The Journey Of Adnaan Shaikh From Content Creator To Owning His Gym & Brand '07 Fitness'.

Adnaan Shaikh, better known as a member of Team 07, has never failed to captivate his audiences with his substance and athleticism. Adnaan, who became a social media celebrity because to his incredible content talents, began his professional life as a content developer and video creator and has amassed a big fan network over the years. Adnaan recently realised one of his aspirations when he reopened his own gym and received a lot of love and support from his fellow athletes and admirers.

Adnaan's family and friends gleefully supported him as he proceeded on yet another great voyage. To show their support for their friend, celebrities such as Faisal Shaikh, Akanksha Puri, Riva Arora, and Amir Siddique attended the launch. Adnaan has always been interested in fitness and wanted to pursue anything related to it.

As a result, he began focusing on his body at the age of 18 and has always been interested in fitness and bodybuilding. Adnaan's journey began with him sharing his connection to fitness and his ups and downs on Tiktok and Musically, where he gained a lot of love and respect from the viewers.There was a point in his life when he felt extremely demotivated by the way his body looked, the clothes were too loose, and the way people around him looked at him, which shook his confidence, and he knew that this had to change. When making content, he discussed his on-again, off-again fitness journey, and now that he has reached these heights, he wants to continue and assist others begin their fitness journey. His father has been an enormous backer of his journey from content creation to establishing his own gym. The goal is to encourage as many people as possible to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

Sharing his experiences, Adnaan says, “I am thankful to everyone, because of whom this journey became possible my family, friends, and lovely fans. This is my solo venture and it feels great to share the same journey of motivation towards fitness with everyone. I look forward to more opportunities and wish to share it with everyone.

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Manish Malhotra, Brings To The IIFA 2023 Stage For Fashion That Transforms & Inspires.

One of the highlights of IIFA Rocks is a special collection by Bollywood's favourite designer.

Farah Khan and Rajkummar Rao will open for IIFA Rocks 2023, which will feature performances by Amit Trivedi, Badshah, Sunidhi Chauhan, Nucleya, Mika, and Sukhbir Singh.

Vicky Kaushal and Abhishek Bachchan will host the IIFA Awards 2023, with live performances by Salman Khan, Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nora Fatehi, and Rakul Preet Singh.

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May 12, 2023: The year's greatest calendar event is less than two weeks away, and expectations are undoubtedly high. For the second year in a row, the International Indian Film Academy and Awards (IIFA) is coming back to Yas Island in Abu Dhabi for its 23rd edition. The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Miral, Abu Dhabi's premier curator of immersive spaces and experiences, will host it on May 26th and 27th, 2023. For the seventh consecutive year, NEXA is the title sponsor.

Ravi Menon, Co-chairman of Sobha Realty's communiqué, “We are delighted to be the title sponsors of the 23rd edition of IIFA Weekend. The event will witness the presence of the who’s who of the Indian film industry with the glitz and glamour that makes Indian cinema widely popular. With a rich culture of performing arts in our nation itself, we are honoured to recognize and celebrate the long-standing allure of Indian cinema and its outstanding contributors. Indian films are watched across the world, and we are pleased to welcome the numerous actors, artists, and talents of our nation, further bringing Indian cinema to a global audience. IIFA Awards recognizes the highest quality and artistic expressions in the Indian film sector, just like we at Sobha Realty recognize the value of quality, art, and design in our work.”

“IIFA today is not just seen as an engaging celebration of Indian cinema, music, fashion and culture, it is the ultimate experience in global entertainment, which resonates with NEXA’s core values of ‘inspire’ and ‘create’,” states Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Director, Marketing and Sales, Maruti Suzuki India, outlining on why the collaboration has been so successful and aiming to set a seven-year high with its 23rd edition.

The fashion component, which NEXA curates with an established designer each year, has become one of the highlights of the NEXA IIFA weekend. It focuses on the essence of the brand, to 'create' and 'inspire'. This year, Manish Malhotra will awe and impress with his unique brand of larger-than-life glamour at the much-anticipated fashion extravaganza, and he will be honoured with a special IIFA award for Outstanding Achievement in Fashion in Cinema to recognise his globally acclaimed presence in the fashion and film industries.

For 33 years, the fashion designer has been a part of the Hindi cinema business. He pioneered the use of style in costume design in Ram Gopal Varma's musical romance Rangeela. Urmila Matondkar's skater dresses, cute-as-a-button berets, surprisingly sexy high-waist jeans, and tantalising oversized men's shirts from the 1995 film are still in style after 28 years.

Manish's avant-garde display of sportswear and athleisure in Karan Johar's 1998 directorial, the Shah Rukh-Kajol-Rani Mukerji movie Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, introduced numerous international fashion companies to the Indian market. Manish Malhotra, the stylist and entrepreneur, started his namesake line in 2005. He now has three flagship stores in three of India's most vibrant metropolises: Mumbai, Delhi, and Hyderabad, with his first overseas location opening shortly in Dubai. He has also ventured into other markets, such as jewellery, and even has his own beauty brand.

Several Bollywood A-listers and personalities from different sectors regularly wear 'Manish Malhotra' couture at nuptials and red-carpet galas. Manish has rewritten and redefined fashion over the last three decades, from Kareena Kapoor's trendsetting Patiala salwar and T-shirt look in Jab We Met to Priyanka Chopra's lehenga-sneakers runaway bride look in Anjaana Anjaani to sequined sarees with bralettes and chikankari lehengas with cut-away infinity blouses.

“The collection is reflective of ‘old world charm meets the new world’ to create something breakthrough and imaginative. This collaboration aligns our joint synergy of innovation, progress and creativity which inspires with NEXA and we are excited to exhibit our line at IIFA Rocks 2023.,” Manish reveals.

The IIFA will be held at the Etihad Arena, the Middle East's largest state-of-the-art indoor entertainment complex and part of the idyllic Yas Bay Waterfront. The Awards will be hosted by Vicky Kaushal and Abhishek Bachchan, featuring live performances by some of Bollywood's top stars, including Salman Khan, Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nora Fatehi, and Rakul Preet Singh.

Farah Khan, who co-hosted the 22nd edition of IIFA Rocks with Aparshakti Khurrana in May of last year, will be returning to entertain with her legendary, irrepressible wit. This year's co-host is actor Rajkummar Rao. With their performances this year, Amit Trivedi, Badshah, Sunidhi Chauhan, Nuchelya, Mika, and Sukhbir Singh will electrify the stage!

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"Zombie Facial", A New 'In' Thing For a Good Skin. Read Everything About This Treatment

The plasmatic effect, which Ford described as the dilatations of blood vessels that are inundated with oxygen-rich blood, is where the term "zombie" first appeared.

Dr. Parsa's of Beverly Hills, LA has been practicing for a treatment called the Renewal Mask, which is a customized version of the DMK Enzyme Therapy protocol. DMK's founder, Danné Montague-King, likens enzymes to nature's biological catalysts, and the transfer messenger enzymes utilized in the mask "hydrolyze dead cells, increase oxygenation, boost cellular energy, encourage new collagen and elastin formation, and flush out cellular waste and debris." This process is achieved via reverse osmosis, which Dr. Parsa describes as "forcing fluid through the cell membranes to flush out impurities, increase circulation, and deliver fresh, oxygenated blood to the skin."

Aguilar explains that the mask itself is made from fermented beta-glucan, a humectant that helps to repair the skin barrier while being a powerful immune modulator. "Beta-glucan stimulates our Langerhans cells, which initiate the immune and reparative functions of the skin," she says. She has seen it help everything from healing burns and abrasions to treating acne, eczema/psoriasis, rosacea, and premature aging. "The mask has concentrated amounts of beta-glucan, making it an in-office treatment rather than an at-home mask."

The "zombie" nickname comes from the appearance of the plasmatic effect, which Ford describes as the dilation of blood vessels that are flooded with oxygen-rich blood. This leaves visible striations in the skin, a pattern of red lines tracing the lymph and circulation pathways under the skin, as the fluids rebalance. For about 10 to 15 minutes, you can also see which areas are blocked by visible contrast. "The more striations, the better the skin's circulation," Aguilar says. "The treatment is significant because it allows us to work underneath the skin to build and repair our skin's structure and to see how our facial lymphatic and circulatory systems are performing."

Who Can Get the Zombie Facial?

Ford and Aguilar both consider this mask to be transformative for their clients' skin. "The fact that this treatment helps with internal circulation and flushing out toxins makes it appropriate for everyone," Ford says. "Dry clients that are prone to broken capillaries, those with stubborn melasma, and even those with acne — in fact, after receiving the enzyme treatment, cystic breakouts are usually flat and healing." She loves that it requires no downtime and has no restrictions (even pregnant clients can use it), but mostly it's the results that make this a cult favorite. "After three treatments, there is a significant difference in their skin: firm collagen, smooth texture, and brightened, glowing undertone."

Jessica's (client) Zombie-Facial Experience

The treatment begins with preparing the skin to receive the enzyme therapy. Aguilar cleansed my face, neck, and décolletage using DMK Deep Pore Cleanser, which was applied using a brush. The next step is to apply one of the brand's exfoliants, selected based on the skin's condition. For my skin, she applied a cinnamon-smelling exfoliant and held up a small fan just in case it tingled (but it didn't). Then comes the pre-mask active ingredients — in my case, a form of vitamin C that comes in a powder form for stability and tyrosinase-inhibiting ingredients to treat hyperpigmentation via DMK Melanotech Drops. (If you get the powder vitamin C, make sure not to breathe in while it's being applied or you'll cough.)

Then comes the enzyme mask itself, which Aguilar mixes in a bowl and activates with a product from the line. She brushes it on, beginning at the base of the décolletage, using outward motions to create a V formation. The mask has a cool and jelly-like consistency when it's painted on, and I will admit that it does not smell appetizing — it actually smells kind of like cold, putrid oatmeal. It was ultimately painted everywhere on my face aside from my eyes, nostrils, and mouth, where it was left to dry for 45 minutes.

The drying is the important, but not-so-fun, part. As I learned, the sensation of your rushing lymph and blood flow feels like being tickled. The areas with the best functioning pathways will start to feel it soonest. My neck, chest, and shoulders always get the itchy sensation first, but as I have made progress unblocking my pathways, I now feel the ticklish sensation along my hairline, nose, eyelids, and ears. Even my clavicles felt itchy last time. But you can't scratch anywhere, because if the mask cracks, you'll lose out on the benefits.

As the mask dries and hardens, the texture also feels rough and uncomfortable against the skin. They tell you that if you experience pulsing or throbbing (not the painful kind), it's the plasmatic effect at work, building collagen and elastin fibers. The mask also gets tighter and tighter as it dries, to the point that I didn't even close my mouth fully for fear of it cracking. Even knowing that the discomfort is a good thing, I remember thinking to myself, "They should call this the 'devil's facial,' because it's hell under here."

When it was time to remove the mask, Aguilar brushed on more cleanser and massaged over the mask, alternating with hot towels, until it broke and could be easily removed. We waited for the striations to pop up so I could note my progress, and then I was sent on my way with my "goodie bag" of travel-size DMK products appropriate for my skin concerns.

Client's feedback on Zombie-Facial

It usually takes three to six sessions to get your pathways cleared, at which point you can switch to monthly maintenance treatments. As per a client's communiqué, "After four treatments, the difference in my skin is remarkable. Just the other day, celebrity makeup artist Sir John called me "glowy" on a Zoom call." She added, "My dermatitis has completely healed, and my inflammatory breakouts have stopped. There is still a slightly dry patch under the tip of my nose, but I'm so relieved that the redness and dermatitis are gone and my confidence has been restored."

Jessica Ourisman further continues, "I've discontinued using exfoliants and retinoids while my skin barrier heals, but one product I found immensely helpful during the process has been the microbiome-saving Biojouvé Living Biome Essentials Serum + Activating Mist Duo ($225). I've been so determined to see progress that I applied an oxygenating mask — the CO2 Lift Carboxy Gel Treatment ($100) — the weekend before, which flushed the skin with oxygen by using carbon dioxide to harness the Bohr effect. I also wore a top by Elastique to help stimulate my lymph and completed five rounds of Wim Hof breathwork to hyperoxygenate my blood as the mask was drying. Anecdotally speaking, we did notice improvement in my striations, and I will try these techniques again next time. However, it will still take one to two more treatments before I see adequate improvement to move onto the maintenance protocol."

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