EWOT to Cryo, experts decode wellness practices on celebrities social media

Sharing a video of himself running on a treadmill while preparing for his next Fighter Anil Kapoor sparked a discussion around oxygen therapy While some praised the actor others questioned if it was safe for a 66yearold to try the therapyExpert speaksEWOT or exercising with oxygen therapy helps in improving cellular respiration and athletic and mental performance It attempts to increase oxygenation of the tissues and cells which in turn can lead to improved blood circulation It stimulates the immune system and helps in recovery after exercise It also reduces inflammation and improves cardiovascular healthIt is safe for a man of Mr Kapoorrsquos age to practice it There is no age barrier for this therapy In fact as per considerations it is believed to prevent the onset of agerelated diseases So apart from athletes it is expected that people of a higher age group practice itRakul Preet mdash CryoSharing a video from a snowladen region Rakul Preet Singh was seen practicing cryotherapy ldquoat 15 degreesrdquo Singh an ardent fitness enthusiast is known to adopt a variety of forms to maintain her athletic levelsExpert speaksCryotherapy exposes the body to cold temperatures for several minutes Research has shown that exposing yourself to such extreme conditions for a few minutes can help relieve symptoms of migraines nerve irritation mood disorders and joint pains There are mental benefits as well like the prevention of dementia and postworkout muscular recovery The therapy puts the body in an antiinflammatory state which is why athletes use itDino Morea mdash Plantbased dietDino Morea tells midday that he has been ldquoexperimenting with a plantbased dietrdquo ldquoI am beginning to understand that we need an ample amount of protein from different plant sources like dals millets and cereals There is protein in vegetables nuts and dry fruits You only need to know where to get it fromrdquoExpert speaksThe opinion that a plantbased diet is helpful is true Proteins are composed of amino acids and there are nine essential amino acids that the body needs The amino acid profile that is present in each protein is different and plantbased foods when consumed in various combinations can help one get all the essential amino acids If in a day you consume one kind of pulse dairy product like yogurt nuts and seeds you can get a variety of amino acids from these different sources Also because these are derived from plants they are available in their natural form have a high fibre content and are easier to digest We tell people to have one gram of protein per kilo body weight and what people donrsquot know is that apart from the traditional protein sources carbs also have some amounts of protein They all eventually add up to help you meet your requirements I would suggest meateaters include some form of plantbased protein in their diet As for vegans Irsquod recommend including two protein sources in each meal Shilpa Shetty mdash stabilityShilpa Shetty Kundra performs a bunch of highoctane strength training and functional training exercises However her Instagram feed is also generously peppered with glimpses of seemingly innocuous workouts like the birddog which may appear rather simplistic Making a case for enhancing stability Shettyrsquos posts are reminders to individuals who only adhere to weightlifting activities to develop a more holistic approachExpert speaksAs an orthopaedic surgeon I see people with all sorts of issues that would not be there if they had integrated stability and mobility exercises into their routine Strengthbased exercises are important and HIIT is good for heart health but improving and maintaining stability and mobility is important too Mobility is the range of motion that a joint should be able to comfortably move through while stability is maintaining control of a joint movement by coordinating actions of the neuromuscular system Working on this balance prevents injuries When it comes to mobility people should work on their shoulders wrists thoracic spine hips and ankles As for stability training the cervical and lumbar spine knees and feet is essential to improve movementFrom left Dr Manan Vora orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine expert Krushmi Chheda celebrity sports scientist and nutritionist