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PAUL McKENNA has called for hypnotic gastric bands to be made available on the NHS to tackle Britains obesity crisis.

The hypnotist spoke out after it was revealed this week that almost half of women have done no vigorous exercise in the past year, while a third of men have also given it a miss.

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The figures, from the Nuffield Health charity, come as Britains weight crisis is soaring.

Latest figures reveal 64 per cent of adults were either overweight or obese in 2019.

However, Cancer Research UK predicted last month that more than 42million adults will be overweight by 2040 a shocking 71 per cent of us.

So today Paul shares techniques from his updated international best-selling book The Hypnotic Gastric Band and an online trance exclusively to help Sun readers get thin this summer.

He is also offering a special discount on his Hypnotic Gastric Band app.

In an exclusive interview, Paul said: This is the closest thing to real magic Ive ever witnessed, as a hypnotic gastric band can help you smash off the pounds and get thin.

We should be prescribing this procedure on the NHS.

You can get CBT, EMDR, hypnotherapy, counselling why is this any different?

This summer Britain is facing an epidemic of obesity. As a nation we have never been fatter. But the reasons why people become overweight are very complex.

The scientific research is overwhelming for most people diets dont work.

Additionally, during these times of massive anxiety, stress, boredom and emotional challenges due to the pandemic, millions have been trying to change the way they feel through drinking, drug-taking, gambling, sex, shopping, television and the worlds drug of choice food, and particularly sugary food.

Thats why Im sharing what Ive learned over the past decades, along with additional techniques so Sun readers can change their lives.

As I guide them through the process in my trance audio online, I will get readers to do all the things they would have done, had they had a real gastric band fitted.

As we know, the real band is very expensive, and there is a potential risk, as with any medical procedure.

The beauty of the hypnotic, or psychological gastric band, is that it is safe. You go into a trance, you are told you are having this procedure, but you dont have to worry about physically going under the knife.

Your unconscious mind is instructed that the hypnotic gastric band has shrunk your stomach from the size of a melon to the size of an apple, so you will feel full faster.

You eat far less, without feeling that you are missing out.One man who lost 300lb later told me, Its like a switch has been flipped in my head.

It wont work for everyone, but in studies weve done, we have found significant success rates, with seven in ten people finding it works for them.

The eyes of love

PEOPLE who are overweight often tell themselves: I hate myself because Im fat.

One lady told me shed look in the mirror and her internal voice said: Fat cow.

You need to stop dishing out abuse to yourself, as in the past the solution to stop the feeling was to eat.

This technique gets you to a place where you love and accept yourself.

And by respecting yourself, you can lose weight.

Read through this whole exercise before you do it, so you know what to do.

1. Close your eyes and think about someone who loves and respects you.

2. Imagine that person is standing in front of you now, looking at you and smiling.

3. Next, imagine floating out of your own body and into theirs, and look at yourself through their eyes. See yourself through the eyes of love and respect. Feel the smile on their face as they look at you. Notice how you smile in return.

4. Notice all the things they love and respect about you. Take all the time you need to do that. Notice absolutely everything, even the little things, that you can see. Notice how it makes you feel.

5. Finally, take a snapshot of yourself in your mind and imagine seeing it up to the right in front of you.

6. Keep this feeling in mind, and any time you want to be reminded of it, look up to your right and see that picture again.

ALONGSIDE my online trance, these four golden rules are the foundation of my system and will help to support the changes you are making.

1. When you are hungry, eat: It is important to make a distinction between true physical hunger and emotional hunger. Real hunger comes on gradually. It is clear, constant and you feel it in your belly. It is not a reaction to fear, embarrassment, stress or anger, or a distraction when you are bored.

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2. Eat what you want, not what you think you need: All diets involve limiting and depriving the body. Healthy people eat what their body really wants. After hypnotic gastric band surgery you can eat what you wish.3. Whatever you eat, do it consciously: Give your food your complete attention. Turn off the TV. Slow your eating speed right down to about a quarter of your usual speed. With each mouthful, put your knife and fork down and chew your food 20 times.4. When you think you are full, stop eating: Listen for the signal from your brain that you are full, then stop. Its like a muscle the more you use it, the stronger it gets.

If at first you are not quite sure if you are feeling the full signal correctly, stop eating for three or four minutes and see if you are still actually hungry. If you are still hungry, eat a bit more and watch out for the signal again.

ITS important to no longer use food to change your feelings, or you will put on weight.

To feel good and interrupt or change your emotions, use this Havening technique, created by my friend Dr Ronald Ruden.

Please read through the following exercise before you do it.You should practise this sequence of eye movements, body touches and visualisations several times until you know it off by heart.

Then you will be able to use it any time you need to get rid of unhappy feelings and swiftly feel calm and relaxed. Many people experience remarkable positive changes immediately after a Havening session. Even if you are one of those people, keep doing this Havening exercise regularly.

1. Pay attention to any stress or unhappiness you wish to remove and notice what it looks like in your imagination and how stressful it feels.Now rate its strength on a scale of one to ten, where ten is the most powerful and one is the least. This is important, as it lets you measure how much you are reducing it.

2. Cross your arms, place your hands on the tops of your shoulders and close your eyes.

3. Now stroke your hands down the sides of your arms from the top of your shoulders down to your elbows, and keep doing this downward-stroking motion again and again throughout this process.

4. Now clear your mind, or just think about or imagine something nice.

5. As you carry on stroking the sides of your arms, imagine you are walking on a beautiful beach, and with each footstep you take in the sand, count out loud from one to 20. One, two, three...

6. Keeping your head still, while continuing to stroke your arms, move your eyes laterally to the left and laterally to the right ten times.

7. Still stroking the sides of your arms, imagine you are walking outside in a beautiful garden. With each footstep you take in the grass, count out loud from one to 20. One, two, three...

8. Now open your eyes and check on your scale from one to ten how much lower the number of the stress feeling is now.If it is way down the bottom of the scale, congratulations you have personally changed your feelings.

If you think that the stress feeling is not yet reduced enough, just repeat the Havening sequence until it is reduced as far as you want.

PEOPLE who are overweight tell me they are either hungry all the time, or they dont know when they are full.

From now on, never go below three or above seven again.

1. Physically faint

2. Ravenous

3. Fairly hungry

4. Slightly hungry

5. Neutral

6. Pleasantly satisfied

7. Full

8. Stuffed

9. Bloated

10. Nauseous

As you find it easier to live in the middle section of the scale, your relationship with food, your self-control and your body will all change for the better.

Offer: get the hypnotic gastric band app for 4.99

SUN readers can get an exclusive discount on Paul McKennas hugely popular The Hypnotic Gastric Band app.

For the next 72 hours you can buy it at the reduced price of 4.99 (usual price 6.99) from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store using this QR Code until 23.59 on Monday 1 August.

Readers can also listen to Paul McKennas online trance all this weekend for free at thesun.co.uk.

THIS simple technique helps to recalibrate your hunger settings.

1. I want you to remember a time when you felt really hungry remember what it felt like in your stomach and your mind, and your feelings.

2. I want you to remember a time when you felt really stuffed remember what it felt like in your stomach and mind.

3. Again, I want you to remember a time you felt really hungry.

4. Now I want you to remember a time when you felt stuffed.

5. Once more, I want you to remember a time you felt really hungry.

6. And again, I want you to remember a time you felt really stuffed.

Can you notice the difference now, between feeling hungry and feeling full?

You can listen to the gastric band trance here

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Karan Johar needs no introduction. From giving some of the iconic blockbusters to his probing and revealing rendezvous in Koffee with Karan, a best friend to some of the biggest Bollywood stars and an insider who knows all scoops that we crave to hear and stays at top of them-Karan Johar is one of the most popular names of Bollywood. In an exclusive interaction with Times Food, he opened up about his love for food, his diet, and how the Punjabi in him cannot do without Rajma Chawal and Aloo Paratha.What is a regular day like in the life of Karan Johar?Honestly, my routine is not as dramatic as my films, though Id love for it to be! I love working so a large part of my day goes into meetings, brainstorms, and working lunches if I am in town and not shooting. If I am on set, then thats a different ball game altogether, with packed schedules, and long working hours. Other than that, I make sure beyond work, I spend quality time with my kids, my mom, and my close friends. What's the secret behind your ageless looks? What diet regimen do you follow to look so fit and young?I must admit, I have the worst metabolism and for almost thirty years of my life, I didnt take my eating habits very seriously. But ever since my kids came along, I felt the need to be more conscious about what I consume. I try to keep my diet balanced, have smaller portions, and avoid sugar and carbs. That, along with my workout sessions helps in keeping me in shape!

What do you have for breakfast on most days of the week?Over the last couple of years, I have been following a balanced nutritious diet, so I keep my breakfast healthy - but with a hint of drama. As my dear friend Farah Khan said when I was relishing my breakfast of chocolate oats mousse on set recently. Well, jokes apart, its usually some fruits & eggs.

Do you cook? What is your favorite food?I dont particularly enjoy cooking, but Im a big foodie! And being a Punjabi at heart, I never leave a chance to feast on Rajma Chawla and Aloo Parantha. I also love European cuisine - my travels to Italy, Paris, London, and other cities introduced me to some amazing food experiences and have a special place in my heart. From time to time, I love treating myself to a good bowl of ice cream, and Indian desserts like Barfi, Kaju Katli, and Fried Chicken.

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High-fat diet (HFD) feeding in mice promotes induction of aldose reductase (AR) activity, expression, and senescence of adipocytes in subcutaneous adipose tissue (scAT), according to a new study inObesity. The researchers, headed by a New York University Grossman School of Medicine team, suggest that their findings could point to potential new strategies for treating obesity. Our data demonstrate that aldose reductase gene expression increases in scAT of obese humans and mice, and that an inhibitor of aldose reductase attenuates weight gain, reduces adipocyte senescence, and promotes lipolysis in HFD-fed mice, said Ravichandran Ramasamy, PhD, professor, diabetes research program, department of medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine. These data pave the way for testing these inhibitors as therapeutic adjuncts in treating patients with obesity.

Ramasamy is corresponding author of the teams study, which is titled, Aldose reductase promotes diet-induced obesity via induction of senescence in subcutaneous adipose tissue, and in which they concluded, These data unveil new opportunities to target these pathways to combat obesity.

Senescence is a state of permanent proliferative cell cycle arrest, the authors noted, which occurs in cells exposed to a variety of stresses. In HFD-induced models of obesity, various cell types, including adipocytes, immune cells, neuronal cells, and osteoprogenitors, have been shown to undergo senescence, they further commented. Although adipose tissue senescence has been observed in humans with obesity and in mouse models of obesity, the pathways driving this process are unclear.

In their newly reported study, Ramasamy and colleagues identified a novel role for the enzyme aldose reductase (akr1b3 in mice, and AKR1B1 in humans) in response to high-fat feeding in mice. Their studies showed that AR promotes induction of senescence in subcutaneous inguinal white adipose tissue in wild-type (WT) mice fed a high-fat diet.

To determine whether the AR pathway affected obesity in HFD-fed mice, and to establish its relationship to senescence and lipolysis, WT mice were fed an HFD for 11 weeks, followed by three weeks of continued HFD, plus treatment using either the AR inhibitor (ARI) zopolrestat (zop) or vehicle (potassium bicarbonate buffer used to dissolve zop). All the animals were male, had free access to water and food, and were subjected to 12-hour light/dark cycles. For a study in human subjects, researchers obtained cDNA samples of subcutaneous fat from fasted lean and fasted subjects with obesity.

The study results showed that in animals fed an HFD there was a significant increase in AR and the senescence marker Cdkn2a expression in all tissues, when compared with results in mice fed normal chow. Glycerol, non-esterified free fatty acid (NEFA), and triglycerides measured from plasma after a four-hour fast revealed significantly higher NEFA levels in HFD-fed mice when compared with the chow-fed mice. Analysis of cDNA samples from human subjects with obesity showed also increased expression of AR and senescence marker.

Increased expression of aldose reductase and senescence in the adipose tissue of humans and mice with obesity were demonstrated, the team wrote. In the animals given the aldose reductase inhibitor, zop, however, the collective data suggested thatthe treatment enhanced lipolysis and attenuated HFD-induced weight gain and scAT senescence.

Separately, the team carried out an analysis of Akr1b3 knockdown mice (Akr1b3-/- animals) that were fed an HFD. The resulting data also indicated that Akr1b3-/- HFD-fed mice are protected from HFD-induced obesity and that protection is linked to attenuation of senescence markers and enhanced adrenergic pathway-driven lipolysis in scAT, the authors noted. Genetic deletion of Akr1b3 or pharmacological blockade of AKRIB3 with zopolrestat reduced HFD-induced obesity, attenuated markers of adipose tissue senescence, and increased lipolysis.

They concluded, AKR1B1/Akr1b3 modulation of senescence in subcutaneous adipose tissue contributes to aberrant metabolic responses to high-fat feeding Our data demonstrate that AR gene expression increases in subcutaneous adipose tissue of humans and mice with obesity and that an inhibitor of AR attenuates weight gain, reduces senescence, and promotes lipolysis in HFD-fed mice; these data pave the way for the testing of these inhibitors as therapeutic adjuncts in treating patients with obesity.

AdventHealth senior vice president and CSO Steven R. Smith, MD, an expert in this areathough not linked to the reported researchfurther commented, This is an important discovery, and the data is compelling. Today, we dont have good medicines that target dysfunctional adipose tissue. Im very excited by this work; these findings should compel scientists to find drugs that impact this novel pathway and could be used to treat both obesity and diabetes.

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Rich in antioxidants: Flavonoids and phenolic acids are a couple of the significant bioactive plant chemicals and antioxidants found in high grade honey, which is little processed, unheated, and fresh. More antioxidants are often present in darker kinds than in lighter ones. Antioxidants help neutralise reactive oxygen species (ROS) in your body, which can accumulate in cells and cause damage. This damage can contribute to conditions like premature aging, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.

As a result, honey's antioxidant concentration is thought to be responsible for many of its health benefits.

Might improve heart health: One study found that honey may lower blood pressure, enhance blood fat levels, regulate heartbeat, and stop the death of healthy cells. These are all things that can enhance heart health and function.

Additionally, propolis, a type of resin produced by bees from plants and trees that generate sap, is frequently found in raw honey. Levels of cholesterol and triglycerides may be improved by propolis.

Helps suppress coughing: Children with upper respiratory illnesses frequently experience the problem of coughing. Both children and adults may experience sleep problems because of these infections.

Common cough medicines, however, sometimes fail to work and can have negative side effects. Interestingly, honey might be an excellent substitute because research shows it to be a successful therapy choice.

Promotes burn and wound healing: In a review of 26 research, it was discovered that partial thickness burns and surgical wounds that have developed an infection respond best to honey's healing powers.

Diabetes-related foot ulcers, a dangerous condition that can result in amputation, can be effectively treated with honey. One study found that using honey as a wound treatment had a success rate of 43.3% in patients with diabetes-related foot ulcers. In another trial, topical honey effectively treated 97 percent of participants' ulcers caused by diabetes.

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If you feel like the drugstore's vitamins and supplements section is constantly expanding, you're not imagining it. The global dietary supplements market is expected to grow about nine percent between 2021 and 2028 to be worth a whopping $128 billion. With so many options to choose from (fish oil! omega-3s! vitamin A!), it's getting harder and harder to be a discerning consumer. Are those green horse pills hocked by your friendly neighborhood influencer actually life-changing? Do you really need to supplement all of the B vitamins?

While supplement labels may lure you into buying purchasing with big promises like "stress reduction" and "better sleep," it's important to be skeptical and do some preliminary research to see if a certain ingredient actually delivers on said promises. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not approve vitamins and supplements; it simply inspects manufacturing practices and steps in if a certain supplement becomes a public health concern. So some companies make dubious claims and get away with it. One recent consumer review found that 46 percent of supplements don't keep their lofty promises.

Basically, it pays to be a Skeptical Susan when you're perusing the supplement aisle of the drugstore. But to make things a bit easier, we talked to registered dietitian and supplement researcher Anne Danahy, RDN, founder of Craving Something Healthy, and Kelly LeVeque, CN, a holistic nutritionist and best-selling author, to spill on what supplements you should consider adding to your cartand how to determine whether a product is actually right for you.

Dietitians are a big fan of telling you to "eat your vitamins," and Danahy is no exception. "[Everyone] should consider whether there are gaps in their diet that can be filled with food before turning to supplements," says Danahy. "The nutrients in whole foods are present in balanced amounts and as part of a whole package with protein, carbs, healthy fats, fiber, antioxidants, etc. All of these work synergistically in your body, so always start with a well-balanced diet." Basically, most people should try upping their intake of certain foods before resorting on a pill to make up the difference.

That said, certain people might struggle to meet their needs through diet alone, whether it's due to a health condition (like Celiac disease) or their particular eating plan. Vegans, for example, have more limited sources of brain-boosting B12 since it's most commonly found in animal foods. In cases like these, supplementation can be incredibly helpful to close nutritional gaps. Pregnant people should also take a folic acid supplement and other prenatal vitamins to support their baby's development and reduce the risk of birth defects.

Maybe you've heard that5-HTP can help you calm the heck down when you'remajorlystressing or that melatonin can support a good night's sleep. While there often is some evidence to support these touted benefits, it's essential to make sure you're addressing lifestyle factors that may also contribute to these issues, says Danahy. If work keeps you busy around the clock, for instance, can you try stress-management strategies like exercise, meditation, gardening, or reading before reaching for a supplement? If the answer is "no," that's totally finebut the question is worth asking.

"Even if someone is in good health, I'd recommend assessing their risk for certain health conditions because of their lifestyle or family history," says Danahy. "For example, someone with a family history of heart disease and blood pressure that's starting to creep up may want to think about omega-3 fish oil, beetroot powder, or certain antioxidants."

If this sounds like you, ask your doctor what they think about supplementation based on your personal family history. This isn't a one-size-fits-all situation.

According to Danahy, most folks could benefit from vitamin D. "It's hard to get enough from your diet unless you eat a lot of salmon, egg yolks, and fortified milk," she says. "This is also a vitamin that most people aren't deficient in, but many people have suboptimal levels."Vitamin D has many essential functions, including helping your body absorb calcium (which is critical for bone health), reducing inflammation, and promoting mental well-being. In other words, it's pretty darn importantand worth thinking about.

Daily recommended intake:600-800 IUs per day (15-20 mcg).

If you're living and breathing right now, you've probably heard the hype surrounding omega-3s. "Omega-3 or fish oil is another one I often recommend for middle age-plus. It can help reduce blood pressure and triglycerides, but I also like it because it supports cognitive health and has anti-inflammatory effects," says Danahy. She caveats that eating food sources of omega-3slike salmon, sardines, and fatty fish two to three times per weekwill still be a better option than supplementation.

Daily suggested intake: 1.1 grams for women; 1.6 grams for men (for reference, a 2-ounce serving of farmed salmon contains about 1.5 grams of omega-3s)

"[Magnesium] is involved in more than 300 biochemical reactions in your body, so it helps support everything from bones and muscles to glucose and blood pressure to DNA and RNA synthesis," says Danahy. "You can take it anytime, but some people feel it helps them relax in the evening if they take it after dinner." The mineral is also essential for heart health because it supports nerve, cell, and muscle health. She recommends magnesium glycinate, a form of magnesium that's slightly easier for the body to absorb. (FYI, magnesium appears in foods including spinach, black beans, and almonds.)

Daily suggested intake: 310-360 milligrams per day for women (depending on age and pregnancy), and 400-420 milligrams for men (depending on age).

LeVeque, for one, is a big fan of the multivitamin to cover all your bases. They can be a good way of consuming a variety of macro and micronutrients without paying for individual vitamins.

There's a caveat, though: Multivitamins come in many varieties, so you will need to consult a doctor, dietitian, or other trust health professional about which blend makes sense for you based on factors like your age, diet, current medications, and whether or not you're pregnant. Harvard Health recommends reading the label and choosing one that contains your daily recommended allowance of its various vitamins and minerals and features the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) seal of approval on the label (an indication of the purity and strength of a given vitamin).

Daily suggested intake:Varies per vitamin.

Long story short: Supplements aren't nearly as straightforward as they seem. So if you have lingering questions, make sure to check in with your primary care doctor. There's no use in spending big at the drugstore if it's not making a significant impact on your everyday health and well-being.

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Watching a supremely athletic Neeraj Chopra add a World Championship silver medal to the Olympic gold , it is hard to believe he huffed and puffed on a 400 metre track in Chula Vista a few months ago. In December a slightly podgy Chopra began getting back in shape after what seemed like never-ending felicitations. His cheat day extended to a few weeks as the whos who were waiting to host him for a meal. One chief minister cooked rich food for the Olympic heroes. Soon after his proposal for an off-season training in the USA was cleared, Chopra, his coach Klaus Bartonietz and long-time physio Ishaan Marwaha landed in California.

Project Eugene began there and then.

It was almost like starting from zero because there was a four-month gap, he was overweight and had put on about 12 to 14 kilograms, Marwaha says.

A physio and also a friend to Chopra, Marwaha has been part of the inner circle for five years. He and Chopra have stuck together through thick and thin. Marwaha was by Chopras side when he underwent an elbow surgery three years ago, and a vital cog in the wheel in the post-Olympic to World Championships medal journey of Chopras.

Team Chopras key objectives to begin with were to lose weight and at the same time improve flexibility and strengthen joints. Though crucial time had been lost, Chopra is known to move mountains.

When we reached Chula Vista our first aim was to reduce the weight. Immediately the sugar was out of the diet. No refined sugar, no sugar in drinks or adding to coffee. Sugar coming from food was fine. We reduced the carbohydrates and increased the protein intake during those four to five weeks. Chicken, salmon, and a lot of salad was the basic source of protein. And also the eggs. Protein supplement is just an add-on. For carbohydrates there were potatoes, Marwaha details the plan of the camp dietician Mihira Khopkar.

Low body fat percentage

The body fat percentage, a key reading for top athletes, needed correction. Chopras was around 16 percent in December. Currently it reads 10. For a javelin thrower, around 10 and 10.5 is good. Below that you are going down way too much, Marwaha says.

The early steps were tougher than Chopra anticipated. He began with two to three laps of the 400 metre track. It was difficult for him also because he has not run with that kind of weight. He has not been 97 kgs since the time I have been with him. It was tough for him to start running long distances initially. Then we kept on increasing the distances of his runs upto 5K.

In about two weeks, Chopra lost two kilograms. Once he began weight training he became leaner. The protein-rich diet helped.

We were using the time wisely. But we were not pushing. We had less time and we had to cover a lot of training. That was a little tough initially but hats off to Neeraj, he was dedicated with the diet and everything.

Soon, every second day, Chopra tackled the Tabata circuit. The app-aided routine involves a 20-second high-intensity exercise followed by 10-15 seconds of rest. There were 10 exercises in one circuit and he did three sets.

Tabata circuit is also a Chopra favourite because of the abdomen and core workout. I tell him to keep it to 20 seconds but sometimes he will push it to 30 seconds of work and 20 seconds rest.

The next phase involved weight training.

There were squats, snatch, weighted lunges, and a time circuit. We made nine stations. Twenty seconds on one station and then you move to the next station. So we worked on the cardiovascular part also and overall general strength. But we do this in the off season. We have reached almost 90 to 95 percent of what he was in Tokyo, Marwaha says.

By mid-January, Chopra started ball throws. He would stand on grass and sometimes use a javelin just to get the feel of throwing. He then moved to the runway. But the major throwing began after Chopra moved to the Gloria Sports Arena in Antalya, Turkey.

Keeping Chopras body in top shape is akin to ensuring all parts of a bow are working optimally, Ishaan says, borrowing an analogy of coach Bartonietz. If one part of the bow is not working well, like if the hip flexors (muscles) are tight, then the bow is broken at that part, Marwaha, a physiotherapist of the Inspire Institute of Sport, explains.

8 to 10 hours sleep

Proper recovery after intense training, ice baths, contrast baths (in warm and cold water), deep tissue release, and a goodnights sleep keeps Chopra injury-free and refreshed.

Deep tissue release is about going deep into the muscle and opening a nerve. Sometimes I have to use my elbow also. We do a deep tissue release for him at the end of the week. Or if there is a heavy session we do it after that also.

An ice bath follows a heavy session, like a long running session, and helps in healing micro injuries in the muscles. Usually when we want him to relax we use a contrast one. It involves two minutes of hot and two minutes of cold.

All recovery methods can come to naught if Chopra does not get a good sleep. Being a sound sleeper works to his advantage.

Optimal sleep above all. About eight to 10 hours is required. He has understood that no matter how many recovery options we choose, sleep is the top most. If you dont get proper sleep then you cannot recover well.

Shoulder, hip, ankle

The camp in Chula Vista at the start of the off season was where Chopra worked on previous shortcomings increased flexibility of the shoulder, hip mobility and ankle strength. Not being a thrower who relies on brute power, flexibility is key for Chopra.

If you want to keep an athlete injury-free, you need that flexibility. If the hamstring is not flexible enough for a competition, there will be an injury or a micro tear. Neeraj is not a power thrower. Neeraj relies more on flexibility. He wants his body to be relaxed when he goes for the throw. Some throwers are power throwers, they dont need that flexibility as they have power to push. But flexibility helps you keep away from injury, Marwaha says.

To develop a strong block (with the leading leg just before the release) ankle strength and hip mobility is vital. A flexible shoulder helps transfer the force into the javelin. If the shoulder movement is restricted then the elbow will advance and a poor release follows.

Working on hip mobility is important because at the block they need hip mobility at the last moment. The right hip rotation is pretty important and if it is not moving properly then your groin is under a lot of strain and your foot will drag. Your foot should rotate. If you compromise on your foot mobility, then you are stretching your hamstring or the groin area.

Chopra has taken a leaf out of the book of world record holder Jan Zelezny. Jan was very fast on his right hip and that is what we tried to achieve.

As important as hip mobility is, so is ankle strength. Ankle strength is also required for the block. It is extreme, 200 per cent of the body weight comes at the time of the block on the left foot. In Neerajs case it will be about 170 kilograms of force.

On the runway, the build-up of energy comes from the ground via the legs. In javelin throw 60 per cent is in the legs, only 40 per cent is the upper body. If your legs are not moving well, they are not fast and they are not blocking well, no matter how much strength you have in your upper body, it wont help.

What helps in keeping all the joints strong and flexible is Neerajs attitude to training. He is not a slacker. He is over-enthusiastic in training. It is not that I tell him you have to do 10 minutes and he will step down at 9 minutes and 50 seconds. It will always be 10 minutes or beyond 10 minutes. That makes him different from other athletes, you need that dedication level.

Having to undergo an elbow surgery in 2019 made Chopra smarter and he knows the load his body can take. There was an element of risk involved in the surgery because if Chopra was not able to regain the full extension of his elbow, his career would have possibly hit a roadblock. Eight out of 10 surgeries of the elbow, you dont get that full extension. Strength will come, but getting the range was most important. Luckily with time and proper rehabilitation the range came and the doctor was happy. Otherwise he would not be able to throw.

Smarter and wiser

Post surgery, Chopra stopped punishing his body if he felt a strain or discomfort. He had been out of action for a year and couldnt risk another injury.

Initially he would just push himself through pain. Now he has matured. He knows it is ok not to train when he has not slept well. He knows there is no point doing a morning session without full recovery. He will tell us if he is feeling tightness around say the shoulder or the hip. If the coach says you have to do a 90 kg squat or 90 kg snatch and if he feels he is not able to do it he will give his feedback. He knows how to prevent injury.

Switching on Chopra button

Chopra is extremely confident on the runway once the competition starts. He has been acing the big throws early in competitions and others have been playing catch up. Once inside the stadium, he enters the zone, according to Marwaha. He is best when under pressure. If he is not under pressure, he wont be able to perform in the stadium. In one competition we told him to just relax because it was not a major competition. But in the first two-three rounds he could not throw well. Then he went into the zone. He had to switch on the Neeraj-Chopra-inside-the-stadium button. He is a different guy when he goes inside the stadium, he does not even look at us.

Is Chopra going to have a cheat day after the World Championships final? A rare day on which he can keep the salads aside and dig into pizza. The famous Chopra abstinence is gaining reputation. On his own he says no, I dont want to have it. Because he knows how he will feel the next day.

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MUNCIE, Ind. A Muncie man arrested twice after he allegedly threatened patrons at local fitness centers now stands accused of again threatening to kill one of his accusers.

Brandon J. Peterson, 29, is charged in Delaware Circuit Court 5 with intimidation and attempted obstruction of justice, both Level 6 felonies carrying up to 30 months in prison.

According to an affidavit, Peterson was in the Delaware County jail on June 29 when he said during a phone conversation he intended to "kill two birds with one stone, to get this -----, figure out where she lives (and) kill her in her own home."

In another call that day, Peterson allegedly said he intended to find out "where this dumb ----- lives, and (stalk) her at her home because I have nothing to lose."

Jami Brown, an investigator with the Muncie Police Department, reviewed the phone conversations, which are recorded at the jail.

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In a later interview, Peterson reportedly told police that the woman he was referring to during the June 29 conversations was the person "who he had been jailed for," according to the affidavit.

The Muncie man had been held in the jail since June 8, after he was accused of accosting a woman at Anytime Fitness, 3600 S. Chandler St., making sexually derogatory comments about her workout attire.

After being informed he was no longer welcome at the fitness center, police said, Peterson returned to the southside facility, "yelling obscenities and kicking the door," and vowing to kill the same woman.

In that Circuit Court 5 case, Peterson is set to stand trial Dec. 8 on charges of intimidation and disorderly conduct.

On Sept. 22, Peterson is scheduled to stand trial, also in Circuit Court 5, on four charges filed against him last August two counts of intimidation, battery resulting in bodily injury and disorderly conduct.

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Those counts stem from an April 2021 incident at Planet Fitness, 1301 E. McGalliard Road, where other patrons intervened after the Muncie man began "harassinga female in the gym about what she was wearing and was getting verbally aggressive with her."

Brown reported Peterson was the target of no-trespassing orders from other local businesses over allegations he had referred to people by racial slurs and confronting women about their clothing.

Douglas Walker is a news reporter at The Star Press. Contact him at 765-213-5851 or at dwalker@muncie.gannett.com.

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If your current workout routine is a snoozefest, allow me to make a recommendation: this 5-day full-body workout challenge from POPSUGAR's Class Fitsugar. We've teamed up two of our most hilarious and high-energy trainers comedian and Supernatural coach Raneir Pollard, and dancer and burlesque performer Jake DuPree for a stacked set of workouts you'll really, truly love doing.

The challenge is simple. Allow Pollard and DuPree to lead you through five days of 10- to 30-minute workouts that will have you sweating and smiling ear-to-ear from start to finish (we're not exaggerating). You'll pulse through barre-inspired moves with DuPree and sweat through strength circuits with Pollard, and together, these five workouts will target all of your muscles. You can do each routine without equipment, but have a pair of dumbbells and a Pilates ball handy for an extra challenge.

Complete the challenge right here or find it on YouTube however you sweat, it's that you get it done (and enjoy it) that matters.

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It seems like just yesterday that 5G was barely emerging from the wings, a breakthrough technology that started out in a very few phones and on only a sprinkling of city blocks, with a host of "yeah, but" limitations. Now it's here and almost... ordinary.

It's a step up for sure, and it's so much easier to come by now. But is it something you really need right this very moment in your very next phone? CNET's Lisa Eadicicco delves into that complicated topic and lays out the reasons for and against. Meanwhile, Mike Sorrentino has some advice for the last remaining holdouts using 3G phones.

Those articles are among the many in-depth features and thought-provoking commentaries that appeared on CNET this week. So here you go. These are the stories you don't want to miss.

5G or no 5G? The answer depends on a few factors, like your budget, which carrier you have and how long you plan to hold onto your new phone.

Astronomers are getting their hands on JWST data. Here's what you can expect to see in the near future.

Commentary: Apple's platform has transformed my relationship with exercise, but the focus on Watch metrics is out of sync with my fitness goals.

As 3G service ends in the US, we ask the major carriers if disconnected customers still have to pay and if free phones are still available.

An online community questions society's obsession with automobiles.

"Along the way people are learning so much about our faith and our culture," says executive producer Sana Amanat.

The galaxy is probably the most distant ever found, but it's not the oldest -- it's probably the youngest!

I was keen not to let COVID-19 disrupt my workout regime more than necessary. Here's what I did.

The government's $42.5 billion investment in physical broadband infrastructure could be a game-changer for getting 5G to more places, from suburbs to rural communities.

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Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been put on an individual training plan in order to try and find full fitness before Manchester City's opening game against West Ham on August 7th. Manchester City and the player himself are cautious about getting him back to full fitness.

Haaland didn't appear last night for City in their 2-1 win against Club America, and Pep Guardiola has said he may only get a few minutes in the friendly against Bayern Munich.

Erling Haaland has been put on an individual training programme.

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According to Ben Ransom from Sky Sports News, Erling Haaland has been put on an individual training plan in order to help him regain full fitness before Manchester City's Premier League campaign starts.

City have one more pre-season friendly against Bayern Munich on July 24th and then have the annual curtain raiser for the league season when they take on Liverpool in the Community Shield in the King Power Stadium on July 30th.

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Erling Haaland missed 16 games through injury for Borussia Dortmund last season. The injuries were all muscle related, with the longest run of games being seven for a hip flexor issue.

Manchester City are cautious not to let any of the injuries that plagued him last season resurface ahead of the new campaign.

City would have ideally liked more games before they play West Ham on the 7th of August, with the club really only playing two pre-season games. The Liverpool game may be billed a friendly, but the opportunity to win a trophy won't be passed up by either side.

City are hopeful Erling Haaland can hit the ground running this season and show the goal scoring prowess that has made him one of the most feared attackers in world football.

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