Women Fitness India November 2023

“If you want to do something, what does it matter where you are ranked? Nor does being a woman make a difference.”– Kalpana Chawla – The First Woman Of Indian Origin In Space As the vibrant autumn leaves fall and we prepare to embrace the upcoming festive season, I'm thrilled to welcome you to the October/November issue of Women Fitness Magazine. This edition is dedicated to celebrating the essence of wellness and self-care, focusing on the health and happiness of Indian women from all walks of life. We are honored to feature two remarkable women in this issue who exemplify strength, resilience, and grace. First, we have the pleasure of introducing Fiona Allison, a model, influencer and craze amongst her followers. Fiona’s story is a beacon of hope and inspiration,…

Elnaaz Norouzi is an Iranian born actress Ewho lives in India and stars as one of the leads in India’s first and massively popular Netflix series, SACRED GAMES, which was nominated for an International Emmy Award. Not understanding a single word of Hindi, the Iranian-German fangirl, consumed his idiom of love through the subtitles of his films… living continents away. And one day, she landed in India’s glamour capitol to breathe her dream and play out her destiny. She shot to fame as Zoya Mirza in Saif Ali Khan’s neo-noir thriller series Sacred Games. Films like Hello Charlie and Jug Jug Jeeyo, web series Abhay and Chutzpah, international projects Tehran S2 and Kandahar opposite Hollywood biggie Gerard Butler… Elnaaz is proof that talent cannot be constrained by boundaries or bias.…

Mobility is the ability to move freely. Our bodies feel sore and tight the day after a challenging workout. It’s common for exercisers to experience one or more of the following after a tough workout session: delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), muscle damage (small microscopic tears that can occur when a muscle is stressed beyond what it’s used to), inflammation, and a feeling of physical fatigue. When you’re super sore after a workout, it is tempting to lie down and binge-watch your favorite show to avoid any unnecessary muscle contractions. However, research suggests that doing absolutely nothing might not be the best recovery technique. Hence the need for active recovery workouts, like a 15-minute mobility workout. Mobility drills get you moving just enough to circulate fresh blood throughout your body…

Irrespective of scientific advances in developing countries, families have more faith in what religion and folklore say rather than medical explanations to explain birth defects. We’ve outlined ten misconceptions surrounding birth defects and highlighted some important truths every mom should know. Myths Surrounding Birth Defects #1 Birth defects are rare – My child isn’t likely to have one. Many parents don’t realize how common birth defects are. In India, more than 1.7 million children are born with birth defects every year. The term ‘birth defect’ encompasses a diversity of health conditions including physical malformations such as cleft lip or palate, chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome, and functional defects including sensory deficits such as congenital deafness. #2 Genetics is The Only Cause Of Birth Defects. While genetics certainly can be the cause…

The presence of a female relative during labor is a low-cost intervention that has proved to be beneficial to women in labor. Birth companions provide emotional support (continuous reassurance), information about labor progress advice regarding coping techniques, comfort measures (comforting touch, massages, promoting adequate fluid intake and output), and advocacy (helping the woman articulate her wishes to the other). In a move to reduce Maternal Mortality Ratio and Infant Mortality Rate, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has taken a significant decision to allow birth companions during delivery in public health facilities.…

The Mrs. India 2023 pageant (by Mrs. India Inc) opened its doors to its first-ever pregnant contestant, Chloe Qureshi. Chloe went on to create history with the pageant with her impeccable sense of maternity style. She won the People’s Choice Mrs. India 2023 award. Born and brought up in Borivili, Chloe worked at Balaji Telefilms for 21 years and eventually left after serving as chief content officer. She has since then practiced Pranic Healing and Arhatic Yoga. Her impeccable sense of maternity style showcases a powerful message of inclusivity and self-expression. Chloe’s confidence and fashion choices serve as a reminder that true beauty knows no boundaries. The Women Fitness team catches up with Chloe Qureshi, the winner of the People’s Choice Mrs. India 2023 award, wife, and mother of one…