Preventive Cardiology & Rehabilitation Specialist. Director-Rehab & Sports Med, Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hosp. Author: The Heart Truth. Views are personal.

Joined January 2010
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My tribute to Savio D'Souza, marathon runner, coach to thousands in SoBo, and more importantly, one of the finest human beings. @procamintl @TataMumMarathon drcontractor.blogspot.com/20…

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Totally agree, exercise is the best ‘medicine’ for all, but not a great wt loss tool, when done in isolation, without dietary modification.
Aerobic exercise is an incredible way to increase your V02 max and increase the odds of you living longer. But please don't use it as a weight loss strategy in isolation. Great tool. Wrong job.
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Agree with @DBelardoMD. use of unproven supplements without specific deficiencies have not shown to help. Interesting that she uses the same phrase I do; with patients and gym rats, who OD on protein- at best you will have 'expensive urine', at worst, it can cause actual damage
At @ASPCardio 2025, Dr. Danielle Belardo @DBelardoMD says 99% of supplements = ‘expensive urine’😬💊 Full interview coming soon. #ASPC2025 #CardioTwitter #EvidenceBasedCare
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More good news- you don't HAVE to achieve 10,000 steps a day for good health. For most health outcomes, 7,000 seems to be 'good enough'. Of course, there's greater benefit when at least some of them are done at a brisk pace. Bottom line- move more. Every bit counts.
23 Jul 2025
What's the optimal number of steps of physical activity that is associated with multiple (9) favorable outcomes? The largest, systematic review of 57 studies, 35 cohorts. 7,000 steps is clinically meaningful; some benefit also seen for 4,000 steps cf 2,000 steps @TheLancet thelancet.com/journals/lanpu…
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19 Jan 2025
Dear curious #cardiacrehab colleagues and trainees! @ICCPR_GlobalCR’s Clinician Certification (CRFC) has updated our module on patient education in CR, thanks to our Chair and subject matter expert Dr. Gabriela Ghisi. Get #ICCPRcertified for $100: globalcardiacrehab.com/Certi… @gabrielamghisi @DrContractor @sherrylgrace
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Was an immense pleasure and privilege to meet the legendary, Sir @Mo_Farah, at the 20th edition of my favourite running event, the @TataMumMarathon. Many congrats and all the best to @anilprocam , @vivekprocam and @procamintl for many more. #TMM2025
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Was fun chatting with @nikunjdalmia on ET Now, about preventive measures for heart disease, including some interesting questions on diet and exercise. Interview is on youtube, too. @ICCPR_GlobalCR
8 Nov 2024
#WATCH | Tune in to Khaane Pe Charchaa with Aashish Contractor from H.N. Reliance Hospital, sharing insights on maximizing your health ROI! @nikunjdalmia @DrContractor @RFhospital
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29 Oct 2024
"If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way."
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𝒫𝒶𝒸𝑒-𝓈𝑒𝓉𝓉𝑒𝓇𝓈... 💪 Our very own among the National Record holders! @ril_foundation | #RelianceFoundation #RFSports #LetsPlay
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Are very high levels of exercise harmful? Let's dive in. 📕Make Sure To Bookmark✅ /1
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Great posters & presenters at @icurehab2024 Vietnam Bijal Dadia, PT attended prior Asia Pacific #ICUrehab conference Now she has completed a large quality improvement project She successfully assembled an interdisciplinary team & changed culture in her ICU in India!
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A lifelong wish to be at the @Olympics. It was the greatest honor &privilege to be in the stands to watch @Neeraj_chopra1, @TheHockeyIndia team (@16Sreejesh @13harmanpreet)& valiant @mirabai_chanu perform. The icing on the cake was having my 80 yr old (going on 40) mother with me
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Nice article on the challenges of implementing #cardiacrehab, an essential, class 1 A therapy, for those with heart disease. In my opinion, a strong referral from the treating cardiologist is most important, and will overcome most other 'barriers'.
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Interesting article on 'Tour de France' nutrition and fueling. Contrary, to the current trend of 'carbs' being the 'villain', they are the mainstay of very long distance endurance exercise.
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India’s first ever Olympic house at Paris 2024 is here 🇫🇷🤝🇮🇳 A special message from Mrs. Nita Ambani, IOC Member & Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, joined by PT Usha, president of the Indian Olympic Association, as India gears up to host its first ever Olympic hospitality house in its 100 years of Olympic history at the Paris games💙 #MyIndiaHouse #Paris2024 #OlympicsonJioCinema #WeAreTeamIndia #IndiaAtParis24 | @RFYouthSports #MyIndiaHouse
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Aashish Contractor retweeted
14 Jun 2024
@ICCPR_GlobalCR and @SolveChd are delivering a Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation Global Forum in August. We are seeking input from #cardiacrehab experts via a brief survey Have your say – complete & share the below survey! redcap.sydney.edu.au/surveys…
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Time flies. We need to get ready for our cardiac rehab program at @RFhospital to get re-certified, too. It's been a great journey, which allows us to measure up our outcomes, with the best in the world.
9 Jun 2024
Replying to @ICCPR_GlobalCR
@ICCPR_GlobalCR’s program certification is 2 years old 🎂! 3-year re-certifications will start soon, & thanks to the steering committee 👏, the process has been launched: globalcardiacrehab.com/Progr… (scroll down). Get #ICCPRcertified today: globalcardiacrehab.com/Progr… We measure ⤴️!
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Aashish Contractor retweeted
25 May 2024
Our Chair Elect @gabrielamghisi just received @worldheartfed's award for the best video campaign on ICCPR's video series about the importance of #cardiacrehab, which she led on #WorldHeartDay2023. Learn more: world-heart-federation.org/w… #WorldHeartSummit
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Amazing photographs
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