This thought came to me due to some different recent experiences. I've had to let go a freelancer from http://www.spasandsalonsindia.com/ work because the person wasn't meeting even half the targets. The person sms'd me today that yesterday the target wasn't met because of neck pain and that the person would've done the work today morning. I've told the person several times to share with me timely on any issues. I've also been very accommodating to this person even after several delays have happened. Due to my constraints also, I had to let go this freelancer and I suggested the person to join a large company because the person would learn good things there. This person had earlier worked for a small company which closed and they didn't even pay the person the dues.
How much greatness do you find in companies in India in general considering the best in our world? I think that if people would work for large companies then they could learn a lot even when they would later work for other companies in India. By large, I don't mean the number of people like it might seem in India. By large, I mean the quality of most people in that company and the value being generated.
I would think that if Lord Krishna ran a company then the required quality of people would be attracted to the company. I might also stay in Mathura in the coming months due to the air pollution here. Please bless me Lord Krishna that I would also build and grow large companies.
Google "anti pollution india" and on 1st page:
http://www.healthfitnessindia.com/profiles/blogs/anti-pollution-mask-delhi-metro-police
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Hi All,
I'd like to thank Mr. Gurnit Singh Dua, Founder of The Fitness Factory www.thefitnessfactory.co.in, to consent for the interview with the Health and Fitness India network. Our Q&A are as follows:
1. Why did you decide to enter the fitness industry?
I was studying in England, and was impressed by how health conscious Britishers were. Whether it was hitting the gym regularly, or playing outdoor sports like football and rugby or even going for activities with their friends and families like hiking , trekking but fitness was something which was a part of their everyday life.
I was hooked onto body building as a result and started visiting the local gym in Bristol, UK.
My personality was totally transformed from a bulky 97 kgs to a super fit muscular guy weighing 76 kgs at 5'11 height.
I came back to india, and almost immediately started India's first professionally managed personal training company, The Fitness Factory (www.thefitnessfactory.co.in) and there has been no looking back since then (2005).
2. What are your specialities as a fitness professional?
I have several qualifications in Fitness and experience of over 10 years in Fitness / fitness studies .
I am certified by –
International Sports Science Association (ISSA)
Pilates Institute of America (PIA)
Fitworx as a Gym and Aerobics Trainer
American Heart Association in Heartsaver First Aid
Gayo Fitnesse in CPR and AED course
I am the founder of India's first professionally managed Personal Training academy: The Fitness Factory (www.thefitnessfactory.co.in)
Furthermore, I am also the academics manager/representative of various reputed institutes like International Sports Science Association (ISSA), Pilates Institute of America (PIA), and American Heart Association (AHA) in Delhi/NCR, vide Gayo Fitnesse, Mumbai and I have helped several hundreds of trainers get their certification.
I am also actively involved in promoting various other fitness services as ZUMBA, Body Pump, Kick boxing and has also tied up with World tae kwon do federation in promoting martial arts.
My clientele include various top gyms like Golds’, Fitness First, Fuel, muscle magic.
I have personally trained over several hundred people (including the American embassy, Unitech MD Mr. Sanjay Chandra, ICT CEO Ms Himani Kapila, Bollywood actress Zoa Morani and various other prominent businessmen, lawyers, cabin crew, etc.) helping them achieve the desired goals.
I have also provided consultancy to the INS (Naval Academy, Delhi) for up gradation of their equipment and sports surfaces.
I contribute regularly to Mail Today newspaper.
3. What's a great piece of advise that you've given to a client?
Always take one step at a time and stay focused (You can only achieve the desired result if and only if you have an aim, a "LAKSHYA")
4. Can you please share any major mistakes that fitness professionals make?
- Being Presumptive
- Not being on time for their sessions (either at home/gym) and worst not informing the client
- Not dressing/smelling appropriately
- Overconfidence and not being open to the idea that one could know more than them also
- Pushing the clients too much (where it could be dangerous)
5. Where do you see yourself professionally in the next five and ten years from now?
I would like to see myself training the trainers on a PAN INDIA level in more than one disciplines and improving the level of Fitness / fitness sciences or fitness relates services here in India.
I would also want to start something where I could train all fitness trainers / professionals the art of effective communication with not just their clients but also their peers / subordinates and/or bosses.
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