercise routine consists of blending three distinct types of exercises - weight resistance, cardiovascular and flexibility."
CELINA JAITLEY
Actor
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TECHNOLOGY AND FITNESS

The equipment and nutrition industry have heavily benefitted from the constant use of technology. Both these spheres form an integral part of the fitness industry. Celina seems to have noticed the fact. "A good healthy diet regime of course is the most important aspect of keeping fit, 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 for a complete health check up before one decides to follow any new diet regime." She adds, "Over the years, the definition of physical fitness has changed to fit the landscape of the general populace and ever-evolving technology. With the innovation of many processes much less energy is expended to complete tasks. The old definition - the ability to complete the days task without undue fatigue, is no longer applicable."
that routine actually consists of. The first step to fitness is to love yourself first no matter what size or shape you are in. Following a good fitness regime does not require a specific age. You can begin at any point in your life."
CELINA JAITLEY 'S FILMOGRAPHY

Year 2003 2003 2005 2005 2005 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2008 Film
Janasheen Khel Silsilay No Entry Jawani Diwani: A Youthful Joyride Zinda Tom, Dick, and Harry Apna Sapna Money Money Red: The Dark Side Shakalaka Boom Boom Money Hai Toh Honey Hai Golmaal Returns Paying Guests Accident on Hill Road
LAST WORD
As she signs off, Celina reminds us, "Long-term weight loss is linked more closely to whether a person sticks to their fitness routine than to what
2008 2008 2009
Celina Jaitley won the title of Femina Miss India Universe 2001. In the competition, she was also voted the Miss Margo Beautiful Skin, Indiatimes Surfer'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 of her first international movie Love Has No Language in 2007. In her first venture in Hollywood, Jaitley is all set to portray a Persian princess in the film Quest of Scheherezade starring actors Sean Connery and Orlando Bloom. She is also the brand ambassador of for Egyptian Tourism and D'damas.
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A fit mind and a healthy body

Like all other unconventional actresses, Sagarika Ghatge started her movie career with an offbeat movie like Chak De! India. From then on, this former hockey player has not just been revered as a pretty face, but has become a fitness idol of sorts. Here she is giving us her mantras of fitness.
BY KAMAKSHI S
BEING FIT AND STAYING POSITIVE

Fitness for me is very important, because since my childhood, I have been an active sports player, in terms of maybe athletics and swimming. Sports has always been a part of my life from a very early age. So my body is very used to playing outdoor sport. But once I started my college life in Mumbai, all that stopped. That's when I hit the gym. Fitness is very important; it puts you, your mind and your body at ease. Fitness also means working out as well as eating right and thinking positive.
GYM VS YOGA
I have been very actively running on the treadmill, and now I am enjoying yoga. Somebody recommended it to me and I have been practicing it regularly for a year now. Now that I've been doing yoga, I love it.
GROWING USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN GYM EQUIPMENT

I think gym equipment has changed tremendously. Today we have some very good quality equipment, and gyms today have machines which are very up to date. I guess it's because people have become so aware of being fit. So I think that's the reason this change has come by, which is great.
GAMING VS PHYSICAL EXERCISE

Gaming might work out for some people, but considering the kind of lifestyle that I've lead from the beginning, in terms of playing outdoor sports, I would still recommend that people go outdoors and exercise instead of sitting at home and give a hand at tennis on the TV or through games. For me, I am more of an outdoor person, so for me even a jog would relax me. Though I've never tried my hand at it, I dont think it would work for me. But if it works for people then great.
MY GADGETS
I won't call myself a gadget freak, but yes, I do need the basic gadgets like my cell phone and my iPod; but nothing more.
SAGARIKA GHATGE
Actor
WHEN YOU'RE FIT, IT SHOWS ON YOUR FACE

You can't be fit and not look good. When you are fit, you are mentally at peace. That's what makes you look good. It's not just about having the perfect body, but about being fit on the inside; both physically and mentally. That's what makes you more positive in life, and that definitely shoes on your face.
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After completing her acting course from Kishore Namit Kapoor's acting school, Sagarika Ghatge came into the limelight with her portrayal of Preeti Sabharwal in 2007's Chak De India. Apart from being the current face for Domino's Pizza, she has also been associated with Reebok. She was presented with the annual Lion's Gold Award in 2007. Originally from Kolhapur, Sagarika moved to Rajasthan to complete her school education. She completed her college at Mumbai. She is the daughter of veteran actor Vijayendra Ghatge.
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Your personal trainer

You can now keep in shape without having to spend on expensive gym memberships. Adidas miCoach Pacer serves as a fantastic monitoring and guiding tool as you go about your daily fitness regime.
BY GARETH MANKOO
WHAT IS THE PACER?

Besides being small and compact, the Pacer serves the purpose of a fitness expert who would otherwise charge a premium at the gym just to give you a few 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.
WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE?

1. The Pacer, which is the main piece, can be connected to your computer via USB connection. It connects and picks up information from 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. 2. The Heart-rate Monitor comes along with a belt that has to be worn around your chest so as to record your heart rate as you run. 3. The Stride Sensor can be worn by hooking it onto your shoe laces.
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HOW DOES IT WORK?

The main Pacer unit is the one that is responsible for communication with the Heart Rate Monitor and Stride Sensor. There is some amount of storage memory in the miCoach Pacer that is used to record all the workout information. You can either attach it to your armband or to your shirt with the help of a clip that is present at the back of the device. You can also use it to listen to your favorite 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 for your first 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 fast or too slow. This, of course, depends on the type of 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.
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.
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Adding value to your dream run

Nike is has been one of the leading brands at the cutting edge of shoe technology, with products that ensure optimum performance and comfort. With inputs from Nike fitness trainer Ajinkya Kale, we explore the Nike+ range of products.
BY KAMAKSHI S
WHAT IS NIKE+?
Nike fitness 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. After 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 of Nike+ products crafted specially for those athletes who prefer to run without music. It consists of the Nike+ wrist band - the sensor for your Nike+ enabled shoes and the receiver.
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You can slide the sensor inside your shoe or tuck it in the crisscross of your lace before starting your run.
THE NIKE+ IPOD SPORT KIT

Made for athletes who like to run with music to keep them company, the Nike+ iPod Sport Kit can be used with Nike+ enabled iPods or the 3G iPhones. It comes with all the devices mentioned in the Free Run+ kit but also includes a specially crafted receiver device. The receiver has to be plugged into the charging port of the music player to gather the running information.
HOW DOES IT WORK?

The first thing you need is the Nike+ enabled shoes, indicated by the Nike+ logo located on the outsole of the shoes. Simply hold the the sensor button for three seconds to turn it on. Once the sensor is on, lift the sock liner from the left shoe and place the sensor in the small pocket provided for it. After you replace the sock liner, your shoes are ready for your run. Once your shoes are ready, turn your attention towards the device. On the Nike+ device, press the
center button for three seconds and begin your run after RUN appears on the screen. Clip the device to your arm through the wristband. As you walk or run, the data is sent wirelessly from the sensor to the receiver device, where the data is recorded. The button at the base of the device lets you start, stop, and pause the information being sent during your run. A toggle button on the device enables you to check the details of your run on the device itself so you can track data while youre running. To recover your data from the device, just unplug it from your wristband and insert the device to the USB port of your computer. A free plug-in from nikeplus.com helps Nike+ is compatible with all variants of the iPod you to upload the data nano, the iPod Touch and the iPhone 3G. directly from the device to your account on the website. You will be presented with a graph of your run on a daily basis, giving you a statistical analysis.
USING NIKE+
The Nike+ range of products is not really recommended for beginners, these shoes and gadgets are perfect for fitness enthusiasts, runners and athletes who need to monitor their runs. You can use the shoes for regular use even without the gadgets; however it is recommended that you use the gadgets every time you run to get a better idea of your progress.
OUR VERDICT:
Like all other Nike shoes, these are also extremely comfortable to wear. The sensor slides perfectly inside the shoe and is not obstructive. It is also very easy to retrieve the data from the receiver devices. The website is user friendly and easy to use and navigate as well. For details on the Nike+ community visit www.nikeplus.com.
The data receiver can be plugged into your wrist band. The different modes include, RUN, MILE, PACE and TIME.
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Carry along your gym wherever you go

If you are not a gym person and dont really like the idea of rigorous exercise, then the Reebok EasyTone shoe is just what you need. These shoes help you get in shape and tone your muscles without having the hit the gym. Unlike other shoes that use a chip, these shoes use technology created with support from NASA. Read on to find out more.
BY KAMAKSHI S
HOW DOES IT WORK?

Reeboks EasyTone shoes help you tone your muscles from the hip down. The shoes feature pod-like components called 'Balance Pods', which are placed under the heel and forefoot portion on the base of the shoe. While the pods create a slight feeling of instability at first, they actually enable
you to walk right, forcing your muscles to adapt to the shape, and in the process, tone your muscles. These unique balance pods, which were crafted using technology support from NASA, increase muscle activation in your hip muscles by precisely 28 percent, hamstring muscles by 11 percent, and calf muscles by 11 percent.
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The insoles of your shoes have been specifically designed to help you adjust to the imbalance caused by the balance pods.
The outsoles consist of three balance pods that support your front foot, the heel and your toes as you walk.
WHEN TO USE
The shoes are specifically crafted to walk in; they are not designed as running shoes. Reebok certified trainer and director of UK Fitness, Karuna Waghmare emphasizes, You need to wear them for a minimum of 90 minutes for a period of 60 days at a stretch for the shoes to be effective". Although originally created for women, there is
also a range of EasyTone shoes for men. And if you are not comfortable wearing shoes with laces, you can get yourself the EasyTone Dive shoes, which come with Velcro fastening. If youd like to do away with shoes entirely, you can opt for flip-flops that come with similar balance pods. If youd like the same technology in running shoes, you can instead opt for the RunTone shoes.
OUR VERDICT
The EasyTone shoes are comfortable to wear throughout the day, but youll need to ensure that the pair you buy fit you perfectly. These shoes are uncomfortable to walk in initially, but after 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.
The balance pods are puncture-resistant and can carry your weight irrespective of how much you weigh.
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An effective energy saver

Zigtech is Reeboks way of easing the load off your leg muscles. This new breed of shoes is especially developed for runners. It adds a zig-zag foam that helps conserve energy for athletes during sprints. Reebok have described the shoes as an energy drink for your feet. These shoes are available for both men and women in an array of colors and designs. The shoes are built for work outs, and the unique zig-zag design, apart from the aforementioned performance boosts, also lend a distinctive look to them. Read on to find out more.
BY GARETH MANKOO
HOW DOES IT WORK?

The ZigTech shoes provide a soft, spring-like feeling as the athlete runs. The geometric, zig-zag shape that constitutes the bottom unit absorbs the impact of the heel striking the ground. In addition to this, it helps the athlete by sending a wave of energy along the length of the shoe, so as help the athlete
propel himself/herself forward with each step. All of this leads to just 20 percent of the wear and tear of key muscles in the leg, thus making it a lot easier for athletes to train for longer durations. It has been observed that ZigTech reduces activation of key muscles like the glute by 13 percent, hamstring by 6 percent and shin by 21 percent.
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Energy Transfer
WHEN TO USE IT?
These shoes are great for athletes who wish to take their gear more seriously so as to increase overall performance. Athletes who perform long and enduring runs such as marathons can greatly benefit from these shoes. Since these help in reducing the overall energy with each step and use this energy more constructively to propel the athlete further, it can also be used for those who find it strenuous to run up slopes and other challenging, high-energy tasks.
OUR VERDICT
As Indian cricketer and brand ambassador for Reebok, Robin Uthappa puts it, The new ZigTech serves as an energy drink for my feet. The shoes are bound to be a great help for those who wish to conserve energy while running. These shoes are recomennded for those who can make the most of them.
The ZigTech shoes reduce the strain on the hamstring, shin and glute muscles, thus making it easier for athletes to perform longer runs.
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The intelligent water bottle

Staying hydrated during workouts and exercise is important, so HydraCoach comes as a great tool that reminds you when its time for you to have a drink. It mainly serves athletes and health freaks who need a calculated intake of water.
BY GARETH MANKOO
WHY DO WE NEED IT?

With the sweltering heat and humidity taking charge of our day-to-day activities and diet, the threat of dehydration is a very real possibility. The best way to avoid dehydration is a constant intake of fluids. But with our busy schedules, we often forget to stay hydrated and maintain a healthy intake of water. This is where HydraCoach, an intelligent water bottle comes in. It is designed to make sure that you drink the right amount of water in accordance with your body weight. For instance, the myth that drinking eight glasses a day can keep you fit isnt really very accurate. Different people have different requirements for water consumption depending upon their body weight. Even factors such as climatic conditions and lifestyle affect the amount of 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 manufacturing defects. You can also avail the lifetime free support helpline. Visit hydracoach. co.in for more purchase information.
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HOW DOES IT WORK?

The HydraCoach calculates how much water would be needed to satisfy the hydration requirements of a particular person. It sets a hydration goal so that the person using it gets motivated to consume enough water to reach that optimum level. On the front of the bottle is the display/ calculator that helps the user monitor his progress. The first step is for the user to feed his weight into the calculator. Keep the Setup button pressed to receive the option to enter your weight. The weight is recorded in kilograms. Keep clicking the Mode button to change the weight. Once this is
done, click Setup again to set the day. The device then calculates the hydration requirement for the user. If the user is in a warm environment, there is a greater chance of dehydration, so the hydration requirement and be manually set higher than the default setting. After all these settings are done, click Start. HydraCoach begins monitoring the total amount of fluid consumed throughout the day and updates the display accordingly. It also displays the average amount of fluid consumed on an hourly basis. Finally, it tells you how much time has elapsed since you had your last drink.
Technology behind the HydraCoach

The HydraCoach hydration monitor is a small electronic device comprising a low pressure, low volume, liquid flow sensing mechanism linked to an interactive computer/display module. When the unit is inserted between a hydration source and its drinking port, a complete system is created that provides an accurate measurement of fluid intake for proper hydration. The HydraCoach hydration monitor functions by means of Generated Electronic Pulse technology. A magnetized impeller floating within a sealed cartridge is placed in-line with the path of fluid, and in close proximity to a sensor located within the head unit. When the flow of liquid comes in contact with the impeller, it begins to rotate, causing the equi-spaced magnetic elements embedded within to pass the sensor, generating a small electronic pulse. This pulse is transmitted to the microprocessor where a measurement of fluid volume is calculated. The volume of fluid is directly related to the rate at which the impeller spins and these pulses generated. The amount of fluid passing through the system is shown on the display. The interactive head unit features several buttons that allow the user to toggle between various informative function modes and to input customized settings. From: www.hydracoach.co.in
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Flex your arms anytime, anywhere

A power workout at a gym is not everybodys calling. With brisk evolution in fitness technology, you can take your equipment anywhere you go, giving you the liberty to workout at your convenience. One such workout tool for your arms is the NSD Powerball.
BY KAMAKSHI S
WHAT IS NSD POWERBALL?

NSD Powerball is a hand gyroscope, which offers a rotating mechanism on a universally mounted spinning wheel that can spin in any direction with little resistance. It helps you tone your fingers and hand, wrist, forearms, 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 from depending on the levels of difficulty. They are listed in a table on the following page.
2. Session-wise highest speed at which the rotor rotated, in meters. 3. The third mode determines your physical strength. It counts the number of 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. If you decide to move to a different model, you can just plug it out of your old ball and place it in to the new one.
HOW DOES IT WORK?

All the NSD Powerball variants come with a chord that must be wound around the track made on the ball, from the base. If 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 of 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 of counter resistance, so you will have to ensure that you have a firm grip on the ball.
WHEN TO USE?
The Powerball is perfect for anyone who wants to develop their arm muscles. But you should be cautious not to over do it. For beginners, a maximum exercise of 2-3 minutes per hand is sufficient. You can increase the time gradually. For the best results, use it between 6000-8000 rpm for a period of about 7 minutes daily. Also, it is not recommended for people below the age of 15. Kids in the age bracket of12-14years may use it with supervision. If you are unable to set the rotor in motion, check your technique. Otherwise, you can opt for 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.
ABOUT THE DIGITAL SPEED METER

The digital speed meter has three modes that you can choose from depending on your workout requirements. They measure: 1. The revolution speed of the internal rotor in real time.
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BENEFITS
Apart from fitness, the various NSD Powerball can also be used for various other purposes. These include: Sports that need extensive use of wrists and arms, like golf, tennis, baseball, basketball, cycling, mountain biking, motocross, mountain climbing, fencing, hockey, rowing, canoeing, and kayaking. Rehabilitation from injuries like Carpal Tunnel
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Syndrome (CTS), arthritis, repetitive strain injury (RSI), wrist injury/break, tendonitis, tennis elbow/ golf elbow, etc. Musicians playing any type of wind, string, percussion or key style instruments like the guitar, violin, drums, piano, saxophone where both hands are used to create music.
OUR VERDICT
We 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 effective exercise for your arms. For more details, visit www.powerballs.co.in.
POWERBALL UTILITY MODEL

250Hz Classic
COLOR
Blue and Amber Blue and Amber
The most basic model in the NSB Powerball family, it is the one of the gyroscopes which doesnt spot a digital speed meter. Apart from that, it gives you the same features as its pro version This is the fastest and the most perfectly balanced gyroscope in the entire NSD Powerball series. You can hit speeds as high as 15,000 rpm with this one.
250Hz Pro
Screamer Classic
A variant of the 250Hz Classic model, this gyroscope comes with a series Blue of additional precision-drilled holes around the rotor surface. Because of 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. A variant of the 250Hz pro model, this gyroscope also comes with a series of additional precision-drilled holes around the rotor surface to achieve similar results at lower speeds. Another variant of 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. Another variant of 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 of batteries A new entrant in the NSD Powerball family, this gyroscope displays your usage statistics on the rotor surface, thus eliminating the need of a digital speed meter. Its also said to be the most visually appealing of all the gyroscopes as it emits colors ranging red to blue depending on its revolution speed. 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 of over 16,000 rpm. It also comes with a built-in digital computer on its outer shell to display your statistics. At 350Hz, this gyroscope is not meant to achieve high speeds, but for better control of your action. The gyroscope comes with high density composite rotor and a mirror-chrome finish. You can achieve a power workout of up to 20,000 rpm with this one. Blue
Screamer Pro
Neon Classic
Blue
Neon Pro
Blue
Techno
Blue and Red
SIGNATURE Series
White
350Hz Heavy Metal Pro
Chrome
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Sweat it out without the body odor

Your gym experience is incomplete without the appropriate clothes. But you tend to sweat a lot during rigorous workouts. Wouldn't it be nice to work out without having to worry about body odor? Reebok clothes can come to your resuce. Read on to find out how they work.
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X-STATIC TECHNOLOGY
These clothes use medical silver for its antiseptic and disinfectant properties. X-STATIC is a patented 'Silver Fiber' created by Reebok, which has a layer of silver that has been lastingly fused over threads. And because of the presence of silver, the garments are not only antimicrobial, but they also help eliminating odor. The technology is being used by many armies around the world to dress open wounds. It is also capable of keeping you cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Now, it is being commercially used for packaging and handling, food preparation surfaces, institutional bedding and, of course, for wearable garments.
HOW DOES IT WORK?

A patented process of manufacturing of the X-STATIC yarn is used to spin a layer of pure silver to the surface of the threads of the fabric. This process ensures that the fabric is weave-able and can be made into comfortable and durable garments. The fused yarn is then knitted, woven or created as non-woven garments.
WHEN TO USE?
Being antimicrobial and anti-odor in nature, the yarn is best suited for gym wear. Since the fabric retains all properties of natural garments, it is reusable and long lasting in nature.
OUR VERDICT
If you pick the right size, the fabric tends to stretch to fit perfectly to your body. It is perfect to use for a rigorous workout, and it does keep you dry and cool.
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Cooling your supplements on the go

Your portable gym is probably incomplete if you cant cool yourself off with some healthy beverages. And to keep your energy drinks cool, what you need is a Fridge-to-go.
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WHAT IS FRIDGE-TO-GO?
Fridge-to-go is a range of portable refrigerators that help you carry perishable foods and beverages cool for a considerable amount of time without the use of ice or any mechanical parts. The latest range of fridges offers up to eight hours of cooling. The bag is reusable, easy to store, and easy to clean as well.
you to carry around. For details on various models and features of the fridgeto-go, visit http://www. fridge-to-go.com.
OUR VERDICT
We placed a range of products inside the fridge for eight hours while on the go. The box was packed with ice, a warm soft drink, melted chocolate, ice cream and milk. The ice lasted for 3 hours before turning to water, which was promptly replaced. The ice-cream lasted around 4 hours. The milk and the soft drink remained chilled even at the end of the 8-hour period, and the chocolate had hardened enough to be eaten and enjoyed.
HOW DOES IT WORK?

For the purpose of testing, we got our hands on a Mini Fridge 12. This fridge can store up to 12 cans of beverages. All you need to do is fold the bag and place it inside the freezer compartment overnight. If there is a space crunch, just remove the three freezing panels (two on the walls and one on the base of the box) and place it inside your fridge separately. Once frozen, replace the panels and youre good to go.
WHEN TO USE?
This fridge is best used on outings, trips to the gym, picnics and weekend getaways. The attachable and adjustable strap makes it easy for
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Ten great sites to keep you in shape

If you are looking for that much needed motivation and push to keep fit, these websites can help you do just that. In addition, they will also keep you informed about how to continue to remain healthy. However, it is advisable to have expert guidance before you try anything drastic. Read on to find out more.
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THIS website takes a 360-degree approach to fitness and general wellbeing. You can keep track of 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 lifestyle along with gaining access to featured articles on various aspects of health and fitness. You can also go through various healthy recipes and essential health guides. You can create a free account to access all the features of the website. For details, visit www.lifemojo.com.
LIFE MOJO
goes through a process of scrutiny before going online. All entries submitted by members go through a team of editors before they are posted, keeping in mind the sensitivity of the issue discussed in the blog posts. The news section provides readers with the latest developments across the different medical fields. For details, visit www.healthdiaries.com.
A popular name in print, this website is an extension of the Times Wellness supplement circulated with the Times of India. The website does not feature a personalized fitness and wellbeing tracker, but it hosts several self-help and wellness articles. The website has support groups for 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 (fitness calculator), among others. You can also locate doctors, hospitals, emergency centers, and health & fitness facilities based on your location. For details, visit www.timeswellness.com.
TIMES WELLNESS
THIS blog can be the motivation you need to start losing weight. The website is packed with diet related information and also packs in featured 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 differential calculator. You can also avail coupons for healthy diets, grocery coupons and restaurant coupons, etc from the blog. For details, visit www.fattyweightloss.com.
FATTY WEIGHT LOSS
WHILE it will not help you medically with any sort of 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
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HEALTH DIARIES
IF you are a Twitter addict and love sharing every detail of your life on the micro blogging site, then this is the website for 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 friends to keep a check on what you eat. If you wish to update your diary from the website itself, login and go to the 'My Diary' tab. In the 'What Did You Eat?' section, Type the ' food description' and 'calories'. Check the date and click submit. If you are comfortable using Twitter
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instead, go to the direct message section of Twitter and send the text string as 'd twye <food description>:<calories>'. You can also post entries pertaining to weight loss. For details, visit www. tweetwhatyoueat.com.
IF your idea of fitness revolves around weight loss, or if 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 from prying eyes. Apart from tracking your food exercises and weight goals, the website also takes into account your calories and nutrition details, daily calorie counts, carbohydrates, fat, protein and also helps you analyze your long term diet goals. The premium version also enables you to customize your diet plans. If you prefer a desktop-based application instead, you can download the FitDay application from the website itself. For details, visit www.fitday.com.
FITDAY
FORMERLY known as Gyminee, this website helps you track and monitor every aspect of your fitness regime, including food intake and exercise routines. The revamped website comes with extensive databases, reducing the need for excessive data entry. The website also features accountability partners and fitness groups to act as motivators to keep up your levels of enthusiasm. The website also has several Fitness Challenges, where you can invite your friends to compete with you on fitness targets. For details, visit http://dailyburn.com.
DAILY BURN
IF you want to kick obesity, then this is the best website to surf 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 information on food and diets, including facts about junk food, diet for diabetics, low fat diets, tips on dietary supplements, and healthy dieting. The website also describes some interesting diet plans involving chocolate, peanut butter, and grapefruits. You can also read though some of the featured articles and free eBooks to plan your perfect diet. For details, visit www.dietpolicy.com.
DIET POLICY
SIMILAR to Daily Burn, this website helps you plan, track, report and personalize your fitness schedules. You can also use the site to set your fitness 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 further course of action. Since each person is unique, the site helps you personalize your fitness log by setting custom fields to track specific data as per your requirements. For details, visit www. onlinefitnesslog.com
ONLINE FITNESS LOG
THIS Facebook app helps you create fitness challenges for you to compete with your friends. 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.ichallengefitness.com, and click 'Start Playing'. You will be redirected to the Facebook page of the application.
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Gym equipment today has changed drastically. It not only tones your targeted muscles, but also ensures that you enjoy an injury-free workout. The fitness trainers at Golds Gym give us a gave us a quick tour.
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Maintain your own fitness diary

Most people cannot face the reality of their physical appearance. If you are one of these people and want to do something about it, but keep it to yourself, an online diary is what you need. FitLife is one such application which is a diet planner, fitness log and a personalized recipe book all in one.
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itLife is a shareware application that enables you to maintain your own personalized and confidential diary. You can purchase the application if you find it useful to your needs. It monitors not only your food intake, but also the amount of calories lost and all details pertaining to your physical training.
GETTING STARTED
To start off, you need the application to be downloaded and installed on your machine. For this, visit 'www.roubecsoft.com'. Click the 'Download' tab on the homepage. Click the 'Download free trial' link and save the setup file on your PC. Double-click the FitLifeSetup.exe file to begin the process of installation. Click 'Next' to continue. Agree to the software license and
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continue with the process of installation. Set the software skin to 'Modern skin' and proceed with the installation process. Finish the installation process and start the application to begin recording your fitness 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 default user name is 'Test User'. Once the login screen appears, click 'Enter' to begin.
KNOW THE FACTS

Before you go out and start on an exercise regime, you need to know how to go about it and what would be ideal for your body type. That way, you will not injure yourself and will see
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effective 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 effectively. 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 find out if you are obese or not. From here on, you can start with planning your diet and workout schedules.
DIETING AND EATING RIGHT

Once 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 fitness 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 of your meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack) from the tabs appearing at the bottom of the screen. Doubleclick on a food type from the list below. Browse for a food category under the 'Food' section on the right-side panel. Set the amount of food consumed in a 'Unit' of your convenience from the drop-down list. Click 'Yes'. If you dont find the food 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 of the box. Type the relevant details. Next, click the 'Add meal' button in the 'Compound Meals' panel of the box. Search for the relevant foods that make up your meal and create the meal type. If you cannot find a suitable ingredient for your meals, you can create a new food 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 foot of the 'Foods' dialog box. Type the relevant details. Click the 'Yes' button to create the food ingredient for your meals.
You can download a free trial version of the application from the website. You can also purchase a copy using your PayPal account.
If a meal you have consumed is a combination of different foods mentioned in the application, u can create your own meal compounds as well.
SWEATING IT OUT
Most of the fitness experts we have met insist on an equipment-based training schedule. Once you get your diet right, it's time to flex 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 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.
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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.
'Sport activities'. Set the details of your work out in the 'Activities' dialog box. A graph with your fitness regime can be seen at the foot of the main window. If you are unsure about the of workout options that you should choose keeping in mind your diet and the amount of calories you need to burn, FitLife 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 of activities along with the duration to perform them will be listed. You can pick any activity as per your convenience and click the 'Plan activity' button. Set the duration for the specific workout and start your fitness streak with appropriate guidance.
USING YOUR OWN BODY WEIGHT FOR EXERCISING

Once you are in complete control of 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 from the 'Training activities' panel on the left of the main window. A popup box pictorially describes the exercise and also intimates you about the level of expertise required to perform the exercise. If you need a more detailed view or wish to edit the data, click the 'Training activities' option from the dropdown list next to the 'Fitness Training' button. If you are not comfortable 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 for two weeks in advance. Click the 'Plan' button and set your exercise regime and the workout days.
If you find statistical details confusing and boring, you can keep track of your progress through the daily, weekly or monthly charted analysis.
COOK IT UP
You can't eat right if you eat out all the time. And if you starve, you will do more harm than good to yourself. There are several web portals and chefs that frequently come out with diets that help you with different dietary options suiting different types of fitness plans. You can create a repository with several diet-friendly recipes that are arranged in a specific chronology so that you can access them faster and save time. The application can also double up as a recipe book for your nutritional and diet friendly recipes. Go to 'Recipes' tab, and click the 'New Recipes'
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.
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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 future, click the print button. The recipe is presented in a preset format. Print the document out and file it as per your requirements.
TO SUMMARIZE
The Weight section helps you get a reality check of how much you weigh and helps you to set realistic targets to lose your excess body fat in a healthy and safe 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 fitness 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 fitness regime that you enjoy and stick to in the long run.
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.
WHAT IS BMI?
BMI, short for Body Mass Index, is a numeric interpretation of a person's body fat, which is calculated on the basis of height and weight of 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 of body fat in a person, but a mere estimate of a persons healthy body weight based on his/her height. The formula to calculate BMI is (weight (kg)/height (m)) ^2. And because it is so easy to calculate and specific 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 of 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.
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.
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Top iPhone Fitness Apps

Leading the charge from the front comes an amazing app that gives you an array of tools that you can make use of in a quest to find out the best way to tone the middle section of your body and keep fit. The product was bought forth with three progressive levels of Pilates mat sessions. These include 63 images of Pilates, videos and also audio coaching. With the amazing Log feature, you can enter your sets, weights and reps for each of the exercises you perform. This causes a well organized collation of all your workout data. Then the Inspire feature 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.
IPUMP PILATES
If its your stomach thats bothering you too much with all the flab and love handles popping out, then you can go in for a more specialised iPump app - the iPump Abs and Core. It will help you reach the ultimate shape and figure without much ado thanks to the simple and easy-to-understand interface. The video instructions in this program require 3G, Wi-Fi or EDGE. These exercises make use of typical gym equipment.
IPUMP ABS AND CORE
The iPhone Yoga application works just like the above Abs and Core app. It provides a simple step-bystep guide to good health of mind, body and spirit using one of the most popular techniques for achieving the same - Yoga. The levels contain basic flows such as Sun Salutation and Warrior Sequences in addition to the more advanced flows. The requirements are same as above.
IPUMP YOGA
Calming your body while getting fit is very important. Excessive aggression doesnt really pay off and you end up getting physically overworked, when in reality, its your mind thats overworked. Hence an app like Yoga RELAX has its very own instructor that takes you through the workout schedule. The whole Yoga session can be customizable to suit your needs. The schedule can be varied from 1 minute to 36 minutes, and it has about 35 Yogic moves that will help you slim down.
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Listening to music while working out helps a lot. You get into the rhythm with your limb movements and also manage to entertain yourself while performing some rather tiring tasks. The iPhone and the iPod Touch are two of the most preferred media players for the health conscious, especially because of the cool accessories that they come with.
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If you need a bit more motivation to make sure that youre committed and true to your fitness schedule, then you can go in for this cool scheduler that tells you how good youre fairing on a regular basis. It can help you stick to a schedule that spans around three months and will help you with useful tips that will make you feel younger, get more muscular and also lose unnecessary weight. Viewing day-to-day results will only encourage you to work harder towards you fitness goal.
12 WEEK FITNESS
Hiking is yet another important sport that helps in toning your body. With all the things you need to keep in mind before, after and during a hike, it becomes quite difficult to keep a track of all your activity. Hence, Trails comes as a great app that manages to record your hiking data. You can also import trail information from GPS websites like 'everyTrail.com', 'bikely.com' and 'mapmyrun. com'. It also records your jogs and cycling information. With a simple tap on the map, you can add and delete points during the trek.
TRAILS
iRx is a great tool to find out more about the nutritional value of your food. Currently, the application is still in its early beta version, but with the features it has, theres a lot that can be done using it. Basically, iRx provides you with all the FDA information about a specific drug or food. It can also be looked at as a pharmaceutical reference tool.
IRX
If youre someone who prefers running, then using RunKeeper would make perfect sense. The application is available in a free as well as pro' (paid) version. It makes use of the GPS feature in your iPhone 3G/3GS to track your running activity as well as the runs you make on a treadmill. It calculates the distance that you have run, the time taken to complete the distance, the calories that have been shed, and it also collates all the data on the RunKeeper website so that you have a log of your previous activity as well. It calculates the totals of all your runs and provides results of your entire workout schedule. A major advantage is that it connects to your Facebook and Twitter profiles and shares your activity information.
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With a massive library of a large number of fitness images and videos, the FitnessBuilder suite also goes on to add some really helpful features such as access to a live personal trainer. Depending on the kind of subscription you have, the price and activation time of the product will vary. The various means of purchasing the app include the Standard Access that requires you to pay only once, Plus Access with monthly or yearly subscriptions, and Pro Access for professionals.
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iSlim promises to be a useful weight-loss program that will not need you to pump iron, undergo tiring tasks, or pay a small fortune in gym membership fees. It also helps you with your diet with a special fat burning soup recipe that comes bundled with it. The app claims that it can help you pull down without the use of any kind of exercises or workout. To be precise, the app claims that it can help you lose 4.5 to 7 kilograms in just a single week, and that too in a healthy way. It requires iPhone OS 3.1.3 or later to work.
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Another activity that most of us prefer to stick to, so as to burn all the unwanted fat in us is cycling. However, just like jogging, it is also important for us to record and monitor the distance that we have cycled. It makes use of the in-built GPS technology in the newer generations of the iPhone and marks the distance you have traveled on an interactive map. The main advantage of this system is the real-time tracking and synchronization with the online Training Log, integration with Twitter, interactive voice feedback and manual entry of workout related data.
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With an array of about 135 important medical calculators packed into it, the MediMatch Medical Calculator comes as an extremely useful scoring and calculating application for your iPhone. The speed of the application is what makes it so desirable for those who wish to constantly keep up with their medical calculations and BMI indexes. Users do not have to jostle around between different interfaces. A great feature of this calculator is that it gives you multiple results that can be quite useful and provide the user with more information than they demanded. Since there are 135 different calculators theres always a chance for some of these to be hard to find when you need them urgently. So to make it easier to search, all these applications are categorized in an organized manner. It also works well enough on the iPad.
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2Fat is a simple application that can calculate your BMI (Body Mass Index). This helps estimate the percentage of fat thats constituted in the body. It makes use of the most common formula to calculate the BMI. This is one of the cheapest means of calculating the fat in your body. However, the makers of the application decided to go on and expand the existing functionality of the application, thus bringing forth the 2Fat+. This version adds some more features to the current application. The various features includes the calculation of the BMI with categorized results, estimation of the body fat, automatic copying of weight from the Body Fact Percentage module to the BMI calculator and also automatically stored entries like gender, weight, waist, units, etc. after the app has shut down.
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The 400 calorie technique for slimming down is something thats been followed the world over. It makes dieting simple and more exciting than its ever been. The basic schedule dictates that we should eat four 400-calorie meals in a day instead of heavy means or extremely unhealthy ones. It puts an end to the myth that starvation is the only means of losing weight. Now health conscious people can carry out effective weight-loss programs no matter where they are. For instance, if youre in a restaurant and wondering what to order, then simply turn on your iPhone and use the application to find out how many calories your dish contains. This saves you from doing the math as well.
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Lose It! is a complete diet and exercise guide that will bring forth the best in you without needing you to spend mindlessly on fitness trainers. The well stream-lined fitness regimes make it easy for you to tone down and still keep in touch with all your regular activities. The application keeps your personal information safe and doesnt distribute the information around. You can also log the diet information from the past so as to monitor your progress and diet.
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Heres yet another fitness app that can help you with a complete workout routine without the help of a professional instructor. Like all the other workout apps that we have covered, this one provides you with image, videos and text instructions. There are images of about 300 different kinds of exercises being performed. The video instructions are quite useful and give you a clearer idea of how a particular exercise has to be performed. The log icon helps you record your workout information.
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Play and burn your excess calories

With the space crunch in cities today and parks being converted into residential complexes, motion sensor games can help kids play outdoor games in the comfort of their own living room. Here's a way to ensure that the couch potatoes get up on their feet and have a healthy workout as they enjoy a game or two.
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WII FIT
The Wii Fit games help you improve your fitness through four categories: yoga, strength training, aerobics and balance. The exercises get challenging as their intensity increases. Along with the Wii Fit kit, you can use alternative props such as Yoga mats, resistance bands, sweat bands, wrist bands, weights, multimedia and remote holders, and other similar devices.
work out in a group, this is just the thing you need. Although the games can give you a good workout, it's quite low on the fun quotient. The game comes with the controllers and an elastic band to make your workout regime a bit more rigorous. There are also 30-day challenges that help you track your progress on your Body Mass Index (BMI), calories burnt, etc. as the intensity of the game increases.
EA SPORTS ACTIVE
Another popular game that you can play to burn off your excess body fat is the EA Sports Active. If you are not an avid gamer, and are too shy to
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NITHO ACTIVE FITNESS PROFESSIONAL

Not a game really, but if you have a Wii console and have a few games but you want the added accessories, you can opt to for a Nitho Active
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Fitness Professional kit instead. The kit comes with a Wii Remote holder and a multimedia holder, thigh extension, wrist extension, yoga mat, elastic band, 250 gm weight straps for wrists and ankles, sweat wrist and head band. These will help you make your workout with the Wii a lot more rigorous and effective.
PUNCHOUT!!
Punch out is a boxing game on Nintendo Wii. While using the balance board is optional, the game gives you a good exercise even without it. Punch-Out!! can be a very effective workout game if you use the Wii remote and Nunchuk along with the balance board. But if you are using just the thumb controller, all you will have are sore thumb and red eyes thanks to the quick pace of the game.
ACTIVE LIFE: OUTDOOR CHALLENGE

If you are looking for an exhaustive workout, Active Life: Outdoor Challenge is just the game for you. In the game, you are required to run, jump, tilt, pump your arms, and all that right in front of your television set! The game has a series of mini games that you can play through, and you can make it even more fun if you bring a friend along. The games in the pack include skateboarding, kayaking, jumping rope and running hurdles, each with their own benefits. The game comes with a plastic mat controller, with the mat designed to accommodate two players at one go.
DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION: HOTTEST PARTY 2

If you prefer dancing to a proper workout, you can take a chance with both versions of Dance Dance Revolution: Hottest Party. The game comes with a plastic mat to indicate the dance moves. Apart from your legs, you are also to shake the remote at the right time with the rhythm that is playing. But if you are the kind that doesn't like being booed out, you better not miss too many steps. Just like the Active Life: Outdoor Challenge games, this one also has a workout version and a two player mode.
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Successful celebrity makeovers

Here are encouraging stories of a few celebrities that will tell you how they managed to grasp the reins of good health again with startling results despite their busy schedules.
BY GARETH MANKOO
Being a celebrity means you're always under the pump. You really do not have too much time to think about yourself and pamper your own body with things that are good for you. So with their busy schedules, its easier for celebrities to neglect their work outs, food and fluid intake, and even sleep. However, there are a few celebrities who do take their fitness and well-being very seriously. At the end of the day, a famous person who finds himself/herself in a badly shaped body soon falls out of favor with the public. This happens especially in the case of actors and models, who are required to look good all the time. However, we've focussed on a few celebrities, who have taken workouts to a whole new level. Here are our four favorite celebrity makeovers from both India and the international film fraternity. an inspiration. The singer lost about 130 kilos in a span of one year. He earlier suffered from binge eating disorder that caused him to eat more food than he required whenever he was depressed or felt sad. He took up a weight loss program that did the whole one year trick. He stuck to a strict diet that denied him any consumption of oil, sugar, rice or bread. A high-protein diet was fine enough to provide him his regular nutrition. He faced various problems during his obese days. One of the main problems he faced was that the seat belts in airplanes didnt go around him so he had to make use of belt extensions for the same. He also had to move around on a custom built wheelchair. All of these worries were put to rest with his incredible makeover.
CASE 2: CHRISTIAN BALE CASE 1: ADNAN SAMI

Adnan Sami, a famous music composer and singer, managed to do something so incredible that many people look up to him even to this day as More famous as The Dark Knight, Christian Bale did something quite unbelievable for the movie The Machinist. The actor stands around six-feet tall, which means that his normal weight would be
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expected to be around 185 pounds or so. However, for The Machinist, he managed to shed 63 pounds for his role. He did this of his own accord without the request of the director, Brad Anderson. Whats more stunning is that Bale went on to do Batman Begins the following year (2005) in which he sported a muscular body. In The Dark Knight he appears to be quite well built and it leaves many audiences speechless since he sports well developed abs and biceps.
got acquainted with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali on the sets of Black, in which she assisted him, she took up to yoga and started monitoring her diet strictly. She also trained in Kathak and that seemed to have helped her lose some more weight. Her trainer Zarine Watson put her on a nutritious diet. At the end of her weight-loss program, she had managed to shed 35 kilograms.
CASE 4: KAREENA KAPOOR CASE 3: SONAM KAPOOR

Very few people know about the great makeover that Sonam Kapoor underwent before making her Bollywood debut. While at a boarding school in Singapore, Sonam put on a lot of weight. At that point in time, she didnt have movies on her mind and neglected her diet. However, as soon as she Kareena Kapoor stunned many of her fans after the size-zero stunt she pulled off for the movie 'Tashan'. She worked hard and even denied any kind of anorexia. In a 2007 interview, she stated that all it took was a healthy diet and regular workout sessions to gain the uber slim figure. She also kept off junk food.

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