You can be your own bodyguard
Mickey Mehta on how to stay fit and heal oneself
Bina Trivedi
India's leading holistic health guru Mickey Mehta says each individual can be his own bodyguard. "If you follow a complete wellness lifestyle by eating, sleeping and exercising well you can heal and strengthen yourself. With prayer, breathing right, a positive attitude, creative thoughts and responsible behaviour, you can improve immunity and become your own bodyguard," says Mickey, who has a good following among health and fitness enthusiasts and some leading B-Town stars.
Incidentally, in the film Bodyguard, Salman Khan used Milon, the exclusive circuit training luxury fitness equipment from Germany, of which Mickey is the brand ambassador.
Mickey, meanwhile, is also busy with his recently launched Heal The World initiative online, where he urges people to reach out to and make some less fortunate person's day. "Once you have healed yourself, you can heal the world. It could be with a biscuit packet to a beggar at a signal, it could be with ration, education, medical aid or clothes to people who work for you, it could be just a smile to a distressed stranger and a 'thank-you' hug to your own domestic staff."
INDIA’S TWO BEST BODYGUARDS! Mickey Mehta and Salman Khan
Going strong at 60
Age is no longer a factor as senior citizens go all out to stay healthy and look fit, says Shreya Shukla
It's the defining age - 60. And people past this milestone can have vastly divergent perspectives: one suggests that the best part of life is over and it's time to take the backseat. Another brighter perspective, looks forward to a brand new chapter in a very fit way. The rush of a mad 9-to-5 routine may be firmly behind them but the best is yet to come.
And to gainfully use spare time post-retirement, many are turning to keeping fit as fiddles. No surprise then, that the gym is no longer a place where only 20-, 30- or 40-year-olds pump iron and sweat it out. Now those in their 60s, 70s, and at times, even their 80s, are determinedly making their way to top-class gyms to keep those joints well-oiled and the body toned.
"An increasing number of senior citizens have been hitting the gym recently,'' says Leena Mogre, director, Leena Mogre's Fitness, Mumbai. Agrees Rahul Narang, personal trainer and owner of Olympia Gym in Delhi: "The number of 60-plus people frequenting gyms is on the increase.'' He now has about 25 senior citizens working out in Olympia.
According to Sumana Dutta Burman, fitness expert, Karma Gym in Calcutta, working out regularly helps raise the metabolic rate and improves bone density. "Training keeps the metabolic clock ticking," says Burman. Preetom Mukherjee Roy, fitness and nutrition advisor at Gold's Gym, Alipore, adds that the basic goal for most senior citizens is to maintain or improve their hand-eye coordination, flexibility and muscular strength.
The first step, is designing a personalised fitness programme based on the client's medical history. While Mogre's gyms test everything from respiratory capacity to muscle endurance and flexibility, others maintain a record of client ailments. Anwar Wahhab, strength coach and owner of Awe Fitness, Calcutta, puts his clients through a structural balance test which has simple tests like standing on one leg while he observes the side on which they lean once they lose their balance. This reveals weak areas that need work.
Roy eases clients into a fitness schedule. For the first two to four weeks they do 10-15 minutes of cardio on the treadmill or recumbent bike (which has back support), one set each of exercises such as leg press and chest press with light weights, freehand exercises, and stretching. The workout then gets intense with cardio for 25-30 minutes and three sets of each exercise.
"For muscles, you either use them or lose them," says Narang. He recommends a 45-minute workout, three days a week, for senior citizens. He makes beginners do circuit training, which targets all muscle groups, stretches and flexibility exercises. After a month, they concentrate on one muscle group a day with 12 sets instead of two or three.
On the other hand, for the first six to eight weeks, Wahhab's clients do full-body workouts with resistance bands, improving balance and muscle co-ordination. He slowly raises the resistance of the band. In the next 12 weeks, the band is used for warm-ups, while the person works out with light kettlebells and barbells.
While Wahhab recommends a 20- to 30-minute workout three days a week, Burman believes it shouldn't exceed 45 minutes, three to five times a week. She targets the problem areas first, putting people with knee, shoulder or back problems through "rehabs" strengthening muscles. The knee rehab, for example, exercises the joint with a cable crossover machine. Strength training is next. A key part of these workouts is flexibility training, which helps joint and muscle flexibility.
"Nothing beats yoga and swimming for senior citizens," says fitness expert Mickey Mehta, who uses the Surya Namaskar and asanas like Bhujang Asana and Hal Asana. Stretching, with 20 repetitions each of forward, backward, side bending and twisting, is also part of the one hour workout, six days a week, that he recommends. According to Mehta, regular oil massages help circulation while passively increasing the metabolic rate and improving flexibility.
So, what keeps people over 60 motivated to train regularly? Narang believes regular exercise results in an overall sense of wellbeing that prevents them from quitting the gym. Burman, credits their motivation to the adrenaline and "happy hormones" released during workouts.
While Mogre believes that people hit the gym to look good, irrespective of their age, Roy believes that in India fitness still tops the priority chart for the elderly. But since regular workouts also act as an anti-ageing agent, who's complaining?
'Follow your heart for a good career option'
Mickey Mehta relives his days as a collegian, while advising youngsters to choose their careers wisely
I always found studies grueling. I attended two colleges; that is Siddharth and Narsee Monjee. I took up Commerce but despite my penchant for figures I was bad with accounts. Both colleges were well-known for their academic standard. The ambience in both the colleges was very studious and high profile. The students were academic and intelligent types and the other extreme there were high society stylish boys and girls and since I was from a typically middle class family I had a complex. Also I was a little nervous because when I changed from Siddharth college to NM college. It was a big culture shock for me.
My friends' circle was pretty boisterous and mischievous group. We were always going for movies and having a lot of outings and fun. Our favorite haunt was Rasraj Hotel at Parle. I used to just love their vegetarian pulav and dal fry. As a matter of fact it used to be my staple lunch. Perhaps you are wondering why I preferred dal fry? You will be surprised to know that with regards to my food habits, I prefer vegetarianism and I enjoy natural, wholesome and seasonal foods. I am a teetotaler. Shocked, are you? I keep away totally from alcohol, smoking and processed foods. Do you know that all these three elements are known to be harmful and bad for health.
I hardly attended college as I was always in canteen playing pranks with others. To be very honest I used to ogle at beautiful girls. My most embarrassing moment was when the principal called for my father and I took my cousin (sister) and dealt with the situation and thereafter when the situation could not be curtailed I had to take my father and you can imagine the situation I was in.
Studies did not interest me much. I am more of an outdoor and fitness type of person. I liked activity very much. These things interested me a lot. I loved the outdoors, and anything connected with physical fitness.
Today students concentrate so much on their studies and not on their complete all round development. They are always running from one class to the other because there is so much of competition. Everyone focuses only on studies and I can understand their plight and situation. Our entire social and work front focuses only on studies. Today, students have no time for extracurricular activities. These activities also play a very important role in shaping the personality of the individual.
Today, students are far more stressed out. They face so much of pressure from all sides – their families, teachers and professors, society at large. They do not have a vent for their stress. They need to exert their energy too and let out steam by indulging in sports and other hobbies, for which they hardly have any time.
They should also think of other options rather than the usual courses offered by colleges. There are many other fields waiting to be explored. Career options should be much wider. It is important to pursue a career in a field that you like rather than what is fashionable. I am glad I followed my likings.
One has to keep one's options open. Look at other career options. The system is very mean to those who are not interested in studies. One has to be strong and pursue your goal. Today things are changing a lot. There are many morecareer options. Look at what you like to do and train in that field. Back then when I was in college hardly anyone thought of a career as a fitness expert. Today my profession is the in-thing.
Besides college I pursued several other activities like a Black Belt in karate, yoga nutrition and dietician's course,naturopathy, massage therapy courses etc. These studies have stood me in good stead and have come very handy to me as a fitness trainer. Holistic health happens to be my business and is also my passion. Hence, I have connected all the ideologies, philosophies and teachings of various branches of Yoga, Vedas, Ayurveda, Zen, Tao etc and use them to heal and transform lives and lifestyles for the better. My prime objective is to fill peoples' lives with love and peace. Despite the fact that I was not very good in academics, I thank God for my success.
(As told to Monarose Sheila Pereira, courtesy Afternoon Despatch & Courier, March 30, 2011)
17.5 minutes to super fitness: 'milon' to re-define fitness culture in India
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milon, Germany's #1 Fitness Brand, today announced the appointment of Wellness cult figure - Mickey Mehta as its Brand Ambassador for India. milon will be India's first premium and luxury fitness brand that promises to offer 30 percent more effective results in just 17.5 minutes with its easy to use, safe and time efficient circuit training model.
Available for experience only to the top elite in India, this super premium wellness system is set to change the way people work out in India. milon will be exclusively marketed by India's leading sports goods manufacturer and exporter STAG International.
Announcing Mickey Mehta as milon's ambassador for India, Mr. Rajiv Chadha, Managing Director, STAG Distribution said "The milon brand stands for qualities of innovation, advanced technology, holistic fitness and excellence in performance. Epitomizing the same outlook to fitness and well-being, Mickey Mehta too believes in holistic health and thus was a perfect choice for our brand in India. His depth of work in the fitness domain has made him a much respected health philosopher and counsellor today. We are indeed very proud and privileged to have him as our Brand Ambassador".
While milon brings a new body and mind to wellness in India, Mickey Mehta adds soul to the brand. Mickey Mehta is known as India's leading Holistic Health Guru for over 25 years with a successful 13 years old association with Femina Miss India. He is a philosopher and life coach to some of the leading industrialists, models and Bollywood stars. Mickey Mehta also has his own popular DVD called 'Metamorphise- a wellness workout' and is also a renowned author. A brand - an institution personified, Mickey Mehta runs several gyms under the name 360 Degree and has been associated with various popular shows and events like Grasim Mr. India, Channel V - Get Gorgeous, Fame Gurukul on Sony Entertainment Television Channel, Zoom Style Guru among others. Mickey with his truly radical personality has re-invented the concepts of Holistic Health and Wellness. http://www.mickeymehtahbf.com
Talking about his association with milon, Mickey Mehta said, "It gives me immense pleasure to be a part of the milon family in India. The brand's commitment to provide effective results in a time efficient and safe manner has taken the exercising concept to newer heights. I have always associated myself with brands that I truly believe echo the sentiment of holistic wellness and milon is no exception with its advanced training systems that assures guaranteed fitness and wellness in just 17.5 minutes on its circuit."
Entering the Indian market with a view to redefine the concept of fitness and wellness, the milon circuit is a scientific and intelligent training system based on the most advanced technology of electronically controlled resistance. Using superior innovation and technologies such as Electronic Resistance, Fully automated machines, Smart Memory Card and many more milon will challenge and improve upon all traditional fitness equipments and concepts available. Being the pioneers in providing electronically controlled training systems and use of smart memory cards, milon's greatest achievement to date has undoubtedly been the development of a fully automatic memory function. The experience on the milon circuit will be like that of an astronaut on a space shuttle - exclusive & out of the world experience.
milon fitness equipment has been designed to automatically switch to the appropriate settings based on the user's physical profile and personal exercise programme, as soon as the smart card is inserted. The brand's three innovative developments- the smart card, the electronics and the memory function combined in a space-saving circuit concept are unique in the world.
milon is all geared up to launch its innovative and advanced circuit training equipment in India by the second week of March'11.
About milon
milon believes in 'Smart training begins in the mind' and started with this thought to make fitness equipment safer, more comfortable and more effective back in 1986. milon (in those days under its original name miha) was the first provider of electronically controlled training systems and were among the pioneers in Europe to use smart cards. Another major asset of milon is the practice-oriented consulting. Milon is not merely an equipment manufacturer but equally a solution provider for the health market. This approach has firmly established the company in the industry. In the German speaking territory, milon has a market share of about 30 percent of training equipment sales. In the sector of smart card controlled equipment, milon is the market leader. Milon has a sales presence in 17 foreign countries based on their own distribution organization. It is the milon circuit which creates growing interest internationally since there is no comparable training system existing at present. http://www.uk.milon.com
About STAG International
A history of over 75 years, serving more than 152 countries, STAG is India's leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of Sports Goods and Equipment. The most "Exported" brand of sports goods from India, STAG has the highest exports of Table Tennis equipment and is amongst the top 10 Exporters of Sports Goods from India. A leader in the table tennis table market, approved by ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation), STAG has an unmatched global exposure and experience to represent leading International Sports and Fitness brands for the Indian Market. STAG will bring international innovative brands like milon-Germany's # 1 Fitness brand based on circuit training, Tunturi (European market leader in Fitness - Personal / Commercial Use) and Victor - a global leader in badminton to India this year. STAG also has association with some of the esteemed people of the sports fraternity: Mr. Peter Karlsson, 5 Times World Table Tennis Champion and European Champion and Mr. Kamlesh Mehta, Arjuna Awardee and Olympian National Coach & Selector as the Brand Ambassadors. http://www.stag.in/sports.html
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Flab to fab
Kanika Maheshwari wanted to start the year with a healthy and toned body. Mickey Mehta gave her tips on how to stick to her resolution
Twenty six-year-old Kanika Maheshwari has a very busy schedule. Juggling between various clients and meetings, this public relations executive has no time to exercise or have a proper meal, which has led to weight gain over time. She mailed us her resolution to lose weight and have a fitter body this year. We took her to holistic health guru, Mickey Mehta.
When we reached Mickey's Hughes Road gym, he welcomed us warmly. Before he could ask what she was looking for, Kanika said, "I wish to lose my flab and look good. I end up eating out often, which is not very healthy." After quizzing Kanika about her daily schedule, Mickey assured her, "We're going to help you address it in a natural way." He said he was going to offer her a holistic program, complete with a diet plan, breathing exercises and workouts. Kanika was delighted. Apart from cardio, he recommended a daily session of power yoga.
After evaluating her diet and meal timings, Mickey said, "You need to lose at least 10 kgs and tone up a lot. Apart from regular gymming, you need to do lot of stretching, breathing exercises and Surya Namaskars. Try working out in the morning when your body is rested." Kanika asked if she is supposed to eat anything before exercising and Mickey replied, "Have a few raisins or a few slices of an orange, nothing more."
For someone who cannot do without tea in the morning, this seemed like a tough diktat. Mickey advised, "Try green tea and if it is too bland, add ginger and pepper. Have your last meal by 7 pm and stay away from diet aerated drinks. They contain high amounts of acid and caffeine which does no good to your body." Kanika's face fell on hearing that (she's an addict).
Kanika enquired about the diet that she would need to follow. Mickey replied, "Include a lot of vegetable juices, green tea,fruits, nuts and sprouts."
Before the session ended, Mickey added, "If you are sincere, you will lose weight in three months and have a fitter body." The look on Kanika's face said she was looking forward to the new year.
TIPS » Keep your body hydrated » Drink 1-2 glasses of fresh vegetable juices daily » Sleep for at least 7- 8 hours » Include plenty of raw vegetables, greens and fruits »Have dinner by 7pm » Have fruits whenever hungry »Include some form of physical activity in your daily routine
As he gives her diet tips, Mickey Mehta is amused by Kanika's addiction to aerated drinks
A perfect way to usher in the New Year
By Mickey Mehta
The New Year always brings hope. It's a time to forget the trials and tribulations of the year gone by and look forward with renewed spirits. The Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon could not have been scheduled at a more appropriate time, because it is one single event that espouses all the positive values and attributes which equip a human being in the endeavour to tackle the New Year with vigour, good health, selflessness and amidst communal harmony.
The Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon, now in its eighth year, has transformed Mumbai into one of the leading sporting destinations of the world and its citizens into a sporting populace. The huge response it elicits is evidence enough that that a sporting culture is slowly creeping into families that hitherto treated healthy living and fitness as alien concepts.
It has also brought to our doorstep some of the world's best athletes, besides some of the leading brands associated with the health and fitness industry and one would miss out on a huge opportunity if they did not take advantage of this unique synergy.
The event has also developed into the single largest platform to raise money for charity, having generated around Rs 43 crore over the past seven editions and I am proud to be contributing my bit to this noble endeavour through the eighth edition of this event on January 16, 2011.
Being a holistic and wellness Guru for the past 25 years, I understand the meaning of true wellness. True wellness lies in the good and well-being of all around us, be it from any part of the society. Hence, I am participating in the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon to raise awareness and funds for a project of self Employment Scheme for the Blind who come from the low income groups. This project is spearheaded by MN Banajee Industrial Home for the Blind and I appeal to all to come forward and extend their support. And on this platform, I would like to share my fitness ideology with all. To me, health and fitness are synonymous and encompasses a wide spectrum of aspects that include physical fitness, spiritual growth and mind science. Sound health is the pinnacle of wellness and a healthy and fit mind translates into a healthy body.
This becomes an inspiring force!
I have registered as a Dream Wizard for the M N Banajee Industrial Home for the Blind (MNB), which translates into me making a commitment to raise a minimum of Rs 5 lakh for their cause of raising funds for its Self Employment Project for the Blind. The basic object of the scheme is helping in the economic rehabilitation of illiterate and semi literate visually challenged persons coming from low income groups. The beneficiary is given financial assistance under the scheme to continue or expand any small trade or business which is gradually increased as his/her business stabilizes.
This project has successfully touched a large number of visually challenged persons since 2006 from Mumbai and various districts of Maharashtra.
Philanthropy with an angle of self employment brings deepest satisfaction to one's soul and can fulfill our very purpose in life. Sharing and caring with compassion can be soothing and healing.
I sincerely hope that everyone will join me and extend their support and do lots more for humanity!
Health trends that ruled
Health guru Mickey Mehta talks about the spiritual trends that gained in popularity this decade
Meditation
I believe this is the best form of holistic exercise you can practice. It is a personal, internal process with no external distractions. Through meditation, you can heal yourself physically and psychologically. It enhances your immune system, keeps blood pressure in control and soothes your nerves. Meditation is inspiring as well.
Pranic Healing
Pran here means energy, the life force that keeps you alive. Energy is present in this universe in abundance. The source of this energy is the divine. A pranic healer taps the free flowing energy in the universe and passes it on.
Reiki
This also works on the principle of transferring the energy. It involves the seven energy chakras of your body. Through Reiki, you can ease pain and energy blocks in the body.
Sweet 16 at 60!
Fitness and spiritual expert Mickey Mehta on what it takes to reverse the ageing process and embrace life all over again...
One never grows old, but when one stops growing, one becomes old. People take ageing as a very natural process. Old age simply means that you have lived long, and are experiencing a decrease in energy, poor blood circulation and breathing, diminishing immunity,muscular atrophy etc. These are the sole reasons why people at 60 end up looking like 90! But one can be a sweet 16 even at 60! It is not age that counts, but the way one lives and maintains the balance of generation and degeneration of cells through a healthy lifestyle. It is always important to have Quality of life and not Quantity... and if one follows a certain level of self-discipline,the later stages of life also will be led in total independence.
The process of growth involves the constant renewal of cells in our body. There are over a 100 trillion cells, which constantly renew and multiply creating a new series of cells every nanosecond that later become a part of our biological system, and our whole being. Constant growth and repair of the body takes place at its own pace in perfect rhythm. The body just knows how to heal itself from dis-ease! The capacity to heal spontaneously lies within each cell thus making our body the most unique biological machine ever. A constant renewal system occurs in the body causing it to undergo a balanced seamless change in a time period of a minimum of seven days to a maximum of one year, year after year!
Anything subjected to time, matter, space, light, motion, mass, causation and effect degenerates and disintegrates. We as mortals are vulnerable to adverse effects of psychological, physical, emotional, spiritual abuses and traumas. This brings about a state of orderliness breaking into a state of disorderliness called as the force of Entrophy. This force has to be countered with a well-balanced, multipronged approach towards life for feeling like a sweet 16 even at 60! This bliss could be achieved by following the below mentioned points:
Psyological:
Connecting with your inner self by dropping all old mental conditioning and regressive attitudes towards life; by ways of meditation, conscious breathing techniques, learning to relax in the midst of stress;and, finding mental solace by pursuing hobbies like art, painting,music, dancing, reading, etc.
Physical:
By giving your body the proper exer-tivity (exercise and activity) and also proper rest. This constantly creates a demand for growth and makes absorption of nutrition optimum after activity. Rest ensures maintenance,repair and healing. So, to maintain your youth and vigour, one must exercise everyday and also take adequate rest.
Physiological:
Eating wholesome and vibrant foods with exciting colours and soothing fragrances provides nourishment to the body by cleansing, regulating and fortifying it. A cosmic perspective which influences the physiology of the human body is the nourishment derived from sunshine, energy of ocean waves, fragrant flowers, and electromagnetic field of the universe.
Emotional:
The need to experience life in its fullest with love, by building relations with family, friends, colleagues, the environment, and most importantly by forgiving yourself and everyone around you. This sets you free and liberates you, giving you the power of infinity and keeping you high in energy.
Spiritual:
By shutting the world around you and connecting with your own being. Remember, your relationship with your being is the most powerful relationship ever. It requires a lot of love in yourself. Changing paces and phases of life weigh you down and throw you out of gear. Instead of getting consumed by life, lets begin to consume life!
Sweet 16 at 60 is all about an attitude, thought and responsible behaviour in place. Its not important what you are but its certainly very important how you are. Death has no right on life; its only the culmination of your inappropriate lifestyle! One can simply pass away in sleep but not die to a dis-ease.
..........Mickey Mehta, Fitness Instructor
**Mickey Mehta: There is no strict fitness schedule or regime that I follow
The fitness guru talks about how he stays fit and how nature plays an important part in his life
As told to Monarose Sheila Pereira
Posted On Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Fitness guru Mickey Mehta asks, how does a fitness instructor keep fit? Does he follow his own teachings or does he give it a skip? I believe one has to lead by example. Holistic health happens to be my business and is also my passion. Hence, I have interwoven the ideologies, philosophies and essence of Yoga, Vedas, Ayurveda, Zen, Tao etc and I use these applications to help heal and transform lives and lifestyles for the better. My prime objective is to liberate the human society from diseases, ailments and traumas and to fill their life with love, peace and harmony.
Body
Health is nothing but organic wellness. Sound health allows one to fine-tune with one's natural inner biorhythms and the outside environment, to enjoy a perfect balance of energies, which indirectly help to bring about good health and general wellbeing.
I incorporate in my lifestyle intelligent food habits; conscious breathing, productive physical activity, meditation, prayers, rest and relaxation which are the best healing techniques that will help one attain holistic health.
Regarding my fitness regime, there is no strict fitness schedule or regime that I follow. I incorporate a lot of stretching, yoga postures and meditation along with breathing exercises to stimulate my entire body. I do not follow the exercise regime of the aggressive kind of workouts. I have a back problem and I am trying to overcome it with gentle exercises.
When it comes to food habits, I prefer vegetarianism and I enjoy natural, wholesome and seasonal foods. I am a teetotaller and abstain totally from alcohol, smoking and processed foods; all three elements are known to be harmful and unhealthy.
I start my day with green tea, warm water with ginger juice and loads of fruits for breakfast. Lunch consists of jowar rotis or brown rice with lots of vegetables, salads and sprouts I have dry fruits in the evening with some more green tea.
I also enjoy fresh vegetable juices made from lauki, carrots and tomato. I eat an early dinner with just some sautéed veggies and soups. Sometimes I binge on some dark chocolates or some sweets but in controlled quantities.
Mind
I strongly believe that attitude is the key to manage disturbing issues and it goes a long way to help me lead a stress free life. I advocate that one must believe and must have tremendous conviction in what one does. Stress is a normal part of life. It occurs when people feel rightly or wrongly, that they are being overwhelmed by events or circumstances that exceed their personal resources. Stress is hazardous to our health. It has disintegrating and degenerative effects on our minds and bodies. One has to make a conscious effort to break this cycle. So what do I do to distress? When I feel the need to unwind or feel calm I meditate and pray. Very often I remain silent in retrospection. This gives me a chance to reflect and de-stress myself.
Spirit
Personal traits also play an important role in helping one distress and feel good. I believe love, caring, sharing and philanthropy are part of my personality. They have very soothing, healing powers and bring deepest satisfaction to our souls. Health without spirituality goes for a complete toss. I don't know how many of you are aware that we all should live with social responsibility and do our bit for people who need our help- in some way or the other by sharing all that we have - knowledge, wisdom, experience, wealth, joy, passion and be so ever forgiving!"
So in short, I believe fitness is about harnessing various techniques and philosophies to generate positive energy and good health in me and in others too. Fitness is A Perfect balance of energies.
I love nature, the sounds of the ocean and the chirping of the birds, the green grass, and the smell of flowers. My philosophy is simple. I wake up with the sun and I surround myself with cosmic energy to recharge my system. I enjoy the sunset too, as much as I enjoy the sunrise.
Fortunately, I train a family who stay 200 feet above sea level at Breach Candy and I get the opportunity to see the sunset from their house. This stunning phenomenon can make one forget his/her ego, which is the only barrier between you and nature. The best gifts to mankind are the sun, sea, sky and the earth. I absorb a lot of energy and nourishment from nature.
...........Mickey Mehta, Fitness Instructor, July 06, 2010
**Germs in your gym bag
Most of the time one catches infection due to the lack of personal hygiene. When you are going for a swim, it is important to be clean. The goggles have to be washed with running water before you use them in the pool. There is a lot of stagnant bacteria which needs to be cleaned. The earplugs too should be cleaned because they cause infection. But keep in mind that ear infection can be caused due to water clogging also. And remember to take a shower before a dip.
......Mickey Mehta, holistic health expert ,Mumbai Mirror, 29 March 2007
**AAMCHI MUMBAI'S PARTLY IN ITALY, PARTLY IN FRANCE
Their choice for the World Cup winning team may vary, but soccer buffs are all set to watch the World Cup final
Italy should win. The Italian players are more charged, aggressive, strategic and committed. I feel that their fitness levels are also higher. I hope to catch the game on Sunday night.
......Mickey Mehta, Fitness Instructor, AFTERNOON, 8 July 2006
** BYE BYE TREADMILL
Leading holistic health therapist Mickey Mehta has launched 360* Gym…without a single piece of equipment. This revolutionary concept guarantees to keep you motivated about your workouts and decreases the chances of injury. But what can one do without machines? Calisthenics, yoga, Pilates, military drills, swimming…the list is long. But the promise is the same: A healthier, fitter you!
At 360* Gym, 804/A Ghamat Lodge,
Dr Ambedkar Road,
Dadar, Mumbai – 14
Inquiries, (022) 55242388
.....ELLE, July 2006
**WORKOUT WITHOUT MACHINES...
Mickey Mehta a leading holistic health therapist and internationally acclaimed health and fitness icon of India, has inter-woven the ideologies, philosophies and the essence of the Vedas, Zen, Yoga, Tao, Tantra using the applications to help transform lives and lifestyles for the better. This has been done detailing gender specifications, constitution, occupation and lifestyle specific conditions which have helped understand the subjectivity and mysterious unknown and unique nuances of health. Mickey Mehta has launched his first 360* Gym with a revolutionary equipment-free concept in Dadar TT Equipment training can cause sprains, strains, spasms, muscle fatigue, joint injuries, strokes, cardiac arrest. It also leads to monotony and boredom leading to a high failure rate.
.....FEMINA BUYOLOGY, 21 June 2006
**ARE YOU A BURN-OUT IN THE MAKING?...
Experts say that actual physical illness could be the last stage of fatigue
So you think you aren't stressed out until you pass out? Think again. Active enthusiasts will know the nuances of a burn-out and how it affects one's life, but for the majority of us, stress is something that happens to someone who looks tired, doesn't laugh too much or collapses one day.
"Stress is either driven by anxiety, fear and phobia or by lust and desire," says fitness guru Mickey Mehta. He adds that physical manifestation is only the final mark of stress. "Stress is entirely conceptual, more psycho-somatic than physical. And it works both ways – if you are physically stressed out, then it will show in your mental state. And if you are mentally stressed out, then your body will be immuno-compromised," he adds
STRESS BUSTERS
- Get a massage
- Say a prayer to boost your spirits
- Indulge in a long good bath
- Eat nutritious food
- Try some exercise
- Mingle with positive people
(Mickey Mehta, fitness guru)
......After Hours Correspondent, DNA, 19 June 2006
**SWEATING AWAY THE YEARS...
Holistic Health Guru Mickey Mehta offers his stay-young tips:
- Begin with yoga or swimming (great cardio-vascular drills) and move on to calisthenics or equipment-free drills.
- Proper breathing is essential for the body's oxygenation. Pranayam's a great cardiovascular exercise.
- All breathing exercises work wonders for your face, easing marks of stress and age.
- A flexible and supple spine is the key to a youthful body. Practice suryanamaskar (for the whole body), bhujangasan, dhanurasan, halasan, halasan, naukasan (for the spine) and shirsasan (to flush out toxins and rush blood to the brain).
......MIRROR BUZZ, 10 June 2006
**WORKOUT YOUR MIND, BODY AND SOUL...
Mickey Mehta brings to Mumbai an ‘equipment-free gym' to exercise to acquire good health rather than physical fitness.
‘What's a gym without exercise equipment?' one would wonder. It is a place where one can workout the mind, body and soul with creativity, imagination and high recreational value.
Mickey Mehta, the world renowned fitness trainer, who trained many celebrities and prominent personalities, has introduced a whole new approach to fitness with his revolutionary equipment-free ‘360* Health Beyond Fitness Gym'. "Equipment creates monotony and it is injury prone. Gyms filled with equipment have no creativity, no imagination and no recreational value – the one which would achieve with yoga, zen, gymnastics and athletic exercises," Mickey explains.
"Its more about good health rather than physical fitness," says Mickey, "We are promoting a new physical culture and physical refinement." The gym combines the ideologies and essence of Vedas, zen, yoga, tao and tantra to transform lives for the better. The fitness regime will increase and improve strength, stamina, flexibility and immune system to heal the body."
.....AFTERNOON DESPATCH & COURIER, 5 May 2006
** MICKEY MEHTA OPENS NEW GYM AT DADAR
Health guru Mickey Mehta has opened a health centre at Dadar where more than 250 members have already enrolled. He is looking at expanding through franchising.
There will be new centres mushrooming all over the country of 1000-1500 sq ft with an investment of Rs 15-20 lakhs only targeting around 500 members per gym. The preferred location should be of high visibility and high density populated areas. Return of investment is expected within 12-24 months.
These will be equipment free centres. It is creative, imaginative and has recreational value as well. This increases strength, stamina, tone, flexibility, agility, ideal body-fat ratio, high immune system, defense mechanism, looking good / feeling good syndrome. It promotes wellness and well-being.
For more details, contact Mickey Mehta's 360* Gym,
804/A, Ghamat Lodge,
Dr Ambedkar Road,
Dadar TT,
Mumbai – 400 014
Tel: 5524 2388 / 89
Cell: 922 3405929
e-mail: mickey@mickeymehtahbf.com
.....MID DAY, 11 April 2006
**MISS IRON MAIDEN TANYA VAKIL...
"I feel fabulous especially because I've won two sub contests. But this particular one was fun, since it was all about strength training and stamina building. The girl who could do the most bench presses and leg presses won. I managed to do 20 kg of bench press and 90 kg of leg press. I guess what helped me win was my training with fitness instructor Mickey Mehta. It certainly helped me increase my stamina. I feel eating healthy is the most important aspect of staying healthy."
......BOMBAY TIMES, 21 March 2006
