5 celebrity fitness tips for a quick and efficient workout

A real ‘muscle’ to get into shape with your favourite celebrities endorsed hacks, cannot sound any better. Going over the top and straining yourself out is not always the ideal remedy for your body. Working out to some may feel difficult at best but Bollywood fitness trainers are making it seem effective, efficient and effortless. Of course, there's a catch (and a lot of effort) But the effort doesn't have to be intimidating if done right. In any corner of the world, on the busiest days and in your most comfortable selves it’s still possible to have a good workout session as this guide will lead you with five celebrity fitness hacks for a quick and efficient workout to make fitness your lifestyle.

BOLLYWOOD-APPROVED FITNESS HACKS TO FOLLOW

1. Deanne Pandey's flexibility-friendly yoga 

If you're suffering from anxiety, stress or body discomfort, this video should be a must-watch for you. Deanne’s hip opening yoga helps correct body posture and discomfort. Your morning will definitely feel a lot better if this yoga practice becomes a part of your everyday fitness routine, it's not just for the body but also for overall mental well-being and helps release stress and anxiety. 

2. Alaya F’s balancing on ball adventures

Balancing on the fitness ball? Do it like Alaya. This young actress is a fitness enthusiast who loves to mix-n-match her fitness routines. The way Alaya has managed to practice balancing on the ball can fascinate anyone and everyone apart from that its many benefits are to improve balance, tone muscles, and increase core strength. Quite a hack, quite a training and quite a meditation form, this can serve multiple fitness needs of your body.

3. Kareena Kapoor's 108 Surya Namaskar

The Bollywood diva trusts yoga for the mind, body and soul. Apart from her love for Chakrasana, she loves practising the 108 Surya Namaskars in a row, that's all the fitness inspiration we need. Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) is a Yoga exercise which comprises 12 asanas performed gracefully in sets. It has many health benefits along with mental well-being. 

4. Malaika Arora’s Prithvi Namaskar

Malaika Arora is a renowned Indian actress, dancer, and fitness enthusiast who often demonstrates her love for yoga and holistic fitness practices. Here is the "Prithvi Namaskar" yoga sequence she endorses as part of her wellness routine.

"Prithvi" is the Sanskrit word for earth, and "Namaskar" is a term commonly used in yoga, which translates to "salutation" or "greeting." Therefore, Prithvi Namaskar may be a yoga practice or sequence that aims at grounding and connecting with the Earth for better physical and mental well-being.

5. Shilpa Shetty’s wall pilates technique 

Shilpa Shetty's wall Pilates reel probably contains her doing a set of Pilates exercises using the wall as support or resistance. Wall Pilates is a variation of traditional Pilates that incorporates the wall to enhance balance, flexibility, and strength. The wall acts as a tool for alignment and can also be used for exercises targeting the core, legs, and upper body.

Her reel may be fast-paced and upbeat with Shilpa clearly demonstrating each move, possibly even explaining the benefits and tips for form. For sure, Pilates enthusiasts will find it motivating as she integrates the principles of Pilates with the convenience and accessibility of using a wall at home.

So what hack are you trying for your next workout session?

Text by Trisha Nagpal

Edited by Sabrina Mathews