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From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glycemic_index :

The glycemic index, or glycaemic index, (GI) provides a measure of how quickly blood sugar levels (i.e., levels of glucose in the blood) rise after eating a particular type of food. The effects that different foods have on blood sugar levels vary considerably. The glycemic index estimates how much each gram of available carbohydrate total carbohydrate minus fiber) in a food raises a person's blood glucose level following consumption of the food, relative to consumption of pure glucose. Glucose has a glycemic index of 100.

A practical limitation of the glycemic index is that it does not take into account the amount of carbohydrate actually consumed. A related measure, the glycemic load, factors this in by multiplying the glycemic index of the food in question by the carbohydrate content of the actual serving.

From http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23803881 :

Compared with an isocaloric low-GI meal, a high-GI meal decreased plasma glucose, increased hunger, and selectively stimulated brain regions associated with reward and craving in the late postprandial period, which is a time with special significance to eating behavior at the next meal.

From http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2584181/table/t1/

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Below watch growing number of videos and articles of mostly women and some men trainers performing Kettlebell exercises and workouts for fat loss, strength, power, cardio-vascular endurance, muscular endurance, speed and flexibility.

Ladies, don't be turned off by lifting weights because you see a girl with lots of big muscles. It's very difficult to get lots of big muscles. 

Doing weight training with a nutritious diet and proper rest will give you a healthy and fit body and you'll not look like a man! Don't be scared of weight training ladies! You'll burn fat, shape your body, have strength and feel beautiful!

"The reason the kettlebell is so great is that there’s offset center of gravity," says Laura Alton, a certified trainer, physical therapist, and Russian kettlebells certified instructor at the Cooper Fitness Center in Dallas. 

That means your body has to work harder to maintain balance. In so doing, you work many different muscle groups -- and get your heart rate up at the same time.

Hoisting the heavy metal bells not only helps strengthen your arms and pecs, but also works your core, heart, and lungs.

Riva Rahl, MD, medical director for wellness programs at the Cooper Fitness Center says "If you're doing it appropriately, the benefits are huge."

If you're thinking about trying kettlebells, you should know these three things:

1. Technique matters

2. Work with a trainer

3. Look for a smooth handle

For details, http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/kettlebells-smart-replacement-dumbbells

Swing - Lisa Shaffer - Kettlebell Basics -- scroll below for more videos

Kettlebell Tutorial: Push Press

Kettlebell Swing

Ice Chamber Kettlebell Girls teach Girl Scouts

7 year old girl, kettlebell snatch 

A quick video on benefits of kettlebell

StrongFirst SFG Kettlebell Level I Technique Standards

(Swing, TGU, Clean, Press, Squat, Snatch)

Selected Strength Training Systems -

Kettlebell Training Is Great For Young Female Athletes

This is the Beauty in Strength - Muscular Girls and Women - Health and Fitness India blog post which has several images to help motivate girls and women into fitness and also bodybuilding if they want to:

http://www.healthfitnessindia.com/profiles/blogs/beauty-in-strength-muscular-girls-women-health-fitness-india

3 Things to Know Before Trying a Kettlebell Workout by Jennipher Walters

1. Form is king.

2. It's all about momentum.

3. Go heavy or go home.

For details, http://www.shape.com/latest-news-trends/3-things-know-trying-kettlebell-workout 

Misalignment in Kettlebell Lifting 

http://worldkettlebellclub.com/misalignment-in-kettlebell-lifting/

Kettlebell Workout: DOs and DON'Ts, Common Mistakes VIDEO

http://www.healthfitnessindia.com/video/kettlebell-workout-do-and-do-not-do-common-mistakes-errors-fixes

There are 3 main events/disciplines in kettlebell sport; (i) the jerk, (ii) the long cycle clean & jerk, and (iii) the snatch. The jerk requires the athlete to clean two kettlebells to the chest once, and then jerk them overhead as many times as possible. The long cycle clean & jerk requires the athlete to clean both kettlebells prior to each jerk. The snatch, which is the only event that uses one kettlebell, is performed by swinging the kettlebell between the legs and brought up to the overhead position in one uninterrupted motion.

The athlete is only allowed to switch hands once during the time frame. Professionals compete in weight categories using 32 kg kettlebell(s) for men, and women using 24 kg kettlebell(s). Each event is tested for maximal repetitions in the ten minute time frame without setting the kettlebells down.

A judge is assigned to each athlete to ensure that only proper repetitions are counted. Because the athlete cannot set the kettlebell(s) down, efficient technique must be used to last the entire ten minutes.

http://www.kettlebellscience.com/kettlebell-history.html

Fitness - Kettlebells For Beginners - Tutorial 1

Fitness - Kettlebells For Beginners - Tutorial 2 

ICKB Girl demos Good vs. Bad form in Kettlebell Lifting

Kettlebell Pyramid Circuit Workout

Full Body Kettlebell Workout Circuit "California"

Fitness Blender's Beginner Kettlebell Workout - Kell's Kettlebells Routine for Total Body Toning

Kettlebell workouts for Fat loss

Kettlebell Beginner Workout ~ Tone It Up!

KETTLEBELL 20-Minute-CARDIO WORKOUT - FAT LOSS

20 Minute Kettlebell BootCamp Workout

Kettlebell Training For Real Women

Kettlebell Exercises, CrossFit Workout, Fit How To

Open European Kettlebell Lifting Championship 2012,

Belgorod, Russia - Women's Snatch

Kettlebell Workout for Butt and Thighs

How to Do Kettlebell Swings | Sleek/Strong With Rachel Cosgrove

Kettlebell Routine for Total Body Strength

Quick Fat Burning Kettlebell Workout

Kettlebell Practice - A Woman's Touch 

This is a combination of some of my favorite moves. Some are very powerful and others require more flexibility and balance. Diversity is the name of the game for me.

4 Ways Kettlebells Melt The Mommy Belly

KETTLE BELLS for Women - Group Demonstration

Kettlebell World Championship - Women's Division IUKL 2011

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From http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23462815 

Scientists say they can explain Usain Bolt's extraordinary speed with a mathematical model.

His 100m time of 9.58 seconds during the 2009 World Championships in Berlin is the current world record.

They say their model explains the power and energy he had to expend to overcome drag caused by air resistance, made stronger by his frame of 6ft 5in.

The team calculated that Bolt's maximum power occurred when he was less than one second into the race and was only at half his maximum speed. This demonstrates the near immediate effect of drag, which is where air resistance slows moving objects.

They also discovered less than 8% of the energy his muscles produced was used for motion, with the rest absorbed by drag. 

How To Start Running For Beginners

It's no secret why running is fun. Speed, the wind in your face, that adrenaline rush -- as soon as toddlers learn to run, it's hard to keep them still. They will choose running over walking as the preferred mode of transport. It's too bad that as people get older, as we become more circumspect in our movements, we also cease to run. In some cultures running is even considered a big no-no for grownups to do.

There's no great secret to running, and the benefits are great. Would you like to recapture the joy of running? Here are some ideas on how to start running for beginners.

life is not about waiting for the storm to pass away!.. its about
having fun and DANCING in the Rain!

Had a lovely Zumba Fitness Session this early cold morning! :) feel as light as a butterfly!!! <3

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

Photo:

The Entire List of Health and Fitness Professional Interviews

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

Hi All,

In this blog post, I'll share in the comments below about Physiotherapy Theory, Techniques and Tools.

You can also browse Physical Therapy India www.facebook.com/PhysicalTherapyIndia. 

Physical therapists formed their first professional association in 1921, called the American Women's Physical Therapeutic Association. Led by President Mary McMillan, an executive committee of elected officers governed the Association, which included 274 charter members. By the end of the 1930s, the Association changed its name to the American Physiotherapy Association. Men were admitted, and membership grew to just under 1,000.

With the advent of World War II and a nationwide polio epidemic during the 1940s and 1950s, physical therapists were in greater demand than ever before. The Association's membership swelled to 8,000, and the number of physical therapy education programs across the US increased from 16 to 39.

By the late 1940s, the Association had changed its name to the American Physical Therapy Association, hired a full-time staff, and opened its first office in New York City.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Physical_Therapy_Association

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Shakti