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‘Real’-ise your exercise regimen

admin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:54:09 +0000

Did it ever happen to you that after deciding to walk on the treadmill, you realize swimming was better? Or after doing the aerobics for a week, you feel may be Yoga was a better idea? This is what we call the ‘exercise hang-over’ in which the other program somehow seems more attractive simply because you lose conviction in yours.
Some of ALW Team members were suffering from this recently and that’s what triggered a blog idea under this column. People, lets fact it. We lose conviction in our exercise program for two very simple reasons: one, we have been irregular in following it. Two, starting something is always easier than continuing it.
So let’s get realistic about it. When it comes to health, nothing works unless it is regular and consistent. And lets get it straight – changing exercise regimen often is more unproductive than being irregular but doing the same thing. So Lesson No 1: Stick to your plan, come what may.
The next major pitfall of exercising is to set some imaginative, quick-fix but unrealistic plans about losing or gaining weight. Please understand this, if someone has given you a target of losing 30 pounds in a month, this is unhealthy in more than one ways. First, it is unrealistic and so when you don’t reach the target, you will feel demotivated. Two, for your body it is extremely unrealistic to lose that much in such a short period. Lesson No 2: Make a realistic target.
Another aspect of setting unrealistic goals is also to try to do many things in a short span of time. For example, you have joined swimming. You run every morning plus you go the gym. How would you consistently find time for all this? Also, wouldn’t it affect consistently which is ultimately not conducive? Hence Lesson No 3: Try to follow one regime and stick to it.
On your gym instructor’s suggestion, you are following a certain diet. But are you also drinking enough water? That’s another important lesson. Your body has started consistent exercise, it badly needs fluids. However, instead of going in for many sweet juices, drink lots of water during the day to make up for the dehydration. Lesson No 4: Drink lots of water.
If you look at all these lessons, you will be able to really actualize your exercise regimen. It’s very important to follow timetable consistency. That’s the biggest key to be really effective in your health exercise life. So go ahead, implement it now. And trust your exercise programme.

Holiday season, weight shoots up!

Marcom — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 06:11:44 +0000

A recent television show on fitness revealed something which should warn us on advance. Well Team ALW is already warned as it gears up to welcome the festive season. However, we thought of sharing what we learnt.

The show claims that an average person is likely to eat an extra 610 calories a day during the holiday season! Whoa, that’s a lot. But if you look at the real implications of it, yes, with the BIG Indian Holiday Season already round the corner, there’s a fair chance. Look at the amount of home-made ghee delicacies that we all devour every day starting Dhan Teras. Not to mention, the extra special meals that we all have of Daal Baati and the likes. The whole question is: can we avoid that? Nope. And so what do we do?

For one, you can start cutting down a bit of the sweets and heavy delicacies in terms of quantity if not variety. Like if you would devour some 10 Shakkar Paraas in a day, make it 3 to 5. Similarly, engage yourself in physical activity while preparing for the holiday season. Help your maids in sweeping and cleaning activities, considering that every household ends up cleaning up everything during Diwali. For example, at ALW, we have a trend of making all our employees engage in serious cleaning of their cubicles, work area etc. That helps them not only to live up to the holiday season , it also helps burn calories.

Another physical exercise that you can engage in is during shopping for the festival. Take stairs instead of elevators. Park a car a little far from the shopping center and walk some distances. This would practically help in burning extra calories that you would be consuming anyway.

Also, since you are eating the delicacies as they are almost during the entire season, try to have light dinners at home. You can enjoy in a party with ice cream, some cold drinks and some salad too, can’t you? We, at ALW, as always are committed towards our goal of fitness and hence we are doing all it takes. What about you? You too definitely don’t want an extra pound around your belly, do you?

AnyLinuxWork to showcase plug-n-play products at The Gitex Show

Marcom — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:35:41 +0000

AnyLinuxWork, a web development company from India, will showcase three of its most prestigious plug-n-play products during The Gitex Show that is scheduled from October 9^th to 13^th in Dubai.

The three products are ‘A ShopNetwork’ – a shopping network application; Rent a Property – a rental portal for properties and mFit – a fitness portal.

The following is the detailed account of the three plug- n- play products of ALW to be showcased at The GITEX Show Dubai 2011.

1) A ShopNetwork: A ShopNetwork is basically a network of shops where shop owners can run their stores on their own domain or as a subdomain. The registered users on this platform are able to switch membership from basic (Buyer) to premium (Store Owner) and vice-versa anytime. The portal enables the store owner to upload the products under specific category/sub category and can manage the theme of the stores. This is a shopping network application based on B2B and B2C model built on MVC architecture.

2) Rent A Property: This project has been developed keeping the real estate rental industry in mind. With the trend of more and more people opting for 2nd homes at holiday locations, the property owners can use this portal for renting out their properties online. The holiday goers can get registered on this portal and choose their rental property for their next holiday destination at any part of the world.

3) mFit Fitness Portal: Looking at the increasing fitness awareness coupled with social media features, AnyLinuxWork has created a unique fitness portal mFit. It can be deployed as plug-n-play system with client specific module customization. mFit can be highly customized and is a community portal for fitness enthusiasts with diet and fitness tracking tools along with Gym, Personal Trainer and Dieticians Customer Fitness management modules.

AnyLinuxWork, an Indian company at The Gitex Dubai 2011 Show is participating with a clear focus of winning more clients from the Middle East. AnyLinuxWork offers ready solutions for fitness sites, e-commerce, social-network, dating, Job board, real-estate, travel, e-learning along with custom built applications; application maintenance and support apart from on-coding SEO.

AnyLinuxWork all decked up for The Gitex 2011 Show

Marcom — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:14:02 +0000

AnyLinuxWork, an India-based web development and marketing company, is all decked up with its competent software services and plug-n-play products to participate in the much acclaimed The Gitex 2011 Show slated to be held in Dubai during 9th and 13th October.

AnyLinuxWork is showcasing development and coding services on LAMP with a clear focus on PHP. AnyLinuxWork CEO Vivek Singhal said on Monday said that this year they are more aggressive in showcasing their services and products and confident that the participation would yield promising deals in future.

AnyLinuxWork is ISO certified web software and Development Company focusing on development and coding services. The India-based company offers ready solutions for fitness sites, e-commerce, social-network, dating, Job board, real-estate, travel, e-learning along with custom built applications; application maintenance and support apart from on-coding SEO. We also provide custom portals based on SaaS application. We work with Frameworks/ CMS like:
PHP framework; Zend and CodeIgnitor
Ecommerce packages; Magento, Interspire, osCommerce, ZenCart
CMS packages; Joomla, WordPress, Drupal, Moodle, etc.

Our OOPS based coding development follows MVC architecture to ensure robust and secure portals. With on-coding SEO services, we offer the services like Tableless CSS and XHTML, Keywords rich URL and filenames, Site Accessibility, W3C validation, Cross browser compatibility. We follow W3C and Web 2.0 standard for layout and website designing with CSS driven tableless and div tag.

Our internet marketing services includes – on-site and off-site SEO optimization with in-depth competitor and keyword analysis and strategizing, Pay Per Click (PPC) and social media marketing (SMM).

AnyLinuxWork is excited to be part of the Gitex Show 2011 that offers opportunities for experiential marketing. The Gitex Technology Week held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) paves way to the Middle East which is today one of the most thriving markets of ICT in the world today.

AnyLinuxWork to showcase plug-n-play products at The Internet Show

Marcom — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:47:58 +0000

AnyLinuxWork, a web development company from India, along with Uradics – a high-end Internet Marketing company will showcase three of its most prestigious plug-n-play products during The Internet Show that is scheduled on September 27^th and 28^th this year in Abu Dhabi.

The three products are ‘A ShopNetwork’ – a shopping network application; Rent a Property – a rental portal for properties and mFit – a fitness portal.

The following is the detailed account of the three plug- n- play products of ALW to be showcased at The Internet Show Abu Dhabi 2011.

AnyLinuxWork, an Indian company at The Internet Show Abu Dhabi 2011 and Uradics are participating with a clear focus of winning more clients from the Middle East. AnyLinuxWork offers ready solutions for fitness sites, e-commerce, social-network, dating, Job board, real-estate, travel, e-learning along with custom built applications; application maintenance and support apart from SEO and SMM work by Uradics.

AnyLinuxWork, Uradics gear up for The Internet Show 2011

Marcom — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:40:47 +0000

AnyLinuxWork, together with Uradics, is participating with its competent software services and plug-n-play products to The Internet Show 2011 slated to be held in Abu Dhabhi during later part of the month.

AnyLinuxWork and Uradics are partner Indian companies that are showcasing development and coding services on LAMP with a clear focus on PHP. AnyLinuxWork CEO Vivek Singhal said on Tuesday that this year their participation with their partner Uradics would pave way towards providing better services in terms of focus and delivery. While AnyLinuxWork- an ISO certified web software and development company – would be focusing on development and coding services, Uradics would be offering high-end internet marketing services.

AnyLinuxWork offers ready solutions for fitness sites, e-commerce, social-network, dating, Job board, real-estate, travel, e-learning along with custom built applications; application maintenance and support apart from SEO and SMM work by Uradics. We also provide custom portals based on SaaS application. We work with Frameworks/ CMS like:
PHP framework; Zend and CodeIgnitor
Ecommerce packages; Magento, Interspire, osCommerce, ZenCart
CMS packages; Joomla, WordPress, Drupal, Moodle, etc.

Uradics, on the other hand, is equipped with certified internet marketing professionals, which support the on-coding web development at AnyLinuxWork. With further assistance, Uradics provides the internet marketing/SEM services followed by award-winning SEO process to optimize and increase the visibility of web portals. Our internet marketing services includes – on-site and off-site SEO optimization with in-depth competitor and keyword analysis and strategizing, Pay Per Click (PPC) and social media marketing (SMM).

AnyLinuxWork and Uradics are excited to be part of the Internet Show that offers opportunities for big, medium and small businesses every year to find newer ways to doing internet business.

Some tasty gossip on fitness!

Marcom — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:57:34 +0000

Interesting gossip has been doing the rounds at ALW lately. Someone from the team quoted an interesting anecdote of a fellow gym partner who created a scene. Thus began a very interesting spree of exchanging views about how people behave at these places.

Just as we talk about work ethics often that also include the way one behaves at workplace, there are ways that govern one’s attitude at the gymnasium too. Believe it or not, it is DIRECTLY related to your health.

So that’s what we investigated this week. Are there any rules of behavior at the gym too? If yes, what are they? Well for one you know that the gym is pretty much a social place. There are trainers, peers, strangers and all kinds of people. You may or may not know them but you gotta be careful about how you behave. Here’s an interesting list of the gossips that we heard and as usual this is one piece of gossip that you do not want to miss.

Dumbbells manners: Get this straight. You cannot just leave the dumbbells on the floor. That’s bad manners. There’s a dumbbell rack in every gym. Put them back because if you don’t, everyone else would do the same and one day you will hit yourself with one of them.

Treating weights: What’s your first physical expression when you finish your workout with weights. Is it throwing them down? Then watch out. Weights are made up of cast iron, which is brittle. Lets say if someone just takes a 10 or 20 kg weight and throws it on the floor, it can not only damage the weight but also risks people around. The pieces of it could be sharp enough to cause a deep cut.

See, this is how you should do it: Oh how we Indian love to give a piece of advice here and there. The best targets being new comers in every gym who often ‘look’ like they need help. However, that doesn’t give you a license to get ‘nosy’ and start telling them things like chin ups are better then pull ups, the one you are working out won’t work on your triceps. Get real. There are trainers around here. Let them do their jobs. A lot of people at the gym will not appreciate your friendly advice.

Oh let me rest: How tempting when you see an equipment standing all alone doing nothing. You so want to rest upon it. This one can seriously bug someone doing serious training. If the person is resting for a couple of minutes between sets, no problem. If he/she is sitting there chatting for 5-10 min and every now and again pump out a rep or two. Dude, that’s very annoying and quite selfish.

Uuugh the smell: Well what do you expect in a gym? But if you awfully smell enough to make you and the person near you not lift properly, you gotta do something about that. Move a bit side. Wash your gym t-shirt, knickers and socks regularly.

OMG grunting. Yes you are working hard at the gym. Afterall, you are working out. So that’s a good enough reason for everyone to know how much you are toiling. Right? Well actually yes as grunting is pretty normal, it’s for breath control, it’s often recommended so that one can remember when to exhale. BUT, you do not want to invite stares, do you?

The reason why all this gossip today is good for you is because if you are mindful of this, you will make an excellent gym inmate. This will keep your heart healthy and you will stay fit.

Monsoon’s no excuse to not exercise!

Marcom — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:56:14 +0000

Just when at ALW we were wondering how our old jolly jogs would be compromised during monsoon, and idea struck us! Why not enlist things to stay fit without really going out.

In India and especially in Indore, the roads during monsoon get uglier. Nobody feels like coming out of the house. And going to the gym on these roads comes all the more with much difficulty. Many of our team members usually go for a walk or a jog. They also need an alternative.

Well most of our alternative ways aren’t that special. They are regular but smart ideas to just stay fit and healthy during monsoon too. Take a look:

Indulge in cleaning: Obvious, ain’t it? Weekends can be the perfect time to indulge in some cleaning. It has twofold advantages: one, it will give you some chance to get a natural kinda exercise right at home. Two, the exercise would do the trick for the filthy floors during monsoon.

Climb: If not trees, at least stairs. Set a target of either minutes or number of rounds on the staircase inside the house. How else can you better tone your body than this?

At-home gymming: It is okay if you cannot go to the gym at the moment. Even the simplest of stretches , sit-ups, waist and knee bends etc can give you the best of exercises. If you have dumb bells or treadmill, nothing like it. Time to use them or buy them. Do not take it lightly, even if you do it for like 20 minutes a day. That is enough to give your muscles a real good break.

Just dance: Watch contestants shake a leg in ‘Just Dance’ or any other reality show on television. Follow their footsteps. Dance your heart out. Get a few friends or family members to accompany you. This is a great way to burn calories and have fun at the same time.

Well does that sound easy? It’s really no big deal, if you are willing and really committed to stay fit. That’s what we have been doing at ALW too.

Fitness scene: What’s in!

admin — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 04:23:21 +0000

How have ya been? Well we have been fit. We have been trying quite a few newest fitness trends of 2011. These are the things that most health articles are talking about, most fitness blogs are discussing and most fitness trainers are recommending.

Though these trends started out from the West, in no time did they become a big thing in India. And anything happening at the fitness scene has to be happening at ALW too. So here are a few fitness trends of 2011 you don’t wanna miss.

Kettlebells: A lot of fitness websites (shine.yahoo.com, becomegorgeous.com) are full with recommendations with the newest trend on fitness equipments scene. They are called kettlebells and are especially gaining popularity among women. These weights, better known as “cannonballs with handles”, can be used in place of dumbbells. Kettlebell exercises help in working your core and challenge your muscles. They are great for stamina and suppleness.

Pilates and boxing: If you love pilates, combine it with boxing now. Sounds crazy? Well yes but effective nonetheless. However, women should gear themselves up for this one. It tones all-body muscles toning program while the soft and relaxed moves of Pilates are combined with strength training that aims to tone our central part and provide us with more elasticity and a pristine and elegant stance.

The reason why this works so well is that air punches and tummy-strengthening and toning exercises serve as the best means to polish your figure. You can also add weighted gloves to further increase the intensity of the workout. Kicks and leg swings are an integral part too. Piloxing is a great trend this year that bestows women with feminine curves and muscles toned to perfection.

Zumba dance moves: India today is full of private dance training classes that offer not only the basic Western dance but also latin ones like Zumba. More nad more women in India now are trying out Zumba moves probably inspired by reality dance shows like Dance India Dance or Jhalak Dikhla Jaa. Whatever is the reason, Zumba burns tons of calories.

Bootcamp: Believe it or not but this is also a trend in India already. Bootcamps provide the much-needed kicks in the booty to lose weight, build strength, and tone up real quickly. The reason why they are so loved is that they actually utilize circuit and interval training, which are most important for weight loss. It’s like one minute you will be doing as many pushups as you can, and the next you’ll be sprinting. As a result, you don’t get bored plus it literally keeps you on your toes.

Aerojumps: Call it weird or the last thing on your mind but they have come on the fitness scene in a big way. What started with celebrities in Hollywood by a famous fitness trainer became a worldwide phenomenon. This includes rope jumping, workout songs to boost your mood and energy on the spot. Boxers are familiarized with the important of jump ropes in their training sessions.

So what do you think of all these trends? Aren’t they fresh and new? Some of us at ALW are going to try them out. You do too.

Fitness scene: What’s out!

admin — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 07:00:21 +0000

It’s half a year already. And a lot of us are probably doing the same old mistakes of the past year in fitness. AnyLinuxWork girls were just caught discussing the faux pas of fitness trends this year. We sneak-peaked and stole a few ideas that they were discussing. Well ofcourse these ideas are not original and picked up from several fitness blogs that they all keep reading. Yet, we definitely stumbled over, if not diamond , a gold mine.

So here’s a lowdown on what is out of the fitness scene and should be avoided.

1) I am fat, I am ugly: This is a thought you better get rid of now. Recent trends have shown that it is important to be fit, healthy and feel beautiful, however your figure is. A great self-image contributes a great deal in fitness and you are able to view yourself as someone who is a flower plant that needs a little bit of pruning. A lot of fit and good-looking men have often fallen for women much heavier in weight. Yet they make a great couple and complete each other.
2) Gym is a necessity: This idea is totally out of the block now. Joining a gym today is a trend not a necessity. Many celebrity fitness coaches would tell you that the basics are the best like swimming, running and walking. Gym is a great option but not an essential for sure.
3) Yoga is a must: Any physiotherapist today would tell you that not every Yoga move is made for you. A lot of Yoga is good for you but you don’t need all of it. Always consult a physiotherapist before you take up Asanas. Understand your body needs and then go for it.
4) Overdoing it: Women suffer from the temptation and its effects much more than men. A beauty expert was desperate to lose extra fat and over-did a few gym workouts. She ended up developing complications in her muscles and had to stop the gym regime for one whole month, that finally led to more fat. So relax, and take it easy.

It’s good to know about fitness trends but it is always better to take them with a pinch of salt. Having said that we also promise to keep you updated soon with some real good fitness trends too. And yes these are all picked up by the girls at ALW. Watch this space!