I have been wanting to go the gym since I turned 13, however was stopped from doing so by my mom who was convinced that lifting weights would stunt my height and prevent my development. It took a lot of research and talking to people from different backgrounds like my paedriatian, my orthopaedic surgeon, my fitness coach etc to be able to finally convince my mom to allow me to follow a fitness regime and to weight train.
The entire process of researching and convincing my family took a lot of time and effort as I didn't find all my answers in one place. Every query had me spending hours on the Internet and reaching out to people, who were not necessarily free when I reached out to them.
It was this time consuming activity that prompted me to start this blog and to put the research that I did and my conversations with people in one place.
I am sure with the articles in this blog, you will surely get the insight to proceed confidently with your physical fitness and to convince your parents and guardian that you are training responsibly.
Dr Deepak Gandhi (Specialist paediatrician at Unicare Mediacl Center, Ex- Saudi German Hospital and Medeor Hospital, Dubai):
Dr. Deepak Gandhi is MBBS, MD(paediatrics), DPAA( Diploma in Pediatric Allergy & Asthma) , FAAP( Fellowship in Allergy & Asthma Procedures), Diploma level 3 ( Fitness and Health Training)
He has experience of more than 18 years in the field of Pediatrics and he has been trained extensively in handling pediatric and neonatal emergencies. He has special interest in pediatric asthma & Allergy treatment along with growth & development aspect as well. He is passionate about the overall optimal development of the new generation with holistic wholesome approach.
Dr Rajesh Garg, Mch, MS orthopaedics (Specialist orthopaedic Surgeon At HMS Hospital, Dubai)
Internationally trained (U.K., India, Germany, Austria, Hong Kong, Japan) and with 20 years of orthopaedic experience and special expertise in treating sports injuries either conservatively or surgically. He has specialization in children bone and joint health (paediatric orthopaedic fellowship) from Chiba Hospital, Japan. He is a strong proponent and has been practicing advanced techniques for cartilage regeneration by biologics, PRP (platelet-rich plasma therapy), and stem cell therapy for cartilage injuries which may happen during gyming and other fitness techniques and sports injuries etc.
Qualifications: Diploma in Personal Training / L4 Specialist Personal Trainer for Diabetes and Obesity.
Specialization: Weight loss / Teens fitness/ Special population training
Bijal, is a Personal Trainer, since year 2000 and has trained lots of Bollywood Actors / Managed Corporates Gyms and worked as Senior Fitness Manager and Platinum PT for Fitness First, Dubai, UAE, for 13 years.
She is Level 4 UK accredited Certified Personal Trainer and has been certified by more than 35 Fitness courses, including Ayurveda Nutrition Certified. She specializes in Weight Loss/Nutrition planning / Toning / Pre-Post pregnancy/ Flexibility / Power Yoga/ HITT /Tabatha Training much more.
She also has expertise and have vast experience in teens fitness. She can enhance their physical abilities, improve performance, and foster overall well-being. This training goes beyond generic exercise regimens, offering customized workouts and guidance tailored to the specific needs of young individuals engaged in sports and how it can positively impact their sports careers and personal development
Ms. Hooriya is a licensed Clinical Dietitian, she brings over four years of invaluable experience in providing specialized nutritional care within the dynamic environment of a multispecialty hospital.
Throughout her career, Ms. Hooriya has diligently catered to the dietary requirements of a diverse patient population, from individuals managing chronic conditions to those seeking to optimize their overall health.
Ms. Hooriya firmly believes in the power of evidence-based practice, consistently staying abreast of the latest research and clinical guidelines to offer the most up-to-date and effective nutritional interventions.
By combining her academic foundation, clinical experience, and unwavering dedication, Ms. Hooriya is committed to making a meaningful impact on individuals’ health journeys.
Ms. Srividya Iyer has over 20 years of experience in the field of Physiotherapy, both in UAE and in India. She graduated as a Physiotherapist from the University of Mumbai, India and thereafter completed her post-graduate degree from the same university in 2003. Her career profile includes clinical physiotherapy, educator, research and program development,and health care administration. Ms. Iyer is a member of the Indian Associations of Physiotherapists and Licensed physiotherapist in NYSED, and Dept of health UAE, Her field of interest includes Sports Physiotherapy, Manual Therapy, Pain Management, and Exercise Prescription for Special Needs, Fitness Training, and Women’’s Health.
