Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Being the first BASI certified Pilates instructor in India and established the first Pilates studio, how would you explain Pilates as an exercise form that can help to transform a body?
Mrs. Yasmin Karachiwala:
Pilates is amazing as it can be done anywhere even on a mat at home. It strengthens the core and body from the inside out. It helps in balanced muscle development and prevents injuries. It really stretches and strengthens the body and is a whole body workout.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Share 5 most popular fitness myths that need to be busted. Your input on them.
Mrs. Yasmin Karachiwala:
1.Women get bulky with weight training is a complete myth. Women don’t have enough testosterone to build muscle like men.
2. If you workout you can eat what you like. This is not true 70% is diet and 30% gym, you need to watch what you eat even if you workout
3. Doing only a certain body part is good for spot reduction. There is no such thing as spot reduction to loose fat you need to workout all body parts and do cardio.
4. Vegetarians don’t get enough protein. You can manage your protein intake with all the above protein sources that I mentioned.
5. The more you workout the more you will burn fat. Your body needs to rest as well to burn fat so a good nights sleep and rest is also important.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Your recently said in an interview, “Celebrities don’t just want to be skinny but be fit, strong and live a healthy life.” How would you describe that? Also, do you think the scenario of fitness in our country is changing for good?
Mrs. Yasmin Karachiwala:
Everyone is more aware of their health and fitness. It is not about being skinny but leading a healthy life working out and eating right which makes you look and feel good.
