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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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Best Wishes, Shakti Saran

Can we in our communities contribute to have dog trainers train the Indian street dogs to bark a lot at the vehicles polluting heavily (above a limit)? Would that help to make the drivers realize that they're not only harming others but also themselves? Can we share this with dog trainers and that try to do this if any dog trainers are professionally interested? It's highly unfortunate that Indian street dogs are living in such pathetic conditions and that they can't even do anything like humans for the same. Best! Shakti

See below a variety of selected videos and online resources for Wellness at Workplace

Ergonomics and good posture related exercises for Health and Fitness in India!

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"Incentive programs are not wellness programs," said Dr. Ronald Goetzel, Director of Emory University's Institute for Health and Productivity Research and President and CEO of The Health Project. "That can be a component, when done smartly, of a comprehensive program, but if that's all your program is going to be, you're going to fail miserably, and people are going to be resentful," he explained. According to Goetzel -- who has studied worksite wellness programs at large corporations such as Dow Chemical and Johnson & Johnson, and is being funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to study best practices in the field -- incentive programs can help get people excited about health and keep them on track, but ultimately people's habits will only change if they are given the resources to change them and if the workplace norms and environments change. 

Without the other pieces to facilitate behavior change -- healthy cafeterias, opportunities to exercise, flexible work hours, supportive leadership and middle managers, and health risk assessments and coaching -- incentive programs will only penalize, not change, those who are least healthy. Above information is from article link

9 Qualities Of Truly Confident People article link

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Workstation Setup Ergonomics

(From article link, more details in comments below after the post)

Article: Jet Lag disorder, prevention and other details

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/jet-lag/DS01085/DSECTION=prevention

Slide show: Office stretches

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stretching/WL00030

Video: Neck stretches for the workplace

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/neck-stretches/MM00708

Video: Forearm stretches for the workplace

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/forearm-stretches/MM00709

Video: Upper body stretches for the workplace

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/shoulder-stretches/MM00710

Video: Seated stretches for the workplace

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lower-back-stretches/MM00711

Video: Standing stretches for the workplace

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lower-back-stretches/MM00712

I keep sharing in the comments below.

Best,

Shakti Saran

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.

The Entire List of Health and Fitness Professional Interviews

http://www.healthfitnessindia.com/profiles/blogs/interviews-of-health-and-fitness-professionals-in-india