Malaika, Taapsee, Rakul give tips to get back in the rhythm of training

Taapsee PannuAdd light weights to get into training modeWe are excited to go out but lets not end up getting home quarantined again just because of the need to repair that muscle You need to continue with functional training and add only light weights to get back into training mode Also begin with jogging and graduate to running over the next few days The monsoon will soon set in so when its pouring open the windows for some fresh air and work out using an exercise mat and follow it up with functional trainingI start my day with pranayam followed by an hour of functional training The objective of my home training is to work each and every muscle of the bodyFor my share of cardio workout I run in the parking lot of my residential complex covering about two kilometres This schedule goes on for six days and on the seventh day I usually do an extensive cleaning of the house to compensate for some light workout and stretching There are days when my muscles havent recovered fully so they hurt Thats when I know I need to take a breakI eat five to six times a day in controlled portions I start my day with a tablespoon of ghee and black salt and have a banana postworkout to compensate for the glutamine lost from the body I have been following a diet plan that nutritionist Munmun Ganeriwal has devised for me She has added a light midmeal between all my major meals which either includes seasonal fruits like mango watermelon or kokum sherbet or gond katira which is a natural cooler for the body I finish my last meal by 7 pm which gives my body enough time to digest it before I sleepAlways eat 70 per cent of your total capacity which will not overburden the body metabolismMalaika AroraRestarting wont be a problemAs long as you are dedicated to your fitness regime restarting wont be a problem You can continue doing the exercises that youve been doing during the lockdownYou need to take out 30 minutes every day for your workout It could be yoga weight training or any physical activity that can help you remain fit and agile Gyms and fancy equipments are a bonus but till they reopen following a dedicated workout routine outdoors will keep you going Doing yoga asanas like the surya namaskar halasana naukasana and headstand are good for abs and blood circulation Doing squats simple ab and weight exercises help in the long run I believe in eating in moderation regardless of the lockdown My vegan and nondairy diet helps me feel healthy during minimum movement times I dont believe in fad diets Instead include more gutfriendly food How and when you eat makes more difference than what you eat Fitness has to be a way of life to achieve longlasting results It does not happen overnightRakul Preet SinghBiggest myth that body wont be able to take the strain after a breakAs soon as the lockdown was lifted I went for an eightkilometre run which I will gradually increase to 10 kilometres It is good to breathe in fresh air and be out in the open when exercising At the same time we have to ensure we take the necessary safety precautions wear masks and maintain physical distancing Given the current scenario it is most important to have a healthy body The biggest myth is that your body wont be able to bear the strain of exercise after over two months of sitting at home Your body will tell you when you are tired and thats when you need to stop It could differ for different people mdash some may reach their threshold after 20 minutes others after an hour If you are still scared to opt for strenuous exercises begin by walking and follow it up by stretching Its the best way to begin exercising again There are exercise tutorials on the Internet find one that suits you in the absence of a gymThe cheatsWhats your cheat mealIts always a battle between pizza and butter chicken Its tough to choose between the twoCheat meal versus cheat dayIts never a cheat meal for me Its always a cheat day mdash almost every single dayDo you compensate for itYes when I have a shooting schedule coming up I start eating right I have light dinners and drink lots of water to cleanse my body I also walk for at least 45 minutes dailyIn Himansh Kohlis fridgeProtein barsVitamin waterNutellaRaspberriesEggsFitness tips that work for Shashank VyasYou need to work out with a positive mental attitude and compete with yourself Comparing yourself with others distracts you from your goal Walking up and down the building staircase and doing stretching exercises helpsCatch up on all the latest entertainment news and gossip here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest news