Actors have to look fit and lean all the time. It is prerequisite in showbiz. Their body is a product that has to look presentable all the time. Even after shooting for long hours, they never skip their exercising routine. It is no joke for an actor to look young for so many years. Lots of hard work goes behind them and one face which never gets highlighted is the face of a fitness trainer. They work round the clock behind these actors to ensure that they are able to achieve the desired results. So, that’s their story.
But what about the masses who want to look like their favourite celebs. People who go to work and work till late have no time for any exercises. Pulling weights in the gym is important as it helps one to look like a macho or a diva. However, even basic yoga exercises could do wonders to you for being fit and achieve a balance state of mind.
It wasn’t just hitting the gym which helped Kareena Kapoor to look size zero on screen. The same goes for Saif Ali Khan who has also started following his girlfriend's footsteps.
The celebrity couple’s yoga teacher, Payal Gidwani, shares some basic tips to feel fit. She along with her husband, Manish Tiwari, teach Yoga to many celebrities.
Sitting for long hours on a chair and in front of the computer can be very tiring. Initially, we fail to realize the damage it can do to our body and it is something which should be tackled immediately. If ignored, it can sprout several health issues such as lower back pain, shoulder pain, spondylitis, cervical problems, migraines, stress disorders, partial blindness and so on. Read on to find out.
1) Firstly on reaching your work place, relax on a chair, keep your eyes shut and take deep breaths. Count 5 while you breathe in count 10 while you breathe out. Repeat this 10 times. It will take time but once your body gets used to it, increase the sets. This is called SAHAJ PRANAYAM. If done daily, it helps in relaxing the nerves system, keeps you stress free and increases concentration from the word go when you start your day.
2) Your eyes get strained; your shoulder and neck tend to become stiff when you sit for long hours in front of the computer. What you need to do is rotate your neck 5 times clock wise and 5 times anticlockwise. This is known as BRAHAMMUDRA. After this, cover your eyes with a wet napkin. For shoulders, rotate it clockwise and anticlockwise 5 times. This helps to calm body and mind and it eventually relaxes you.
3) During your lunch break, stand and twist back left hand first and then right hand. After that, slowly raise both your hands and bend down to stretch your lower back. Next, interlock fingers, put your hands up and lift your heels off the floor. Ensure to breathe normally and repeat this exercise 5 times. This will help to increase blood circulation and release the stress in the body keeping you energetic after lunch.
4) After 2 hours of the lunch break, do a bit of stretching for your leg and back followed by shoulder and neck rotations. This keeps your body and mind energized and it will enable you to push yourself at work.
5) Before leaving office for the day, if possible try doing KAPALBHATI, a process of breathing. Along with that Bhramri Pranayam also plays an important role to distress yourself. To do that, close ears with thumb, keep index finger on your forehead, and rest three fingers on the base of nose touching eyes. Inhale & now exhale out through nose while humming Om. To wrap up, do Om Chanting. It will distress your mind and you will be relaxed before you reach home.
Well, one is never too late to take steps which will make their daily life stress free. Then what you waiting for? Go ahead and unleash these tips to your advantage.
BY MEHUL SATISH THAKKAR
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