Name: Ishwari Patil
Age: 24
Height: 1.63 m
Current city: Mumbai, India
Occupation: Yoga and Personal Trainer

Have you always lived a relatively fit lifestyle? How did you get into yoga and how long have you been doing it for?

I began my fitness journey around 5 years ago, before which I was a regular college going student who enjoyed eating junk food everyday with friends.

I struggled a lot initially to stay consistent as I had very little knowledge about fitness. I began my research, started reading and gathering knowledge from the top people in the fitness industry, started practicing yoga and body weight exercises and I never looked back since then.

Have you been living in Mumbai all your life?

Yes, I am born and brought up in Mumbai. As a school kid I always had an active lifestyle and enjoyed sport activities such as badminton, swimming, tennis, skating and aerobics since a young age. I also enjoyed playing cricket with my brother and his friends.

What other forms of training do you enjoy?

I love weight training and occasionally enjoy mix martial arts. MMA is one activity that I want to practice regularly.

Who has been your biggest influence/support in your life and how did they affect you?

My biggest influence is and has always been my friend Rohan. When I started weight training, he was a mentor to me, educated me in various areas of my life including fitness. He is always motivating and encouraging me to achieve my goals.

Have you had any significant setbacks? How did you deal with them and overcome them?

Setbacks, yes I have had my share of setbacks and bad days. On those days I take it easy and am soft with myself. I give myself time to recover because I know once I am back I will be in full force/unstoppable.

I also experience dull days with no motivation and I always remind myself of my vision and my goals. That allows me to push harder and gives me the strength to go through the day.

What are your future plans?

I want to help as many people as I can to achieve their fitness goals. My future plan is to compete in a fitness competition and build a community to help and inspire other people.

Take us through an average day of yours:

• I wake up at 5 am and have my black coffee.
• I take yoga classes from 6 to 8 am. Post which I go for a walk.
• I have classes in the afternoon as well and I hit the gym in evening post my personal training session.

Give us a brief description of your philosophy on your diet? Do you pay close attention to what you eat?

I believe in eating healthy and swapping the junk with a healthy alternative. I incorporate a lot of vegetables in my diet. I do have calories and macros set and I ensure that I complete my macros. I always have protein in every meal.

What are your top Nutrition tips for staying in shape and performing at your best?

1. Track your protein intake. Every meal must have protein.
2. Always stay hydrated. Drink 1 liter of water as soon as you wake up.
3. Ensure that you do at least 20-30 minutes of physical activity a day.
4. Sleep/rest plays an important role in recovery so ensure you get 6 to 7 hours of sleep everyday.
5. Don’t focus on losing weight, make fitness a lifestyle and everything else will follow.

Do you incorporate a lot of weight training in your workouts?

Yes, I do. Even if I am doing a home workout I use resistance bands, ankle weights and a 10lbs dumbbell.

What does a typical training routine look like for you? What does your weekly training schedule look like?

I do weight training 5 times a week post which I include 20 minutes of stretching.

I practice yoga 3 times a week and never miss my morning walk of 20-30 minutes.

What was or is your stretching routine and how long do you spend stretching each day?

I do a small 5 minute yoga flow as soon as I wake up to free up joints and it gives a kick start to my day. I also stretch 20 minutes post weight training.

As weight training tightens the muscle, I ensure that I always stretch.

What are your 3 favourite exercises?

1. Squats
2. Hip thrusts
3. Splits

What are your most important tips to becoming more flexible?

Be consistent with your practice. Props such as a yoga belt helps improve flexibility.

Which body part is your favourite to train?

My favourite body part to train is legs.

Do you do a lot of cardio with your training?

I go for a walk every day, a minimum of 20 to 30 minutes.

Would you say just including static stretching into your routine is enough to become flexible, or would you need to add more yoga flow type stretches and movements?

Both are important. Other than stretching, some important contributors are staying hydrated, getting enough sleep, pre and post weight training warm up and cool down and breathing during stretches.

How often should a person stretch and for how long (when wanting to get to the splits)? 

I would recommend practicing for 45-50 minutes 3 times a week.

However when you have to achieve a specific goal, such as splits, everyday stretching and following a plan is of utmost importance.

Tell us a bit about your experience doing your yoga training:

I am a self taught yogini. I’ve been practicing for more than 5 years and along the years I did complete a few certificate courses to enhance my knowledge.

What are your essentials that are always in your gym bag?

My shaker cup with bcaa+glutamine, water bottle, headphones, towel, training shoes and a lipbalm.

Do you have any fit fashion tips for the ladies or any specific gym fashion trends that you love?

Personally, I love wearing tights and tank top at the gym, and a sweatshirt while doing cardio.

Some advice for the ladies:

• Ensure that your tights aren’t see through. Invest in a branded pair of tights.
• Training shoes are important. Avoid wearing running shoes while weight training.

And for the guys?

Everyone is free to wear clothes of their choice. So guys who like to wear tights in the gym, ladies who like to wear a sports bra and shorts, go for it.

Favorite female icon(s):

Sonali Swami, Bani

Favorite Quote:

“The strongest factor for success is self-esteem. Believing you can do it, believing you deserve it and believing you’ll get it.”

Do you have a philosophy that you live by?

Perspective is everything. The way you perceive things and respond to situations will determine your happiness in life.

What is the most common question you get asked?

The most common question I get asked is how to reduce fat from tummy/hips/arms.

Unfortunately, you can’t ONLY lose fat from you tummy/problem area. Where you lose fat from is partly genetic. Focus on dropping body fat percentage by maintaining a clean diet and incorporate some exercises to target your problem area.

Be consistent for at least 3 months and you should start seeing results.

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Advice for someone wanting to get started to get fit and healthy and flexible?

My advice would be to focus on living a fit lifestyle rather than focusing on weight loss. Start by making small changes such as limiting your junk food, eating nutritious meals. And progress towards a healthy lifestyle, fat loss and everything else will follow.

Stretching and Flexing – Here's my warm up routine for all those intense Asans I've been doing up lately. Let me know which one you would like more videos on! ? By @ace_rege #YogaLife #yogaeverydamnday #yogaforlife #yoga#yogagram #flexible #stretching #instayoga #yogini #fitindianwomen #fitnessblogger #fitnessmodel #HealthyLiving #yogaeverywhere #YogaVariations #yogagram #yogaflow #yogainspiration #instayoga #fitindianwomen #fitnessblogger #worldstar #hypstar #musically #vines #9gag #funnyvines #vine #youtube

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Where can people get hold of you?

• For any enquiries email getfitwithishwari[at]gmail[dot]com
• Instagram: _ishwari_
• Facebook: Ishwari Patil

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• Ajaypatilphotography
• Ace_rege

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Name: Ishwari Patil
Age: 24 
Height: 163 cm
Current city: Mumbai, India
Occupation: Yoga and Personal trainer

Operation booty. Chasing those gains? Wearing @wulframathletics ? . . . . #wulfram #athlete #fitnessmodel #squats #bootyworkout #bootygains #glutesworkout #fitnessmotivation #fitstagram #fitlife #instafollow #likeforlike #tagsforlike #gains #workout #gymjunkie #gymapparel #instagym #healthyeating #indianmodel #picoftheday #squatsporation #leangains #strongwomen #girlswholift #muscles

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Today's workout: Shoulder boulder ?? Wearing @wulframathletics ?. ? credits: @ashishthayyil . . . . #wulframathletics #wulframathlete #gymapparel #sportsfashion #gymjunkie #fitnessblogger #fitnessmodel #shoulderworkout #workout #womenwholift #fitindianwomen #fitchick #fitnessaddict #fitfam #fitstagram #fitlife #gains #instagood #igfitness #instagood #instalike

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Single leg glute bridges to develop each side equally ?? Wearing @wulframathletics ? . . . #bootyworkout #bootygains #glutesworkout #gains #womenwholift #strongwomen #gymjunkie #fitnessblogger #journey #fitindianwomen #fitnessmodel #fitnessmotivation #fitstagram #sweatsesh #workhard #nevergiveup #instagym #instagood #instalike

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Working on those glute gains! Grow ? grow . . . #bootyworkout #bootygains #glutesworkout #fitnessmotivation #fitstagram #fitnessmodel #fitnessjourney #fitindianwomen #strongissexy #strongnotskinny #gymjunkie #instagood #instagood

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Trying out different variations of hip abduction. This might look weird but it will definitely ? your glutes. . . . #bootyworkout #buildabooty #glutesworkout #fitnessmodel #fitnessaddict #workoutideas #gymgirl #girlswholift #girlgains #instagood #instadaily #tagsforlikes #likeforlike #followforfollow

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Trying a different variation of push-ups. Always keep challenging yourself. My form is not 100% correct here but working on it persistently. With practice I shall master these too? Consistency is the key ??

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Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later. Just do the best you can, and no one can do more than that. Happy Friday guys! ? Workout gear: @wulframathletics Use my code "ISHWARI10" for a 10% discount. #workoutvideo #chestday #motivation #wulframathletics

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So I did this home workout today because I was in a time crunch and I was going to train legs/glutes. Instead of skipping the gym I did a resistance bands workout. It doesn't matter where you are or what you do, the most important thing is to get moving. Grab a few resistance bands and give this workout a try: squats. leg extentions. side kicks kick backs glute bridges Repeat circuit 3 times. #homeworkout #workoutvideo #circuittraining

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I got your back! Girls, want to build a hourglass figure? The answer is to focus on building a bigger and wider back which gives the appearance of a smaller waistline. Sexy shoulders + wider back = tiny waist? Wearing: @wulframathletics (as always, of course) ?

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Partner workouts are fun! Tag a friend you want to try this with. Workout gear: @wulframathletics #partnerworkout #workoutwithbestie #workoutvideo

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Keeping workouts fun! Never a dull moment working out with @prashastipant ?? Workout gear: @wulframathletics #workoutvideo #bestfriend #workoutwithbestie #partnerworkout

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#STRENGTH #GOALS #2017 to master push-ups ?

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"Lifting weights will make you bulky and manly" "girls don't need to train chest" "girls should only do cardio" These are few of the numerous suggestions I have heard from people. Honestly I don't care about people's shitty suggestions. There is no place for people in my life who try to bring me down. Proudly I say, I love to #Lift #LikeAGirl ? Did this as a part of Whispers #LikeAGirl&ProudChallenge @lea_menezes thank you for this challenge and apologies for the very late post ? Ladies, show your support for this amazing campaign by doing what you love PROUDLY like a girl and tag your girlies too! I further nominate these amazing girlies to take up this challenge. @krishna3399 @neha6748 @shonarajput16

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Nothing beats a quick core & ab workout that can be easily done anywhere, right? I did this while I was traveling last month and didn’t have much time to workout. But it got me so sore. Try it for yourself! Workout: Pike Single leg raise with crunch V – hold (Naukasana) Mountain Climbers Plank hold Plank twists Do 15 reps each exercise. This may seem easy but when you repeat the circuit more than once, it gets difficult to keep going. But don't give up, complete 3-4 rounds and burn your core. . . . . #workout #video #core #coreworkout #abs #absworkout #workoutvideo #homeworkout #burnout #corepoweryoga #yoga #asanas #plank #workoutideas #fitnessblogger #fitnessmodel #inspiration #motivation #fitlife #healthyliving

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Anjali Mehta explores the psychological benefits of yoga through her own personal experience as a teenage yoga instructor. She shows the impact yoga can have on calming one’s mental state through the simplest of actions: breathing.

Anjali Mehta is a junior at Singapore American School as well as a yoga instructor and yoga therapist. When Anjali started yoga, she was 10 years old. Amidst the extreme expectations for her future, yoga brought her comfort and relaxation; after training to teach at Vyasa Yoga, she started teaching at only 14 years old. She has taught at many places, including the Indian High Commission, Nola Yoga, as a PE teacher for the elementary school at SAS, and even as a trainer for future yoga instructor.

Her passion for yoga is boundless, and she plans to continue her involvement for years to come. Other than yoga, Anjali shares a deep passion for clinical psychology which she would like to pursue in the future. She is also a major foodie, writing, reading and is a guitar and badminton player.

17 times around the sun today In 17 years here's one thing I've learned – you can't plan your life. When I was in 8th grade I created a life plan for myself. I planned my whole life out from 2015 all the way till 2030 – which university to go to, what to major in, what to learn in university, where to work, live, etc. I was (and still am) slightly crazy. But as a planner, I wouldn’t say I enjoyed changes. I wanted to stick to the plan and not do anything else. The really interesting thing about becoming a yoga instructor was that it was never planned. I deleted my plan in 9th grade because I realised that everything happens as it's meant to and when it's meant to. Things happened – just like that. I started to embrace life and love life. Live life as it is right now – not in the future and definitely not by a plan you made in 8th grade. Keep spreading happiness and thank you for all your love and support!! ?

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Happy because it's summer break and I'm in Germany!!!

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SO excited for my Ted x talk at SAS!! If you are a student at SAS, please come watch!! ??

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Name: Jinni Shaikh
Age: 21
Height: 5’4
Current weight: 49 Kgs
Current city: Mumbai, India
Occupation: Fitness Model And Sponspored By Btn

Tell us a bit about your life growing up:

My childhood days were in Bandra and I did my schooling from ST. ALOYSIUS. I was average in my academics but I was always in to sports like football and badminton. I really wanted to pursue a modelling career.

Where does your motivation for it come from?

You can achieve anything in this world if you have the willingness backed by confidence & I strongly believe that a well-toned body is the first key to confidence.

Who has been your biggest influence/support in your life?

My mother all the way.

What are some of your tips for people just getting into the fitness industry?

Hard work, dedication and most importantly perseverance. There is no elevator for success. Therefore a focused mind on your goals will definitely go places. One should make a transition into the fitness profession with a game plan.

Did/do you ever have to deal with negativity from other women or men regarding the ‘fitness’ sport and your involvement in it? How do you deal with that?

Very rarely has this happened. Thankfully the fitness industry today is more exposed to knowledgeable content. We athletes are aware about the hard work one does to execute what we do and hence have a mutual respect for all.

But to be honest, the sport is misunderstood by many. Especially the ones who aren’t part of this industry. But with the right kind of Fitness Education and understanding of where the differences lie, can help clear lot of mis-understandings & myths.

Is it difficult balancing work life with your training and healthy meals? How do you manage?

It’s manageable if one has to. I am a meticulous planner of my day (although this transformation only happened when I made fitness more my lifestyle). By having my day planned, I know exactly what meals to eat when and what else I have to do throughout the day.

What are your future plans?

The immediate one is the upcoming Amateur Olympia.

In the long run, I want to enrich myself with more scientific knowledge about fitness and body transformations that can be done in the right and healthy way. Further imparting this to my fellow and upcoming athletes who are inclined to dedicate themselves to a fitter lifestyle.

Give us a brief description of your philosophy on your diet:

The best diet for you is the one you enjoy, that is sustainable and achieves your specific goals.

My diet is:

• Meal 1: 7:00 a.m | 3 egg whites, 1 egg.
• Meal 2: 9:30 a.m | Whey protein shake made with water (25g protein, 5g carbs, and 1g fat).
• Meal 3: 12:00 p.m | 6 ounces grilled chicken and salad.
• Meal 4: 3:00 p.m | Yogurt and 1 cup Oatmeal.
• Meal 5: 5:00 p.m | Protein shake.
• Meal 6: 7:30 p.m | 6 ounces chicken / 1 cup veggies/ 1/4 cup brown rice or 3 ounces sweet potatoes.
• Meal 7: 10:00 pm | Casein Protein shake made with water.

What are your top tips for losing fat?

STOP eating junk food. Eat clean and eat whole foods.

• Implement compound structural exercises in your weight training workout.
• Cardiovascular training is also essential.
• If you’re not the gym type, then involve yourself in any sport.

What supplements do you use and think are necessary for a beginner?

A basic Whey Protein Supplement is advisable for beginners. It can be taken pre & post work out.

Give us a brief description of your philosophy on your training/training schedule and on average how long do you workout for?

The week is a mix of Cardio, Weight Training, HIIT & Kick Boxing. For weight training, I mainly include structural exercises in my training which helps me develop my core muscles.

My training lasts for an hour, which includes mobility drills at the beginning, preparation sets, weight training & then I sum it up with (very important) stretching.

What are your essentials that are always in your gym bag?

• Shaker bottle.
• BCAA supplement.
• Running and weight training shoes.
• Lifting straps.
• Towel and a deodorant.

Do you have any fit fashion tips for the ladies?

Wear what you feel comfortable in and wear it with ATTITUDE.

What are your 3 favourite exercises?

1: Flat Dumbell Press (Chest):

This is a PUSH movement, principally targets your pectoral muscles. From a daily activity point of view, it helps train you to push an object against or above you.

2: Barbell Deadlift (Back):

This a compound movement and targets your back muscles. The FAT burning percentage is higher in this exercise, as all your core muscles are involved. This exercise helps you prepare to lift a heavy object from the ground which we do end up doing in our day to day activities.

3: Squats (Legs):

This again is a compound movement and targets your leg muscles. In this exercise your core muscles are involved, therefore the FAT burning percentage is higher. It’s essential to have strong legs for an overall aesthetic and full look to your physique.

Do you do much cardio with your training?

Cardio is done twice a week. It’s includes treadmill running, cross training and plyometrics.

Why do you think many females prefer to do cardio and not venture into the weights section? Can weights help the ladies lose fat or will it making them get huge muscles?

That’s due to sheer lack of proper guidance. We see many gyms promoting weight loss in their promotional activities, whereas what we need is to lose fat.

Weight training actually helps to lose fat quicker than cardio exercises, as the muscles are broken to the microscopic level. The body keeps burning fat for the next +- 30 minutes after your cardio session, whereas it burns fat for the next 48 hours after weight training.

Women cannot build huge muscles due to the hormone estrogen which is present in them. This makes women store fat more in the subcutaneous areas (fat just under the skin and in the arms and legs), versus the deep belly fat in the middle of the body.

Therefore my suggestion to all women, is to include weight training in their schedule.

What other forms of exercise do you enjoy and incorporate?

• Endurance Exercises: Brisk walking or jogging. Building your endurance makes it easier to carry out many of your daily activities.
• Balance exercises: like Standing on one foot and heel-to-toe walk.
• Flexibility exercises: shoulder and upper arm stretching, calf stretch and Yoga.

Favorite male fitness models or bodybuilders?

Siddhant Jaiswal, Mazher Shamlaani, Manoj Patil and My Coach Nilesh Gaikwad.

Favorite female fitness icon(s):

Natalie Eva Marie (One & Only).

Favorite quote:

• “If your dreams don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough.”
• “Progress is progress, no matter how small.”

“I’m not strong for a girl. I’m just strong!”

What is the most common question you get asked?

Why and how you do this? My answer is, “It’s the best gift you can give yourself.”

What is your advice to young girls who want to start working out and build a body like yours?

Dedicate yourself to the fullest and experience the best lifestyle you could ever have dreamt of.

What competitions have you competed in?

• Mumbai Regionals Fit Factor Finalist 2017 | TOP 4 

Where can people get hold of you?

• Instagram: jinni_shaikh

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