Neeraj Mehta
Neeraj Mehta (born 19 October 1972) is a fitness therapist and nutritionist, having worked within the industry for more than three decades.[1] His career in fitness began at 9 years of age, when he began training in the martial arts, subsequently winning his first national gold medal at 12.[2] He eventually mastered fourteen different fitness disciplines, including karate, taekwondo, kickboxing, Tai chi, Iron Yoga, pilates, High Intensity workout, and Cross-training.[3]
Fitness career[edit]
With a PhD in Human Bio mechanics and Alternative Medicine, Neeraj Mehta,[4] in the course of his career, he developed a technique named as BMXStrength [5] (Biomechanics Exercise Technology).[6] This technique emphasises exercising according to individual biomechanics, so as to produce results in less time with little strain on the joints. As the targeted muscle groups are used, supporting muscles are less taxed.[7][8] While emphasising safety, he has marketed the technique to people who find difficulty followed by frequent injuries, sports persons and older adults.[9][10] [11] [12]
His Idea of fitness revolves around following correct biomechanics, right postures and movements and flexibility. "For most people, fitness is all about lifting weights and using supplements. But fitness is all about being flexible and fit: being suitable to fulfill a particular role or task. A person with more muscle should be more flexible than one who is having less muscle mass. The human body muscle can stretch up to 30% of their length, but the connective tissues that can stretch up to just 4-5%. While lifting weights, and doing repetitions, one usually applies a lot of pressure on the connective tissues and the joints, leading to stiffness or strains causing injury. Exercise should keep in mind proper alignment of muscles and joints, and the availability of oxygen for the right effect, like four wheels of a car that need to be aligned well for a smooth, accident-free run", He said in a conversation with Mid Day during one of his regular workshops.[13]
Promoting the idea of senior fitness, he collaborated with HelpAge India and conducted a fitness workshop for seniors named as "fit@fifty".[14] He recommends strength training for seniors, explaining the same to The Hindu he said "it is internationally proven that a person who is becoming older is most lacking in his or her muscle strength because they are losing their hormones and body balance. So, if they train themselves in strength training, they can strengthen their upper and lower body parts and also increases their metabolic process."[14]
Later, he became notable as the primary proponent of Iron Yoga in India, a technique designed primarily to improve flexibility and maintain muscle strength.[15][16][17]
As an Athlete[edit]
In the field of sports, he has participated in the different type of sports, like taekwondo, karate, Judo, Athletics. Powerlifting etc.
He represented India in IJK World Judo Championship held in Miami (USA) Dated: 18th - 21st, November 2016.[18]
Got overall winner in the MASTER category (master best lifter), in Delhi State Powerlifting Championship, organized by India Powerlifting Federation. (21 May 2017).[19]
Delhi State Masters Championship organized by Veterans Athletic Association [20]
Columnist and Exercise Videos[edit]
He is a regular writer, columnist and exercise videos provider for TOI and lot of newspapers and magazines, News Wire Agencies such as The Hindu,[21] IANS,[22] Deccan Herald.[23]
4 celebrity trainers reveal the biggest lies in the fitness industry [24]
Exercising after 40 [25]
Video: 9-minute quick weight loss workout [26]
This 4-minute workout will burn more fat than a 60-minute one [27]
Tata Sky Active Fitness[edit]
He is associated with Tata Sky's new interactive venture and India's first fitness channel "Tata Sky Active Fitness" in collaboration with Brilliant Living TV.[28] He host a show "Body Engineering with Neeraj Mehta", which is based on Bio mechanic way of working out.[29][30]
References[edit]
- ↑ Chandrasekharan, Gitanjali (11 Feb 2015). "Are you really fit or obsessed?". The Times Of India. The Times Of India. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ↑ Singh, Ayesha (23 June 2013). "Tailor-made for your body". The New Indian Express. The New Indian Express. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ↑ Sharma, Kalpana. "The mystique of Iron Yoga". askmen.com/. Times Internet Ltd. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ↑ http://www.indiatimes.com/author/neeraj-mehta/
- ↑ {{|http://neerajmehtabmx.com/bmx.html}}
- ↑ Sardeshpande, Dhananjay. "An alternative form of exercise". Body Life. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ↑ Kaur, Usmeet. "Fit as a fiddle". HT Media. Hindustan Times. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
- ↑ Sardeshpande, Dhananjay. "An alternative form of exercise". Body Life. Body Life.
- ↑ Hassan M, Kamal (31 March 2015). "Here's how Sean Penn got his lean and muscled look for 'The Gunman". Mid-Day Infomedia Ltd. Mid-Day. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ↑ "BODY ENGINEERING AND LIFESTYLE WORKSHOP BY NEERAJ MEHTA, CELEBRITY FITNESS THERAPIS". wellness-gospel. 20 February 2015. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
- ↑ Agency, TheHindu (17 November 2015). "A workout that's tailor-made". The-Hindu FITNESS MANTRA MAGAZINE. The-Hindu. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
- ↑ Sharme, Kalpana (22 April 2015). "Survival Of The Fittest". ASKMEN INDIA IS OPERATED BY FORK MEDIA LTD. ASKMEN-INDIA. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
- ↑ Kamal M, Hasan. "Fitness trainer Neeraj Mehta on the importance of biomechanics". Mid Day infomedia Ltd. Mid Day infomedia Ltd. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Jain, Shreya (9 August 2015). "Don't give up!". www.thehindu.com. The Hindu. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- ↑ Sharma, Kalpana (13 Feb 2015). "Things you want to know about Iron Yoga". Times Of India. Times Of India. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ↑ Shah, Sonali (10 Feb 2015). "Flexible Fitness: Transform Your Body with Iron Yoga". Idiva. Idiva.
- ↑ Gupta, Sanjana. "Iron Yoga: Yoga with Weights!". www.healthmeup.com. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ↑ {{|url=https://www.ijf.org/news/show/ijf-world-veteran-championships-2016-results}}
- ↑ https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/photo/109940982393960239463/6452601909325000482?icm=false&authkey=CPXkpp3L1o2DdQ
- ↑ https://plus.google.com/+neerajmehtagffi/posts/H7AjavUxbP7
- ↑ Mantra, Fitness. "Targeted Workouts". The Hindu. The Hindu. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
- ↑ News Wire Agency, IANS. "Top foods to hydrate body in summer". Times Of India. IANS. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
- ↑ Herald, Deccan. "Energy Matters". Deccan Herald. Deccan Herald. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
- ↑ Sood, Pragya (21 November 2017). "4 celebrity trainers reveal the biggest lies in the fitness industry". TNN. The Times Of India. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- ↑ Sood, Pragya (26 May 2017). "Exercising after 40". TNN. The Times Of India. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
- ↑ Sood, Pragya (7 Sep 2017). "Video: 9-minute quick weight loss workout". TNN. The Times Of India. Retrieved 7 Sep 2017.
- ↑ Sood, Pragya (24 March 2017). "Video: 9-minute quick weight loss workout". TNN. The Times Of India. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
- ↑ Infoline, Media (5 October 2015). "Tata Sky launches 'Active Fitness'- India's 1stfitness based interactive service -". www.mediainfoline.com. mediainfoline. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- ↑ Sky, Tata. "Meet our expert". www.tatasky.com. Tata Sky. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- ↑ Sky, Tata (14 October 2015). "Tata Sky launches 'Active Fitness' - India's first fitness based interactive service". www.tata.com. www.tata.com. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
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