Interview

With
MEERA NAIR
TAKEN BY
PITANJAL
DATTA

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Interview With
Meera Nair

Whats your definition

a FIT Human Being?
s) That is a very good
estion.I believe a human
ng cannot be fit just with
ercise or by pumping iron
a gym.A person who is
ysically,emotionally,spirilly and mindfully fit with
right attitude is a " Fit
man being ".

Fitness & Fashion!

s) Fitness has evolved
er the years and so has
fitness apparels.In the
st going to a fitness cenwas 'Fashionable' but
shionable clothes' were
really something fitness
husiast gave much priorto. The focus was more
comfort rather than fash.When aerobics hit the
ess industry everything
anged.

OUR FITNESSINSPIRATION-MEERA NAIR

MEERA NAIR known

for attracting a wide
range of AGE GROUPS
to her FITNESS & WELNESS Sessions!

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Perfect Example of how

THUSIASTIC Meeras
ssions are for everyone!

The 80's was the era of leotards , leg warmers and hair bands. Make up was not a common thing however some women used
lipstick and eye liner, , if you compare the
80's & 90's to these days, there has been a
big transformation. We not only get to wear
comfortable & fashionable sports clothes but
also accessories. Isn't that wonderful? Being
fashionable has become a fitness status for
many. We want to look fit, have fun and feel
great. When you feel good, your self esteem
is higher too and that could be the motivation
for many. So yes, I would say fashion and fitness are a great combination.

The smell of sage

can reduce sadness and anxiety.
Expressing gratitude boosts happiness and
decreases depression
Drinking green tea
improves your
working memory,

As long as you feel comfortable in your skin dont worry about what others think.
Wear it With that confidence. As a Fitness Trainer I have met many wonderful women
who have transitioned in the way they wear their fitness attire. I must say, they look
very confident.
---MEERA NAIR

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hanges you would like to

I would definitely love to see

women between ages 40-60
above getting into strength
ng than just a cardio workcombination of cardio,
gth & flexibility is a right apch.I would love to see a shift
ndset when it comes to
en and exercise.This could be
o traditions and culture in dift countries.Instructors can
a big part in the wellness of
articular age group by creatore awareness.There is
for anyone and everyone to
ipate in a fitness program
MEERA NAIR with an instructor certified by her!
s suitable for each individual.
4) Best form of Workout?
Ans) We human beings are not alike. Our bodies, our
muscle fibers ,our interest are all so different. So if you
ask me what is the best form of exercise , I would say "
it depends on the individual" . For a person who is very
stressed you would want to give some mind calming exercise which could be yoga or pilates or even and outdoor walk int he nature. For my 80 year old mother who
has week knees , probably 10 minutes walk with the
help of a walker 3 times in a day and some exercises
for joint mobility and stretching could be one option. For
a fit and athletic individual it could be sports conditioning that works wonders.The best form of workout is one
that suits a particular person that gives that person the
best results. Most of all they must enjoy it
thoroughly.Having said that, being able to maintain that
overall fulfilling lifestyle by having a little bit of everything with proper balance , is what really matters after
as ZUMBA Moves! all. Here consistency plays a big role be it time for fitness, time with family and friends, time for work and
play which is a more holistic approach to life as a whole

As I mentioned it's just not the exercise we're

talking about here.A fulfilling life style can only be
fulfilling when you have a little bit of everything,
that is, exercise, eating the right kind of food, having enough sleep.Changing a negative situation as
much as possible as a positive learning experience and having acceptance.Be positive all the
time, be very practical. Be active, eat, hydrate and
sleep well and most importantly be connected to
your loved ones!

MEERA NAIR
5) Tip for youngsters!
Ans) Create a healthy lifestyle
that you can continue till your
last breath. Don't look at fitness
as a short term goal , example to look good on your wedding or
to have the muscular body in a
short span of time just because
some of your friends are in to
body building. There are no
short cuts.Its a very long road
and there will be road blocks at
every phase of age when you
grow older.

This is the body you have been

gifted with, the only body you will
ever have. It will not look and feel
the same. Be ready to embrace the
changes your body will go
through,so be kind to your body . Do
not abuse it or you will have to pay a
price later in life
6) Tip for future instructors and
clients under them!
Ans) Keep upgrading yourselves!
Learn new things.Take care of new
participants. Make them feel welcome. Take effort to get to know

Take care of your participants...Having said that, do take

of your own body too, dont get
to the point of burnout! Even if
you are an instructor , you must
exercise to be fit.
Conducting too many classes
back to back might set you towards getting repetitive stress injuries. So take care. As for your
participant, find out what their
goals are so you can help them
achieve it.
Treat everyone equally in a
class. The first thing any instructor must do before you even star
to teach is to get a CPR/AED
and First Aid certificate. This will
help you to understand what you
need if some untoward incident
happens in your class. You might
be able to save a life. At the
same time you must also get a
Primary Group Instructor Certificate if you are teaching in a
group or a Personal Trainer Certificate if you are teaching a one
to one Personal Training. You
may have a Speciality Workshop
certificate to teach classes like
Zumba, Bokwa , Piloxing , TRX
or any other programs, however
it is really important to obtain a
proper Fitness Certificate because it teaches you techniques,
leadership, safe & effective
method of exercise, it teaches
you how the body works and
many important things involved
in being a Fitness Teacher. Let

THE PERFECT POSTURE

Let me put it this way: If you have only

the speciality workshop cert and you are
teaching it's like being an eye specialist
without doing your doctor's degree or
being an English teacher without a
teacher's trainer degree.

A client should be encouraged to workout at their own intensity level and progre
tions or health issues they must communicate it with you, so that you are able to
single them out. Make sure they have an enjoyable workout. Give your clients th
questions or if they need to discuss.You definitely dont want your clients to walk
for them especially for beginners and members with limitations. If
your new members they might just not come back if they are made
If there is a negative feeling, chances are that they may not
to your class or they may never want to exercise in future.
group classes for all levels with different modifications
tensities. This is much enjoyable for everyone in the
Be it a person with health issues or an obese indivi,a shy beginner or an advanced level participant,
there is room for everyone.Creating workout in
teams or partner workout once in a while helps
to break the ice amongst members and that is a
great motivation for everyone to come back for
more fun in class. Reach out to your participants. Most importantly come from the heart
when you teach.As mentioned in my earlier
conversation, its an absolute must that every
instructor to be a certified instructor.Fitness
industry is an ever changing industry and you
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A Certification for every instructor is absolutely necessary. If an instructor is
certified then the clients can
get the full benefit of going
for their WELLNESS Sessions as the Instructor is
more equipped technically

Its extremely important for

instructors to offer different forms of workout, make
it interesting only to draw a
huge number of clients
from all age groups!

ng to Meera, clients must have

vation and consistency to
heir goal. Just by saying I
get fit within 3 months or 6
means that is not going to haprobably for a short period. If that
e is rephrased to I am changabits to lead a healthy lifestyle
work better. Habits have to
irst and to create a new habit it
ughly 90 Days or more for some.
ere is integrity and accountabilthing can and will be achieved.

MING WORKSHOPS
era is a Certification Specialist
nternational Presenter with
he conducts various fitness
ps /softskills workshops on netmotivational talk . If you would
ost a workshop or a talk, you
e to meera on me@meera.To get more updates on worknd trainings on afaa , you can go
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MEERA NAIR an inspiration for all her
a singapore or afaa india. You
students!
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eeras fitness community

The most beautiful woman accepts the fact that

her body is forever changing
Loves it even more because she understands its
forever working, till her last breathe.
She keeps it beautiful not only from the outside
but more importantly from the inside
For she knows thats where her SPIRIT is dwelling

-MEERA NAIR

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Edition: 38 Month: January

FROMTHE EDITOR
It gives me great honour and privilege to epublish this 38th Edition of The Fashion Identity magazine.Our first in 2016!
Nothing could have been a greater start than
this,our very first edition of 2016,featuring the
one and only our very favourite Fitness Health
Lifestyle Wellness Expert-MEERA NAIR.
In this edition we hope through this wonderful
interview we have been able to motivate you
how to lead a healthier and joyful,fulfilling
lifestyle! A Perfect Edition to begin 2016
with....motivating you to shape up your NEW
YEAR RESOLUTIONS!
I am falling short of words to express my
thanks and gratitude to you, Meera maam, for
sharing your expertise view with all of our
readers.Your advice has surely enriched and
enlightened all of us on how to lead fulfilling
lifestyle for the coming years! Loads of love
and hugs from all of us,whom you have motivated so much for life!

Pitanjal Datta