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Hi All, 

I'd like to thank Dr. Shubhra Arora to consent for the interview with the Health and Fitness India network. Our Q&A are as follows: 

Hi this is dr. Shubhra Arora, dentist- yoga /lesmills body balance instructor/ associated with reebok one - ameteur runner- model. I believe in making the most of every breath I take as life is the precious gift of god. Let's cm to your q/a round.

1. Why did you decide to enter the fitness industry?

Fitness was Neva a decision rather an opportunity which knocked ma door n when I hugged it with gratitude it gave me a sense of belonging.

2. What are your specialties as a fitness professional?

I am a yoga instructor / les mills body balance instructor/ deals with communication between body, mind and soul. A peacemaker, who calms people n tell them the beautiful meaning of life .

3. What's a great piece of advise that you've given to a client?

Be positive, let your mind rule the body!

4. Can you please share any major mistakes that fitness professionals make?

Fitness is all about giving and liberating positivity NO MATTER WHAT. Alas! Many professionals don't realise it.

5. Where do you see yourself professionally in the next five and ten years from now?

Well, 5 years from now I wud paint the whole world pink( gud health) & white ( peace ). As ma positive attitude and ma hard work wud take me to cloud #9 wen I wake up next mornin( smilin with hope in eyes)

6. Your professional contact details:

Tooth time family dental,

Sushant lok 1, Gurgaon

9871002010

With lots of love Big hug

Signing off.

Dr. Shubhra Arora

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Testimonial by Reema Sarin an actor, model, dancer & founder BOLLYFIT for Shakti Saran, Health Fitness India work.

I'd like to thank Ms. Reema Sarin an actor, model, dancer & founder BOLLYFIT 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? 

Well, I started BOLLYFIT about 10 years ago in 2004. At that time, I found that people were getting bored of the traditional aerobic workouts, and were looking for new ways to keep fit and lose weight. It was around that time, that ‘bollywood remix’ music and new bollywood dance choreographies became a huge hit globally.

I decided to mix all 3 popular rages– that is International Fitness moves (Aerobics, Step Aerobics and Cardio Kick-boxing); Bollywood dancing and Bollywood music (at increased speeds) so one can get a high energy fun workout!

BOLLYFIT is my own fusion of sophisticated bollywood, bhangra, hip-hop, jazz, modern, funk, flamenco and fitness dance and aerobic dance moves, synchronized to popular bollywood music at 200 beats per minute, the first of its kind and the fastest in the dance and fitness industry globally!

How important is fitness in today’s fast paced life: 

A healthy body complements a healthy mind. Both go hand in hand. Exercising is the best stress buster, and in today’s fast paced times, it certainly helps to keep fit by engaging in any kind of fitness activity or sports.  Fitness should be a key component in anybody's life simply for the fact that it makes you feel better. Here are some key reasons and benefits of being Fit:

More Confidence

One of the first benefits that come to mind is confidence or raised self esteem. After all when you feel good you look good and that definitely shows in a person if they take care of themselves.

More Energy

People that exercise have or seem to have more energy than people that don't. For example, if you where to do cardio in the morning before you went to work, your day would run smoother and you would be more upbeat for the day? Working out might seem like a chore at first. You might even feel like you have no energy to workout. However remember this, working out on a regular bases give you more energy in the long run.

More Organized

I am drawing from personal experience here but whenever I am on a structured program or workout regime, I become more organized in other areas of my life. Area's such as work, friends, family and leisure time. So try making fitness a part of your life. You never know what you might be able to accomplish.

2. What are your specialties as a fitness professional?

Being in the industry for a decade now, today,  I am a well known fitness model and fitness media personality. I recently completed both, the Delhi and the Mumbai Marathons of 21.097 kms, much before the stipulated time of 3 hours and received medals for both races respectively.

I am a leading Fitness and Bollywood Dancer & Choreographer in the country, with international experience and training in the Fitness Industry in the US and in South East Asia (including Australia).

I conceptualized and launched my ‘BOLLYFIT’ Dance Program, which is a fusion of scintillating and sophisticated bollywood and fitness dance moves, which are carefully synchronized to popular bollywood music.

It’s the only one of its kind fitness dance choreography which gives you the amazing thrill of bollywood, jazz and funk dancing along with the fun combination of international dance aerobics, step dance aerobic and cardio kick boxing moves your favorite fast paced bollywood music of speeds of 200 beats per minute (bpms)!

I have has organized Fitness Dance Shows, including at the Youth Nexus Festival’, sponsored by HT City in Delhi, ‘Dublin Night-Club’ in Delhi, ‘FBAR (renamed as ‘Venom Lounge’) in Hyderabad, amongst others. 

I have launched the BOLLYFIT Program’ as a motivational fitness dance program in schools (The American School, Delhi), corporate companies (AppLabs, IBM) and Hotels (Taj Group, Four Seasons Group) and Resorts all over India. I have been instrumental in promoting fitness in, as well as in introducing and promoting BOLLFIT group fitness workouts in all the premier Fitness Clubs and Gyms in the country.

I have showcased the ‘BOLLYFIT’ programs, on all the prime TV channels in the country, including STAR News, ZEE, Aaj Tak, CNBC (Goodlife Program), ‘Raat Baki’ on NDTV (Bollywood Fitness Parties), as well as given interviews to the mainline dailies, lifestyle and fitness publications and magazines like Times of India, Hindustan Times, Pioneer, Atelier Diva, Hotel Business Review, Capitol Post, amongst others.

“My classes are fun, high energy, fast paced and rejuvenating. ‘It is actually not just about losing weight, but about keeping fit; improving flexibility, stamina, endurance, strength and leading a high-energy life. People join the ‘BOLLYFIT’ Program to work out in high energy and power filled group fitness classes.”

BOLLYFIT is a sure shot calorie burner. The fitness dance moves work out each and every muscle in your body in a very distinct way, all very addictive and help you actually de-stress and unwind as you workout.

3. What's a great piece of advise that you've given to a client?

I encourage clients to adopt fitness as a lifestyle and make it a part of their everyday regimen, so they remain healthy in their daily lives. There are many new Fitness workouts that are working wonders, as they not only are excellent calorie burners, but are fantastic for muscle toning and building strength and stamina. They help to Increases your speed, balance, flexibility, coordination and sharpens reflexes.

Additionally, they provide the ‘fun element’, which ensures that you get an enjoyable workout without feeling the burden of exercise. It releases what we call in layman terms ‘happy hormones’ in the body, leaving you feeling great!

For any exercise, Mornings is the best time as the body has maximum energy in the morning after a night’s sleep.

For exercise, they should wear comfortable cotton, lycra exercise clothes, which includes tshirts, stretch pants, tights, aerobic dance wear. Basically, cloths that don’t restrict aerobic and dance movements and allow the skin to breathe and allow full body movement. But even more important thing are the shoes – they need to be of a flexible sole for dance movement and have a good base to provide substantial support for high impact landing.

I also advise my clients to adopt healthy eating habits, and adopt a high protein, low fat and complex carbohydrate diet with lots of fruits, vegetables and water intake. 

Eating - thumb rule - Calories in have to be less than Calories burnt. So eat healthy on most days. NEVER GO ON CRASH DIETS. Eat lots of protein - daals, tofu, fruits and vegetables. White meats instead of Red. So chicken and fish are better than lamb, pork, other red meats. Just cut out excess salt, sugar, alcohol, fried snacks (so no samosas, chips, etc). There are plenty of low fat snacks to have, for e.g.like a whole wheat toast with tomatoes and some pepper, instead of say a cheese toast. Deserts - stick to jellos, etc not the heavy deserts like 'halwa', creamy deserts, etc. Stick to Low fat milk and yogurt.

Avoid white carbohydrates - so no 'maida' and stick to whole wheat pastas and breads.

4. Can you please share any major mistakes that fitness professionals make?

We are finding that our people are getting increasingly fitness conscious, and are constantly looking for new, innovative and fun ways to workout, lose weight. For optimum fitness, it is good for your body to experience different kinds of workouts.

Fitness professionals at times stick to old and outdated fitness regimes which aren’t very effective and also get boring for clients. Sometimes fitness professionals also tend to follow 1 type of fitness routine and in doing so, wear out the body muscles.My advise to all fitness professionals is to stay updated with new fitness regimes and vary the fitness routines they teach their clients. 

5. Where do you see yourself professionally in the next five and ten years from now? 

With Bollywood music becoming increasingly popular not only with Indians but also expats, professionally I see myself and BOLLYFIT going global! Today, I teach Bollywood ‘Rock Aerobic’, ‘Pop Aerobic’ and marathon advanced ‘Trance Aerobic classes’, which are all very addictive forms of exercise.”

BOLLYFIT Dance is one of the latest and most innovative concepts, that is taking both, fitness and dancing to a completely new level as it talks about a completely new concept internationally, called 'fitness dancing'. BOLLYFIT has completely glamorized fitness, as it is also the first fitness dance program to be taught in nightclubs and discotheques (during non night-club hours), which has been a great hit, as for the first time, a fitness workout has moved out from Gyms and Fitness Clubs, to Nightclubs.

The special BOLLYFIT moves strengthen your muscles and the BOLLYFIT stretches really increase flexibility and really relaxes all your limbs.  Some of the super fast high energy dance moves will give you fantastic workout as you feel your fitness level going to a higher level, giving you increased calorie burn.

6. Your professional contact details

Reema Sarin

Office: 26873133

Mobile : 9871698894

Email r_sarin@hotmail.com and reema@reemafitness.com

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Hi All, 

I'd like to thank Ms. Nitika Dhiman 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 entered not only to be fit myself but also touch lives around me and to spread wellness and good health!

2. What are your specialties as a fitness professional?

Till now whatever I could grab and do which was available in India regarding Zumba® fitness, I've done it and am certified active zumba fitness instructor for past 3.5 yrs plus

3. What's a great piece of advise that you've given to a client?

Health and fitness is life. It's a give and take. You give respect to your body - it will function healthy and give you way more than you pumping in the long run.

4. Can you please share any major mistakes that fitness professionals make?

Know the ailments of your clients inside out . Learn their desire and understand their livelihood. Then design a module around it. A win win for both! Don't do what works out for yourself.

5. Where do you see yourself professionally in the next five and ten years from now?

I see myself very much in the same field. My work shall speak for me. I wouldn't.

6. Your professional contact details:

Nitika Dhiman

9869788225

nitikadhiman@gmail.com

Zumba with Nitika

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Hi All, 

I'd like to thank Ms. Indira Priyadarshini 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?

Being an Athlete from childhood, fitness has always been my passion and interest, I always keep experimenting-innovatively different workouts to keep myself active, fit n healthier mentally n physically..apart fitness has always been one of my family trendy passions too..

2. What are your specialties as a fitness professional?

Am an professionally certified Group Fitness trainer, been into this profession for closely 15 yrs for now, who strongly believes in living fit Mentally and Physically.

3. What's a great piece of advise that you've given to a client?

Fitness starts from your mind and ends in form of sweat..Say NO to junk n fast foods, stay close to natural n raw foods, No matter what and when, everyone should take sometime (40 mins minimum) out for self and sweat..burn those extra calories..and turn more active, lighter, happier and younger!

4. Can you please share any major mistakes that fitness professionals make?

Yes, Most of them are not practically and professionally certified, even if certified, don't used their knowledge right, please professionally train self before training your clients, unprofessional workouts lead to injuries... And other is wrong selection of workout music, there is a patter of beats used for workouts, from warm-up to cool down, which most trainers ain't aware.

5. Where do you see yourself professionally in the next five and ten years from now?

Post 5 years I wanna see myself at every possible house, in the form of most effective-workout music and CDs, specially for people who been traveling constantly on their jobs n can't schedule their time out to hit a gym/fitness centre around!

6. Your professional contact details:

Indira

Professional Group Fitness Trainer

+91 9241361413

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Hi All, 

I'd like to thank Dr. Emily Splichal 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 entered the fitness industry over 13 year ago when I was a crossroads with what I wanted to do with my life. My undergraduate degree is in Forensic Science which I soon realized was not my dream job.

Growing up I trained as a competitive gymnast, so movement was a natural part of my lifestyle. I started to explore careers in fitness / sports and I realized that this was where I was most passionate.

2. What are your specialties as a fitness professional?

Over the years I have shifted away from hands on training / teaching to more fitness education and program development. After attending medical school and graduate school I decided to apply both of these degrees towards the research and education side of fitness.

I still teach classes and have developed a workout called BARE® which is a barefoot balance training and conditioning workout. This workout is now taught across the USA and Internationally, teaching members the power of barefoot training.

Despite being a Doctor, I think it is important for me to maintain my involvement as a fitness professional. My Certifications include: NSCA-CPT, NASM-CES, NASM-PES, AFAA-Group Fitness, Johnny G Spinning, Rocktape-C, TP Therapy-C

3. What's a great piece of advice that you've given to a client?

Wow this is a hard question. I'd say one of the most important tips I give to clients as of late is teaching them the power of recovery. Recovery can mean addressing myofascial adhesions or trigger points with foam rolling or SMR - or it can mean taking days off to allow your muscles to actual repair and rebuild the tissue.

In this day and age (and especially in New York City) people believe in a "go hard or go home" attitude which is true that you need to push your body past the point of overload. But.... you still must allow the tissue to rebuild itself. Taking days off to rest, do light cardio or simple do foam rolling may be the missing element to why your body is plateauing.

And of course as it relates to recovery, is you need to feed your body with the building blocks to actual rebuild and repair. So diet, protein, amino acids are very important.

4. Can you please share any major mistakes that fitness professionals make?

I'd say one of the biggest mistakes that some fitness professionals can make is thinking that you are done learning once you earn the Certificate. We are forever learning and fitness is an industry that is constantly (and rapidly) growing and evolving. This means to stay competitive in the industry you really must attend the Conferences, the new workshops, read blogs and fitness journals.

5. Where do you see yourself professionally in the next five and ten years from now?

In the next several years I hope to see the Evidence Based Fitness Academy (EBFA) continue to grow and further spread the power of barefoot science and from the ground up training within the fitness industry.

We have many great collaborations in the works with major health club chains both in the USA and Internationally. Having our education implemented into their trainers formal education will take this from the ground up concept to the next level.

In addition we are working on product development. So in the next several years I hope to see a new surface created for clients and athletes which is targeted at better foot activation and barefoot stimulation.

6. Your professional contact details

Dr. Emily Splichal

Evidence Based Fitness Academy (EBFA)

www.ebfafitness.com

www.barefootstrong.com

www.barefootstrongblog.com

www.youtube.com/ebfafitness

And of course we are on Facebook, Twitter and Instragram

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Hi All, 

I'd like to thank Ms. Vani Pahwa 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 have been an Indian Classical dancer since childhood and always been a physically active person. My passion for dance and physical activity always ran parallel to my career in IT. A couple of bad injuries, being told more cons than pros by "experts" led me to begin my study of the field of anatomy and fitness in detail. It was a natural culmination of my desire to beat the odds and be better informed. I guess my ability to do this for myself lead me to offer it in an effective manner to those around and here I am. Still learning and growing...

2. What are your specialties as a fitness professional?

Hi All, 

I'd like to thank Ms. Seema Sharma 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 decided to become a professional fitness consultant when I was paralyzed fr one year on left hand and right leg, I was totally on bed that time. I used to teach and learn before it happened but I was totally my mind changed after that. I was state level olympian and also had played many games 1987 state level as well as I used to play, kabbaddi, badminton, kho kho, volleyball, swimming. But after my injury my mentor, my guruji, my inspiration.....Dronacharya's awardee Mr. BHUPENDER DHAWAN JI, Commonwealth Champion MR. DINESH ASWAL JI help me to give up. And then now I'm professional fitness consultant.

2. What are your specialties as a fitness professional?

Certified fitness professional, licensed zumba instructor, certified by dronacharya's the gym Aerobic instructor, AFFA certified group ex instructor, personal trainer, taking group classes as well as personal training.

3. What's a great piece of advise that you've given to a client?

I'm always telling my clients control your mind not your body. You can control it because of your will power, your intention, and your dedication will decide what will you achieve.

4. Can you please share any major mistakes that fitness professionals make?

Many professionals take every person easy and give all of them the same exercises. No, I think every person has individual personality, different life style, different type of body so how come give same exercises to all of them. They know it very well but take it easy.

5. Where do you see yourself professionally in the next five and ten years from now?

My desires aren't so much...but I know the time which I have in my life....I will provide my services, my knowledge, and jo bhi maine ab tak sikha hai sab jitna ho sake logo ko unki health ko lekar jo myths hai unko hatakar jitna bhi hoga aware karti rahungi ta-umra.

6. Your professional contact details

Seema Sharma

mob no. 09650680532

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/seema.sharma.96343

Zumba http://seemasharma.zumba.com

Mail seemasharma25sep@gmail.com

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You can learn much from these professionals making a positive difference. 

Creator of HFI is Shakti Saran HFI-Profile LinkedIn Google+ Twitter Facebook.

Before starting the interviews list, I would like to share what Fitness trainers and instructors typically do according to http://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/fitness-trainers-and-instructors.htm#tab-2  

• Demonstrate how to carry out various exercises and routines
• Watch clients do exercises and show or tell them correct techniques to minimize injury and improve fitness
• Give alternative exercises during workouts or classes for different levels of fitness and skill
• Monitor clients’ progress and adapt programs as needed
• Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations on sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment
• Give clients information or resources about nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle issues
• Give emergency first aid if needed

Hence, just having a "better" body might not mean that the trainer is more qualified than the other trainers for your needs. The "better" body now can also be a result of exercise, diet, rest and other practices harmful in the long-term. Of course, the fitness trainer having the "better" body could even be better than the other trainers for your needs but that's not necessary.

At least check the fitness trainer's certifications and work experience including client results before spending money and possibly also getting harmed.

Don't get fooled and harmed by a "better" bodied but ill-qualified trainer for your needs. Also, know whether you want to build and grow a body with a focus on bodybuilding / figure competitions or on longevity with aesthetics and functionality. 

Below are Interviews of Health and Fitness Professionals in India

Abhinav Malhotra interview page

Dr. Shubhra Arora interview page

Vani Pahwa interview page

Emily Splichal interview page

Pragya Bhatt interview page

Seema Sharma interview page

Indira Priyadarshini interview page

Nitika Dhiman interview page

Reema Sarin interview page

Sonia Bajaj interview page

Richa Sharma interview page

Gurnit Singh Dua interview page

Shweta Pratap Singh interview page

Chirag Sethi interview page

Anusha Sipahimalani interview page

Drashti Pandit interview page

Sushant Sehgal interview page

Ruth G interview page

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Hi All, 

I'd like to thank Ms. Pragya Bhatt 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 started practicing yoga to lose weight.  But then I realized that I wanted to spend time exploring all the different facets of the practice.  I felt my full time job was getting in the way.  So I resigned and decided to follow my passion.

2. What are your specialties as a fitness professional?

I'm trained in Hatha yoga and Iyengar yoga.  I conduct high-variation, high intensity sessions designed to lose weight and increase your fitness levels.  I concentrate on rhythmic movements combined with alignment to ensure that the body becomes balanced and more flexible.

3. What's a great piece of advise that you've given to a client?

I always advise my clients to integrate yoga into their regular workout routines.  Yoga is beneficial not only at a physical level but also at a mental level.  There's a huge difference between the bodies of body builders and pro athletes.  You'll find that athletes have a more balanced approach to fitness and most athletes practice yoga a couple of times a week.

4. Can you please share any major mistakes that fitness professionals make?

Fitness professionals fall into a rut.  They either don't find time or don't find the need to increase their knowledge.  Also, I advise instructors to practice what they preach.  

5. Where do you see yourself professionally in the next five and ten years from now?

I see myself involved more deeply with my practice.  And I see my students benefiting from my practice and my study. 

6. Your professional contact details

Pragya Bhatt 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pragya-Bhatt/279129782153926 

pragya.bhatt@gmail.com

You can also find Pragya's details in the Free Health and Fitness India Directory

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Daily Upper Body Yoga Routine - Won Reebok #livewithfire contest

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Hi All, 

I'd like to thank Ms. Sonia Bajaj to consent for the interview with the Health and Fitness India network. Our Q&A are as follows:

Photo: Ms. Sonia Bajaj, Fitness and Nutrition Coach, giving award at MISS North India 2013. Facebook photo link

1. Why did you decide to enter the fitness industry? 

After delivering 2 boys as any other woman tried to cut down on that extra fat on my body. Tried all kinds of yo yo diets, paid a good amount of money to the so called dieticians. Kept on going through the same circle of loosing few kilos on scale, and as soon as quitted the diet, went back to square one.

Finally planned to give up all diets, started exercising and eating a balanced diet, which could be followed life long. I saw such awesome changes in my body, not only in terms of fat loss, but also in terms of strength, stamina, agility, power.

I became a happier soul, more confident. So decided that if can share my experience with all those men and women who are struggling for years to lose fat in a right way, so that it never comes back, would be a great achievement for me.

Hence totally dedicated myself to promoting health and fitness.

2. What are your specialties as a fitness professional? 

I've done my group certification with Reebok.

I've done my Personal Training certification with AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EXERCISE.

I'm certified in Pilates, Kickboxing, and Prenatal and Postnatal workouts.

I've done workshops in TRX AND BOSU workouts.

I'm a certified nutritionist by BFY MUMBAI.

People ask me WHERE ARE THE MACHINES IN YOUR GYM.

3. What's a great piece of advise that you've given to a client?

I see a lot of excellent and certified fitness coaches here in India. But what I have realized is that what we need as per the times is Fitness motivators.

We have to train the brain before training any other muscle group. People give it up very fast, everyone is looking for a short cut.

4. Can you please share any major mistakes that fitness professionals make?

My piece of advice to my clients and every one reading this is that take care of your body.

Just give 30 minutes 5 days a week to yourself.

SEE THE DIFFERENCE IN YOURSELF, FAT LOSS WILL BE THE ICING ON THE CAKE.

5. Where do you see yourself professionally in the next five and ten years from now?

Few year from now I see people following what I try to enforce today;

FAT LOSS IS NOT A ONE DAY, ONE MONTH OR ONE YEAR PROJECT,

It's a LIFESTYLE CHANGE.

Her professional and contact details:

Sonia Bajaj

www.facebook.com/sonia.bajaj.54

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Hi All,

I'd like to thank Ms. Neelakshi to consent for the interview with the Health and Fitness India network. Our Q&A are as follows:

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Before starting the interview, Neelakshi has this to share with all:

Nothing is more rewarding than to pursue a career that was always a passion for you. When that interest is dancing it makes sure that alongside work you are healthy and happy. 
All work-out regimens are special but for me dancing is the most happy way to health and fitness. Holistic in its constitution, it gives you a pleasant mind and toned body.

1. Why did you decide to enter the fitness industry?

Dancing had always been my passion. I'm literally one of those people who could dance before they walked but that didn't pull me into dance professionally.

I took up the profession four years back seeing the scope of the industry had begun to expand and I have the option of doing what I love the most.

2. What are your specialties as a fitness professional?

I'm a dance performer, choreographer and instructor for belly dance, salsa, bachata, zouk, hip-hop, Bollywood and a lot of my routines include acrobatics. I'm the co-director of iDance India, New Delhi and along with my partner - Jose Varghese, we run dance fitness programs which comprise of infusing all dance forms in the workout session channelized to burn calories and improve flexibility.

It's much catchy and consistent in terms of keeping the interest of people who want to work-out but can't seem to "enjoy" it when they go to gyms, jogging, aerobics. These workouts increase strength, balance and stamina while kicking up the energy levels of everyone.

3. What's a great piece of advise that you've given to a client?

"Start small" and "To listen to your own body". The first step towards change is always the hardest. I always advise my students to just do a little bit on the first few days and ensure that I include more vivacious activities to keep it interesting. We don't want someone to workout hard for first week and then never see the work-out room for months. 

As much as I want my students to push their limits to achieve their goals, I would ask them to stop or go further based only on if their body allows. Many people ignore this and end up injured leaving their goals incomplete.

4. Can you please share any major mistakes that fitness professionals make?

"Pushing students too much without evaluating their levels." As instructors with strength and flexibility, some teachers forget that the person coming to them hasn't moved a muscle in years before coming to the studio. Ignoring that they train them like they would train the rest who have been working out for months which only injures them further.

It's necessary to build up strength and flexibility slowly and gradually for long-lasting results. Whether it be the no. of sets, repetitions or complexity of exercises, first test the client to see where they stand in terms of agility and strength and then with basics, let them work their way up to a stronger body.

Many people have back problems, irrespective of regular gym sessions, why? Because some of the instructors don't prepare their student's backs before they give them weights to build muscles all over. Even for people working out for months or year, there are certain limitations to their body as every body is different and only when that's taken care of you can be sure of they're progressing in right direction.

It's a process and must be respected.

5. Where do you see yourself professionally in the next five and ten years from now?

At present, my company, iDance India runs regular batches in Delhi, Gurgaon, Chandigarh and conducts performance and workshops all over India. In next five years, I see more and more people joining in to dance with us at our branches in all over India ensuring a healthier and happier lifestyle.

Neelakshi

Co-Director, iDANCE INDIA, New Delhi, India

www.facebook.com/idanceindia

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Hi All,

I'd like to thank Mr. Sushant Sehgal 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?

Fitness is my passion. When I was in college I use to go for workouts in various gyms to know more about fitness. Then I started using those techniques taught to me by my trainers and used some variations in it. Then I thought it's better to come in this field, so that I can take my passion to a new level.

2. What are your specialties as a fitness professional?

I'm a physiotherapist and then I did diploma in yoga. Then when I decided to come in this field I applied and cleared my ACE exam. So my speciality is physiocare plus yoga along with fitness training. I prefer pilates and functional training more than weight training.

3. What's a great piece of advise that you've given to a client?

My advice is to be patient and results wil come automatically.

4. Can you please share any major mistakes that fitness professionals make?

Workout should be according to the needs and physical abilities of the member. Same workout is not recommended to all the people. As body type of each individual is different.

5. Where do you see yourself professionally in the next five and ten years from now?

My goal is to see myself, as an international fitness trainer.

His contact details:

9899550279

86.sushant@gmail.com

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Hi All,

I'd like to thank Ms. Ruth G 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 entered the fitness industry because I always felt lethargic and dull and suffered from a lot of aches and pains as I was a very inactive person in my childhood. Due to which I was overweight, so when I started going to the Gym I felt very charged whenever I attended my aerobics class, leading to which I really lost a lot of weight. Here I realized I could be a part of the then new, growing fitness industry in 1996 and so here I am 16 years down the line, still actively involved in this Industry.

2. What are your specialties as a fitness professional?

I pride myself to be able to convince women not to treat their bodies badly by starving to lose weight. But I help them understand that to lose weight we have to feed our bodies with the right nutrients and hydrate regularly and I'm happy to say I've convinced most of my clients to eat regular, frequent meals.

My specialties as an instructor is I'm a certified Personal trainer and Aerobics Instructor and I have my current First Aid and CPR certification which empowers me to be be able to handle any unexpected situation while training clients. I specialize in PIYOLET classes which is a fusion of Pilates, Yoga and Ballet conditioning, Step aerobics, Kickboxing, Aerobics, Power yoga and Boot camp workouts were also my specialties until I got hooked on to Zumba fitness. Im also a Marketing Agent for Zumba in India. Soon I'm also going to restart taking PIYOLET classes in the near future.

3. What's a great piece of advise that you've given to a client?

I feel you live this life only once so it's best to live a quality life by eating moderately, not necessary to restrict yourself. Workout regularly, and stop crash dieting!! If you can eat everything moderately and have a pretty stable lifestyle it won't be difficult to maintain a good body weight and live an illness and ailment free life. I promise you life is worth loving because when you have no illnesses to worry about you can enjoy a great life.

4. Can you please share any major mistakes that fitness professionals make?

Only one word, Overconfidence!!! Instructors treat everyone the same like some army boot camp, we have to realize that everyone has unique body structures, metabolism, stresses etc. We are in this industry to help people get healthy so its our responsibility to see to it that we equip ourselves well enough to offer injury free workouts which can take a client through the stages of fitness slowly but successfully so that progress is ensured.

5. Where do you see yourself professionally in the next five and ten years from now?

5 years down the line i see myself mentoring new Group fitness Instructors to become active, responsible Instructors. I also hope to see every citizen fit enough to actively play with their grandchildren even at a very old age.

10 yrs down the line I see myself opening an academy for serious fitness professionals in India.

Her Profile:

Ruth G is a Zumba marketing Agent for India and helps Zumba conduct Zumba Instructor trainings in India.

She is a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor operating from Goa.

09923203195

ruthgzumba@gmail.com

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Hi All, 

I'd like to thank Ms. Anusha Sipahimalani 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?

It was the passion to teach dance fitness and teach "the correct technique"

2. What are your specialties as a fitness professional?

Been a dancer since a decade which i implement the best in my Reebok Dance Aerobics, Zumba Fitness, Zumba Toning, Aqua Zumba and Masala Bhangra Workout which is based out of NYC

3. What's a great piece of advise that you've given to a client?

Any movement is better than no movement. Being Skinny is not being fit, its having a good stamina and strength is being fit.

4. Can you please share any major mistakes that fitness professionals make?

They follow on the music and choreography not realizing the most important is to follow the technique which prevents injuries for your clients and make them happy to cont... ur classes

5. Where do you see yourself professionally in the next five and ten years from now?

Opening Up my own studio and mentoring young aspiring dance fitness trainers in India.

Her professional and contact details:

Anusha Sipahimalani

ZCOM Representative South Asia
(Zumba Community Rep- INDIA, NEPAL, BANGLADESH, SRILANKA, MALDIVES)

&

Marketing Agent for Training's Masala Bhangra Workout

09819673584
anushasipahimalani@gmail.com
anushas.zumba.com

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Hi All,

I'd like to thank Ms. Richa Sharma 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 always a fitness enthusiast and I realized that in most of the gyms I went to, there were no properly qualified trainers. Most of their methods were outdated and non-scientific. Most of the trainers have been focusing on body-building rather than overall fitness. As a result the desired results were rare or limited. Sometimes I used to get nagging injuries as well. It was a continuous journey rather than a single incident and exploration of exercising concepts that made me aware of proper training methods. Once I achieved what I wanted, I decided to turn it into a career and help other people.

2. What are your specialties as a fitness professional?

• Handle the progression and transition of all the clients into new, more effective exercises.

• Make exercise programs based on specific, customized needs and goals.

• Create and implement complete and individualized time based programs which include weight goals, diet specifications and menus, physical training and exercise, and lifestyle changes.

• Focus on motivation and program adherence.

• Correct assessment of posture deviations and prescribing correct and safe rectification methods.

3. What's a great piece of advise that you've given to a client?

One of my clients is a middle aged woman. She had not worked out or had any kind of exercise in many years. The moment she joined a gym, she expected immediate results. Also just by looking at other regular gym goers, she started to expect the same fitness level as those members. I had to tell her to be patient and consistent with her workouts as one cannot undo the damage caused by several years of unhealthy lifestyle, instantly. Its important to work on strong foundation and to start with modest, short term goals.

4. Can you please share any major mistakes that fitness professionals make?

Trainers sometimes introduce too much too early, without even working on the basic movements in order to impress the client. This can sometime lead to injuries. If a client is de-conditioned, before introducing movement patterns, trainers should first work on stability and mobility training.

5. Where do you see yourself professionally in the next five and ten years from now?

I would like to educate myself more. Since obesity is like an epidemic now I would like to complete "Lifestyle and Weight Management" certification. I want to reach out to more people who are in need of expert guidance and want to promote Fitness as a Lifestyle habit. Also I have started my own Facebook page called "Quickfit by Richa Sharma" through which I am regularly posting Fitness updates and facts.

Her professional and contact details:

• ACE (American Council on Exercise) certified personal trainer. Certificate No. - T160334

• PIA (Pilates Institute of America) Certification

• Attended and completed “Training the Core” webinar by exercise physiologist Pete McCall, one of the founders of ACE IFT model.

• Successfully completed ACE IFT (Integrated Fitness Training) model.

• International Red Cross CPR

• Kettle bell workshop with Steve Cotter 

• Completed a continuing education program with ACE on "Fitness and Menopause"

richasharma133@gmail.com

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Hi All,

I'd like to thank Ms. Drashti Pandit 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?

Dance is My passion & Zumba made me more passionate which made me choose Fitness industry instead of job related to my Engineering Qualification. My day starts with Zumba & end with zumba that’s my inspiration to be fit & make people fit.

2. What are your specialties as a fitness professional?

Being a dancer since my 2nd std. Gradually, I got specialization in many things like western dancing, Classical dancing, Arangetram in Bharatanatyam but when I got in touch with Zumba I felt that yes… This is the thing which is meant for me.. It's fitness dance form which includes many dance styles with calorie burning.. My desire to get into Aquatic fitness takes me towards Professional Aqua Zumba Instructor.

3. What's a great piece of advise that you've given to a client?

My piece of Advice to my client is always like Anything beyond the limit is not good.. either its your eating habit or your sleeping habit or your workaholic habit. Do everything in the limit. You will be fit you will feel great. To be fit is not to be Zero figure. To be fit is how is your stamina, how is your energy, how is your agility.

4. Can you please share any major mistakes that fitness professionals make?

Every person’s workout capacity is different, Body structure is different so many make mistakes like they treat all as same which is not good.. as a group X activity instructor.

5. Where do you see yourself professionally in the next five and ten years from now?

I am looking my self after 5 years with my lavishing studio where people come & be fit with fun. Support the new & aspiring instructor to carry forward their Fitness career.

Contact details,
Drashti Pandit
Zumba Instructor 
Active Zumba Instructor Network Member,
08149005076
mail@zumbawithdrashtipandit.in
www.zumbawithdrashtipandit.in
http://drashtipandit.zumba.com/

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