What makes Jacqueline Fernandez stronger

What draws most people to Jacqueline Fernandez, more than her fashion sense in her latest music tracks, is how phenomenally sculpted her physique looks in anything she wears. Leading a glamorous life has its own mercies but looking the part requires undivided attention, discipline and the mindful devotion to achieve it. For Jacqueliene, being and staying fit is more than just looking good for the camera. Her routine has evolved to absorb this into her lifestyle, that privately and subtly stays resilient to her commitment of physical and mental wellbeing.

The strength behind the grace

When Jacqueline made a noticeable comeback on social media after her long hiatus, she made sure to take her fans on this fitness journey with her. She owes much of her physical flexibility to pole fitness, as seen in one of her Instagram reels. Atop a pole, with her muscles taut, her posture poised and her focus unwavering, her effortless movements are evident of the determination she has shown in mastering the skill. The exercise demands a great deal of balance, mental presence, core strength and control that one gradually gains with hardwork and perseverance, making this more as part of her personal journey rather than performative. 

Rituals in rhythm

Jacqueline Fernandez carefully selects her exerises to strike a balance between poise and power. Beyond pole fitness, she relies on aerial acrobats and Pilates, Hatha, Ashtanga, and Iyengar yoga for flexibility and mindfulness.

Food, the healing kind

Her diet is nourishing and intuitive; it is not about denial. She begins her day with a glass of lemon water or honey, and then she eats boiled eggs, fruits, brown rice, dals, and greens, all of which are clean and vibrant. She gets her energy from protein snacks, dry fruits, and coconut water in between shoots.

Jacqueline chooses herbal teas and sensible serving sizes over processed sugar and caffeine. "Starvation isn't the issue. It's about eating with love," she once quoted to say, and it's clear from her skin, physique and mindset. 

Wellness beyond the gym

She's equally dedicated to getting enough sleep. She takes care of herself every day with her signature glow rituals, face massages after working out, morning journaling, and eight hours of sleep. This constancy, this silent return to self, is what makes her so beautiful.

Her mantra? “Consistency over intensity. Balance over burnout. movement that is enjoyable — above all else."

It's the gentle, unwavering force of taking care of yourself every single day, not the pole, aerial silk yoga, Pilates, or green tea at the end of the day, that might be the real secret to Jacqueline's effervescent glow inside out. 

Text by Srishty Chauhan 

Edited by Sabrina Mathews