“Energy matters” By Fitness Expert & Nutritionist Neeraj Mehta

During exams, many students struggle with concentration issues. Eating healthy, along with the right amount of exercise, is the answer. Because a healthy mind lives in a healthy body.

So, never skip breakfast. In fact, your breakfast should be the most important meal of the day. Eating three traditional, heavy meals tend to make one lethargic; try dividing your meals into five or six small portions instead. It is not recommended to follow any strict diet routine during exams. But, you should try to eat healthy and light foods, which will help keep you active.

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“Surprising ways to boost your concentration,” Tips by Fitness Expert & Nutritionist Neeraj Mehta

For those of you who are due to appear for your CBSE board exams, the following tips may prove useful in boosting concentration and ‘staying in the (study) zone’:

Take deep breaths before you start writing the exam. “Practice deep breathing exercises during your preparation leave. This will help you focus on one thing at a time. As you watch your breath, it will help you calm down. Your mind will be recharged and creatively receptive,” says Neeraj Mehta, a Delhi-based fitness expert.

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Why Protein is important for your body

The ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) has recommended 1.0 gm of protein per kilogram of body weight for a healthy adult, but this varies with different growth periods and physiological stages. Additional 15 gms of protein are required daily for pregnant women in the second half of pregnancy. During lactation additional 18-25 gms of protein are required daily.

Deficiency of Protein leads to the following:

Shortage of proteins leads to retardation of growth and in some extreme cases failure of growth.

1.     Proteins deficiency affects the intestinal mucosa and the glands that secrete digestive enzymes, Which results in failure to digest and absorb the food. The consequences could be dangerous such as Diarrhoea, loss of fluids and electrolytes.

2.     The normal structure and function of liver is disturbed leading to fat accumulation and fatty livers. Liver fails to synthesize plasma albumin thus leading to Oedema.

3.     Muscle wasting and anemia due to the shortage of hemoglobin are common features due to the deficiency of Protein.

4.     In case there is a deficiency of protein in early life, the possibility of mental malfunction increases.

5.     The amino acid present in protein help in tissue synthesis during growth periods e.g. infancy, childhood and adolescence.  The deficiency of which will result in muscle wastage.

6.     Proteins form important constituents of hormones.

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“Natural ways to cure that irritating flu,” Tips by Fitness Expert & Nutritionist Neeraj Mehta

Tulsi leaves are considered one of the remedies to fight cold; they even work as prevention for cold. Tulsi leaves can be used in various ways. You can directly consume the leaves daily or you can add them to your regular tea.

 If that does not help, you can also mix some ginger juice in crushed tulsi leaves and add a pinch of honey to it. This mixture can really help you recover. –

Neeraj Mehta, fitness expert, nutritionist and director at GFFI Fitness Academy

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At GFFI, We promise you a career not a job

Fitness Industry is next generation booming industry. With the increased awareness, career prospects are increasing day by day in fitness field. There are a number of options available in terms of  career opportunities in this field. A certified fitness instructor is one of the highest paying jobs in the market. The benefit of being a fitness instructor is that you are not bound to do a typical 9 to 5 job. You can also provide personal training and increase your earnings.

Fitness is about being dedicated and passionate. If you have these qualities in you , you can become a successful certified fitness instructor. At GFFI Fitness Academy we prepare future fitness trainers with latest exercise techniques and ample amount of knowledge about human body movements. Our master trainer Mr. Neeraj Mehta guides you throughout this journey and ensures your success.

We offer 40 different courses in various exercise techniques. Personal trainer, Aerobics Trainer, Pilates, Yoga Instructor is to name a few. You can either join regular classes or you can also opt for home study courses. 

Visit GFFI Fitness Academy today to have shining future, enrollments are open for all the courses.

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Weight lose battle v/s socializing By Fitness Expert and nutritionist Neeraj Mehta

Oscar Wilde once said he could resist anything except temptation and everybody who is trying to loose the weight knows, once you are out in town, temptation abounds. In India FOOD is celebration. Every occasion is celebrated with food. Whether it is a festival, party, function, you are on date, out with guys, there is going to be food, Good Food. Food you cannot resist. Food which makes you break all the rules of healthy eating. We know it clearly that every invitation is a hidden second invitation to eat fat. But being a social animal we can't just say no to every invitation and we don't want to appear too picky and we cant resist the temptation. OMG!!! That is quiet too much. Well I have face these issue for years and I figured out ways which helped me a lot in keeping up with my diet schedule and I don't miss any social gathering for food reasons now.

• Begin with soup.
• Look for something green.
• If a food item is overly dressed , its a red signal of too much fat.
• Take a small plate, you will automatically take less food.
• Eat slowly , be with like minded friends, Enjoy the occasion. 
• Eat something at home, do not go empty stomach. When you will be full your mind will not be attracted towards food. 

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“All about body movement” By Fitness Expert and nutritionist Neeraj Mehta

Understand the human body mechanism and learn how to increase strength and maintain flexibility with Neeraj Mehta. The Mumbai-based fitness therapist will be conducting a special free workshop on body engineering and lifestyle, today in the city.

The workshop is open to all and will offer a set of techniques that participants can include in their daily fitness routine to improve strength and maintain flexibility without causing injury. Participants will learn techniques that are a part of Mehta’s trademark exercises BMXStrength, BMXCrossFit and SteelFlex, and understand how the body mechanism works while walking, sitting and standing.

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"Body Engineering Workshop on 21st Feb " By International Fitness Expert and Nutritionist Neeraj Mehta

Creator of his trademark fitness exercises - BMXStrength, BMXCrossFit and SteelFlexx - city-based trainer Neeraj Mehta is conducting a special workshop in Mumbai. A fun filled fitness workshop would be conducted by the Master himself with a sole intention to offer a set of techniques that understand the human body mechanism, maintain flexibility and increase strength without causing injury. These sessions would be conducted absolutely free for fitness enthusiast to help them adapt to these Strength techniques in their daily routine.

Read more on http://www.buzzintown.com/mumbai/events/body-engineering-workshop/id--965437.html

Join the free workshop on 21st feb 2015, for queries call on +919811309667.

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“Cool Facts about Testosterone” By Fitness Expert and nutritionist Neeraj Mehta

Here we've put down some surprising facts about the hormone testosterone-

• Testosterone can help shrink your belly- Yes, you read that right! Researcher Adrian Dobs from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine has revealed how there was a decrease in the abdominal obesity in men, when they were given testosterone.

• Women in love have a higher testosterone level- Yet another shocker; women who have just started with a relationship tend to have higher testosterone levels in the initial months than women who are single or are in a long-term relationship.

• Too much testosterone can shrink the testicles- Men who take performance boosters and synthetic testosterone have a risk of suffering from shrunken testicles and growing breasts, not to mention aggression, mood swings and acne.

• Money-making affects testosterone levels- According to British researchers, young men experience a spike in their testosterone levels on days where they make an above-average profit.

• Fat can reduce testosterone levels- Experts believe that obese men are more likely to suffer from lower testosterone levels than thin men; and this is because of the presence of inflammatory factors along with fat cells, which suppress the synthesis of testosterone.

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“Healthy benefits of coconut” By Fitness Expert and nutritionist Neeraj Mehta

Coconut is high in saturated fat, but more than half of that comes from lauric acid, a unique lipid that battles bacteria and improves cholesterol scores. And get this: A study published in Lipids found that dietary supplementation of coconut oil actually reduced abdominal obesity. Of the participants, half were given two tablespoons of coconut oil daily and the other half were given soybean oil, and although both groups experienced overall weight loss, only the coconut oil consumers’ waistlines shrunk. Sprinkle unsweetened flakes over yogurt or use coconut milk in a stir-fry to start whittling your waist.

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“9 sure fire ways to age earlier in life” By Fitness Expert and nutritionist Neeraj Mehta

1. Shortening your telomeres by eating greasy foods, being stressed out and not exercising.

2. Refusal of antioxidants in your diet.

3. Weakening the immune system with a pro-inflammatory diet.

4. Packing in toxins with a highly processed diet, tobacco smoke and smog.

5. Eating junk food and becoming overweight. Eventually developing diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease which require medication.

6. Upsetting your neurotransmitter balance with fad diets and skipping meals.

7. Having low nitric oxide levels with too much saturated fats and clogged arteries.

8. Not wearing sunscreen.

9. Weakening muscle and brain cells by becoming sedentary

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Bio-mechanics Exercise Technique (BMXStrength)

How Bio-mechanics Exercise Technique is four times faster than old systems of exercise.

How and what’s the operative principle behind that.

It’s absolutely true and tested on thousands of people over last 20 years, by Neeraj Mehta and his team 
1. 80 % use of main muscle (muscle for which we are exercising), 20% use of supporting muscles
2. The main difference is relaxed contraction, where one can use stored energy economically, and enhance performance.
3. Because of main muscle use is more at the time of exercise, that muscle strength and endurance will develop faster.
4. Because of BMXStrength, the flexibility will increase followed by better range of motion of the joints hence the muscle will develop faster. 
5. Body posture is correct so one can easily balance the entire body, and give the muscle more isolation.
6. Can use concentric and eccentric contraction to its maximum.
7. Tempo of the exercise is also slow and controlled, to give results faster.
8. Breathing plays very important role, when performing exercise, to circulate the blood to the muscle properly so that it enhances the performance.
9. Because of balanced workout to the entire body, the growth hormones increases the muscle performance and get results in short time. 
10. Maximum safety and maximum results comes, when not compromising with the right technique of BMXStrength

By:

Neeraj Mehta (PhD)

Alternative Medicine and Human Biomechanics

Celebrity Fitness Expert and Nutritionist

Director: GFFI Fitness Academy (INDIA)

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“Things you want to know about Iron Yoga” By Fitness Expert Neeraj Mehta

What is Iron Yoga?

 Iron Yoga is a step ahead of Power Yoga. It takes you to another level of flexibility. With the use of dumbbells and other props, it involves yoga dynamics and static stretching of a specific area, taking it to the extreme level.

What are the benefits of Iron Yoga?

Iron yoga increases your flexibility, followed by strength and lubrication in the muscles. With this technique, your muscles tone-up faster than any other fitness routine. Iron yoga has joint friendly movements, so there are no risks of injuries.

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"Body Engineering Workshop" By International Fitness Expert and Nutritionist Neeraj Mehta

Creator of his trademark fitness exercises - BMXStrength, BMXCrossFit and SteelFlexx - city-based trainer Neeraj Mehta is conducting a special workshop in Mumbai. A fun filled fitness workshop would be conducted by the Master himself with a sole intention to offer a set of techniques that understand the human body mechanism, maintain flexibility and increase strength without causing injury. These sessions would be conducted absolutely free for fitness enthusiast to help them adapt to these Strength techniques in their daily routine.

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"TIME FOR PILATES" By Celebrity Fitness Expert Neeraj Mehta

A twist here and a turn there is an ideal workout at your desk.

Did you know that how you sit can affect your efficiency at work? Even if your job entails sitting in one place for many hours, you can try to keep yourself fit and active.

Of course, caught in balancing home and office, many find it difficult to take time out for exercise. Here is a solution for that dilemma of when to exercise.

Pilates in office will help relieve pain and stiffness in the body. It takes just 15 minutes but, if done regularly, the benefits are many: increased blood circulation and metabolism, better memory, strengthens core and other muscles, offers pain relief; develops good posture and body alignment.

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"Valentine’s Day Workouts to Boost Your Sex Drive" By Fitness Expert Neeraj Mehta

Have you often wondered about that one proven way that would keep your sex life great? Are you a closet all-nighter kind of man who is always searching for new ways to keep your partner happy? Then we suggest ‘sexercise’ your way to boost your sex drive this V-day.

Today, we have with us Neeraj Mehta, International Fitness Expert and Nutritionist and Director at GFFI Fitness Academy, India, who tells us about the right kind of exercises that can help boost libido in men.

Exercises that increases circulation
A proper blood flowing system is essential for a lasting erection. If we talk about the mechanism of erection, the main organ which is involved here is heart. When the penis receives signals from the brain, blood vessels demand a heavy flow of blood. Heart fulfills this necessity by pumping the blood and makes the vessels engorged by blood, which results in an erection.

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"FOR GOOD PERFORMANCE" By Fitness Expert Neeraj Mehta

Exams are round the corner. This is the time when the students are busy with taking extra classes, group studies and revision. All this needs to be done without losing concentration and focus and the best way to do this is to ensure that one not only eats a balanced diet but also sits in a comfortable posture that is correct, exercise regularly and keep a positive attitude, says NEERAJ MEHTA 

Eat right

• It is very important to stick to healthy eating habits during the exam times. You should keep an eye on the quality as well as the quantity of the food products.
• Over eating in one go can make your body lethargic that will hamper your studies.
• Consumption of small portions of meals during the examination time, keeps you alive and you are energetic throughout the day.

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“The terminator quandary” By Fitness Expert Neeraj Mehta

Here's a question. Who would you say is fitter - Arnold Schwarzenegger or Bruce Lee," asks celebrity fitness therapist Neeraj Mehta. When we say Bruce Lee, he is excited we have hit on the right answer. To a world obsessed with six pack abs and muscles like Salman Khan, true fitness, says Mehta, who has been working in the fitness industry for three decades, should be measured not only by how your body looks, but by what it can do too.

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‘Ripped’ to perfection :Tips By Neeraj Mehta

Celebrity fitness therapist and nutritionist Neeraj Mehta, who has been the director and technical head of GFFI Fitness Academy for the last 17 years and has trained over 13,000 trainers currently engaged in serving the fitness industry says, “The fitness ideals for most Indian men have changed drastically these days. A toned, not too high on muscle body type is becoming increasingly popular and role models like Arnold Schwarzenegger are giving way to different ones like Hugh Jackman and Akshay Kumar.

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“Sit at your own risk: Make office your mini-gym”, Tips By Neeraj Mehta

“Don’t sit at one spot, take breaks to stretch or to run on the spot at work”

‘Twisting will also help. Hip rotation clockwise and anticlockwise is good too,’ he added. Another simple way to workout in office is to run on the spot, suggests Neeraj Mehta, director of Growth For Fitness Instructors Fitness Academy. ‘You can do that for 30 seconds or a minute.

Thanks to computers, office work also strains the eyes, so you need to exercise to strengthen them too. ‘Gaze at a distant object for 15 to 30 seconds, then relax eyes,’ said Neeraj Mehta. Now stop sitting and reading, get set going towards a fitter and more active you.

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”Have you had the bulletproof coffee?”, By Fitness Expert Neeraj Mehta

Says nutritionist Neeraj Mehta, "It has very little nutritional value. Bulletproof coffee does not have any other nutrients except healthy fat. It can increase triglycerides and reduce HDL, which could lead to a lot of health challenges." Since it contains large amounts of fat, which elevates the ketone levels in the blood, it provides you plenty of energy for at least 4-5 hours. This kills your appetite, ensuring you don't eat intermittently.

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”Get off the weight plateau”, By Fitness Expert NEERAJ MEHTA

The whole weight issue can be a genetic problem. Some people are apparently able to eat whatever they like, in whatever amounts and yet not gain weight. Others spend a lifetime fighting excessive weight, while appearing to eat very modest amounts. This has got to do with two hormones. Leptin regulates body fat and controls appetite. The stimulation of leptin shuts off your hunger and stimulates you to burn more calories. Ghrelin, on the other hand, sends signals to eat.

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