Anushka Sen is showing off her Pilates moves – in her workout clothes. In a new social media post the Indian actress and model flaunts her amazing figure and Pilates skills by doing some impressive moves on the reformer. “Hanging out 🤍😋,” she captioned the post. How does she approach diet, fitness, and wellness? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.
1. Cycling, Badminton, Exercise
In a YouTube video Anushka describes her approach to fitness. “Like I love cycling, I play badminton, I exercise,” she says, adding that they are “a few things that I really enjoy.” She adds: “I think as an actor more than staying in shape for me, being active is very important and these activities actually keep me very active and I feel really good after these exercises.”
2. Yoga
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“I do yoga sometimes,” she adds in the video. According to the American Osteopathic Association, there are more than 100 different types, or schools, of yoga. Most practices include breathing exercises, meditation, and assuming postures (sometimes called asana or poses) that stretch and flex various muscle groups.“The relaxation techniques incorporated in yoga can lessen chronic pain, such as lower back pain, arthritis, headaches and carpal tunnel syndrome,” Natalie Nevins, DO, a board-certified osteopathic family physician and certified Kundalini Yoga instructor in Hollywood, California, explained to them. “Yoga can also lower blood pressure and reduce insomnia.”
Other physical benefits of yoga include:
- increased flexibility
- increased muscle strength and tone
- improved respiration, energy and vitality
- maintaining a balanced metabolism
- weight reduction
- cardio and circulatory health
- improved athletic performance
- protection from injury
3. Strength Training
Strength training is also a big part of her approach to exercise. “Leg daysss,” she captioned an Instagram Reel, demonstrating squats, lunges, and leg presses. According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:
- Develop strong bones
- Manage your weight
- Enhance your quality of life
- Manage chronic conditions
- Sharpen your thinking skills
4. Hydration
Hydration is also a part of Anushka’s approach to exercse. Here she is drinking out of a coconut. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is important for a variety of reasons. Water helps get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.
5. Pilates
In her recent post, Anushka shows off her Pilates moves. According to research, Pilates exercises are designed to increase muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility, and to improve posture and balance. Experts maintain that it is a great workout for leaning out.
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