Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You launched your own health & fitness app, Shape Up With Gabby Allen. Tell us more about the app and how it has helped people transform their body?
Ms. Gabby Allen:
The app is designed to be like a taking a class but at home. You can build your work out choosing one exercise from each section or choosing to do a specific area of the body to work on. Each exercise is body part focused and lasts around 5 minutes, focusing on challenging the muscles differently than before, working on endurance and the time under tension method to target into areas we don’t tend to reach with just the usual gym based 3×8-12reps basis.
The feedback I’ve had has been incredible! People have been sending me before and after photos of their new found definition on their bodies. Along with a healthy, balanced diet, over a couple of months, users of the app should find a change not only in the appearance of their bodies, but stamina and overall feeling better about themselves! I’m a strong believer in being the best version of yourself!
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Healthy skin lies in a healthy body. You have glowing skin and beautiful, healthy hair – what skincare and hair care tips do you advocate in general?
Ms. Gabby Allen:
There have been times where my skin and hair haven’t been in the best condition and I believe it’s lifestyle and diet that cause and can fix that! When my hair was damaged from travelling I made a conscious effort to eat better: more fruit and veg and more iron. I’m lucky I’ve always had good skin but I preach that at least 2 liters of water a day will help to nourish your skin and hair. And I minimise dairy products and refined sugar. I also try and have as many red skinned fruits and veg in my diet as I believe it helps with healthy skin tone!
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You once suffered from scoliosis and had a major operation on your back, which pushed you to relearn how to walk. 6 months later, you won a ballet championship! This shows your determination towards staying fit. Share with us your top 5 tips to cope & recover with such a problem?
Ms. Gabby Allen:
One question I’m asked often is “how do I find the motivation to stay fit and healthy and go to the gym?” And it’s very similar to this. As I child I was very disciplined with my dance training and having the operation was a hindrance and I couldn’t wait to get back. The main ways I stay motivated are :
1. Setting myself goals. Whether it be a job I have to be prepared for or a physical goal I want to reach within my training, I know it’s not going to happen without the work going into it. Keeping track of progress is important.
2. Looking forward to the rewards! When you’ve worked hard on reaching your goals and you finally reap the rewards that’s something in itself to remember. Pride and success.
3. Endorphins. The same as everyone, there have been many a time when I can’t find the energy to go to the gym but knowing that I will feel a hell of a lot better about myself after class or a session, most of the time, gives me the kick up the bum to get there.
4. Body confidence. I’m sure every person I know has done an intense ab session then looked in the mirror and wondered why they don’t have a six pack yet? After all that Work!? Feeling good about your body is so important. So if you put the time and effort and love into your own body, it’ll repay you by looking better over time= body confidence = happier minds!
5. Health. This day and age, a lot of people don’t really care about the health benefits of fitness but just the aesthetics. When I was recovering from my back operation, I felt so weak, helpless and unable and I hated it. I couldn’t wait to get back into the studio to regain my strength. Not only looking strong, but feeling strong, physically and mentally is enough in itself to be motivated to work out.
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