Devlina Kumar in Sari Shares Intense Weight-Lifting Workout

Devlina Kumar recently hit the gym. And she had a very non-traditional workout outfit on. She shared a video on Instagram of herself lifting weights. In it, Kumar wore a gorgeous sari. She captioned the post, “So My kind of Valentine’s Day and Saraswati Pujo together. How could I not workout on the Day of love. Also How could I not wear a yellow saree on Saraswati pujo. So Had to combine these two and loved it. Ps:- Saree main Naree, who lifts.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Devlina Kumar stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She’s Eating Less Sugar

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Kumar opened up about her diet and exercise with Telegraph India. She says that she is limiting the amount of sugar in her diet. “I weighed 82 kg in college but gradually realised I had to be fit and feel confident about who I am,” she says. “Working out is a part of my lifestyle now. I am a foodie and I love sweets. This year, I have successfully limited my sugar intake. I went from consuming something sweet everyday to twice a week only.”

2. She Works Out Regularly

Kumar is making exercise a priority. She tells Telegraph India that she is trying to workout on a regular basis, especially after she slips up. “I was on a family trip to Europe earlier this year, where my workout regime got a little off track and I gained 3 kg. But once I was back, I took three months to shed that. It is still not easy for me, but I try to follow my routine.”

3. She Does Squats

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Kumar also likes to do squats to keep herself in shape. In the previous video, she is seen doing squats with a barbell. Piedmont.org states that squats are a great exercise to do. “Squats are a compound, multi-joint movement, Hardwick explains, which means they exercise several muscles groups. When you perform a squat, you’re working your calves, quads, hamstrings, glutes, core and part of your back. A squat has more overall benefits than, say, a bicep curl, which strengthens an isolated area.”

4. She Runs

Kumar likes to run to keep herself in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself at the gym. In it, Kumar is seen running back and forth. She captioned the post, “Saturday vibes.. Supersets in the gym after outdoor cycling!” FloTrack.org states that running has a lot of benefits. “Running and jogging is an aerobic exercise, and you’re working out both your heart and lungs while doing so. This will also lead to a lower resting heart rate, lower bad cholesterol in your blood and lower blood pressure. You don’t need to run an obscene amount of miles every day to get these benefits, either. Those who just run a couple of minutes a day decrease their risk of cardiovascular death by 58 percent. If you have a hard time running, you can still give your heart a workout by jogging or walking.”

5. She Weight Lifts

As you can see from her recent video, Kumar loves weightlifting to stay in shape. The Mayo Clinic says that strength training has a lot of benefits. “By stressing your bones, strength training can increase bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Strength training can help you manage or lose weight, and it can increase your metabolism to help you burn more calories. Strength training can reduce the signs and symptoms of many chronic conditions, such as arthritis, back pain, obesity, heart disease, depression and diabetes.”

Sanya Malhotra is a successful actress, known for her roles in films like Dangal, Photograph, Love Hostel, and Kathal. Besides her acting career, Malhotra ensures she stays fit and active. She recently shared a video on Instagram showing herself standing on one leg on a bosu ball with the caption, “Difficulty level - @tridevpandey doing his aawara bhawre dance.” Here's a closer look at some of her favorite workouts.

1. She Uses A Bosu Ball

In her Instagram post, Malhotra is seen on a bosu ball. Fitness Advisory states that these exercises are very beneficial. “Because the BOSU ball is unstable when it is used dome-side down, users are forced to use more muscles, thereby improving overall strength. The use of this unstable platform works muscles that are usually unused during typical workouts. Routine exercises such as lunges, squats, lifts, and push ups can also be more intense when the ball is used. This result is more challenging workouts. along with more effective strength training.”

2. She Jumps Rope

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Malhotra shared some of her favorite workouts in this Instagram video. In it, she is seen jumping rope. ACE Fitness states that jumping rope is very beneficial. “Jumping rope can increase the elasticity and resiliency of lower-leg muscles, leading to a reduced risk of lower-leg injuries. Calf raises can strengthen the lower leg, but if the muscle tissue becomes too tight it could increase the risk of a number of lower-leg injuries including achilles tendon strain or plantar fasciitis. Jumping rope regularly strengthens the calf muscles and improves the elasticity of the surrounding tendons and fascia. To increase elasticity, try to land on the ball of the foot first, but let your heels go all of the way down to the ground.”

3. She Does Yoga

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Malhotra is seen doing yoga poses in the previous Instagram post. Yoga is very beneficial. John Hopkins Medicine states, “Yoga improves strength, balance and flexibility. Slow movements and deep breathing increase blood flow and warm up muscles, while holding a pose can build strength. Yoga is as good as basic stretching for easing pain and improving mobility in people with lower back pain. The American College of Physicians recommends yoga as a first-line treatment for chronic low back pain.”

4. She Lifts Weights

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Malhotra is seen doing deadlifts with a barbell in her Instagram post. Lifting weights has a lot of benefits. ACE Fitness reports, “Using maximal loads for compound (multi-joint) movements like the deadlift, squat-to-shoulder press, bent-over row or chest press can improve intermuscular coordination, which is the ability of many muscles to work together to generate and control high levels of force through multiple joints.”

5. She Does Hanging Crunches

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Malhotra likes to do core workouts to stay in shape. In her Instagram post, she is seen doing hanging abdominal crunches. Core workouts are very important to do. The Mayo Clinic states, “Your core is the central part of your body. It includes your pelvis, lower back, hips and stomach. The stomach muscles sometimes are called abs. Core exercises train the muscles in your core to work in harmony.”

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is a successful actress. She recently hit the gym for a workout. She shared a video of her session on Instagram. In it, Prabhu is seen in a green t-shirt and gray pants. She captioned the post, “One day at a time.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Samantha Ruth Prabhu stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Bikes

Prabhu shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. One thing she likes to do is bike ride. She will even do it when it is cloudy out. She shared this video on Instagram of herself and some others going for a ride. Prabhu captioned the post, “Riding in the rain with the best company.”

2. She Weight Trains

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Prabhu likes to weight train. She shared some of her favorite workouts in this video she posted on her Instagram. In it, she is seen doing squats with a barbell, hip thrusts with a barbell, deadlifts with hand weights, and Bulgarian split squats with hand weights. Prabhu captioned the post, “Switch it up. My Thursday routine with @brahmin_bull.”

3. She Does Aerial Yoga

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One thing Prabhu does to stay in shape is aerial yoga. She shares a lot of photos of herself doing it on Instagram. In this photo, Prabhu is seen upside down in the silks. She captioned the post, “Life is a balance of holding on and letting go.” Aerial yoga, like all forms of yoga, has a lot of benefits. Ace Fitness reports that a study shows that aerial yoga can help with heart health. “The study revealed that a single 50-minute session of Aerial Yoga burned an average of 320 calories and yielded cardiovascular effects in the range of low- to moderate-intensity exercise. Both of these findings suggest Aerial Yoga is an effective form of exercise for promoting good health. After the six-week long Aerial Yoga program, participants experienced significant improvements in several health risk factors such as body weight, body-fat percentage and blood pressure. The combined improvements in these risk factors suggest that participants reduced their risk for a cardiovascular heart disease event, such as a heart attack, by approximately 10 percent over the course of the six-week intervention.”

4. She Works Out Without Equipment

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Prabhu likes to hit the gym or go outside to workout. But that’s not the only way she does so. Prabhu also does equipment free exercises. In this video she posted on Instagram, she’s seen doing an equipment free fitness challenge. She captioned the post, “Kickstart your 2022 with this no equipment 'level- up’ challenge and feel the BURN 🤓🔥When my trainer @junaid.shaikh88 challenges me.. I challenge you 😜 .. let’s do it #levelupchallenge.”

5. She Works With A Trainer

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As she wrote in the previous post’s caption, Prabhu works with a trainer to help herself stay in shape. Ace Fitness states that having a trainer has a lot of benefits. “Fitness can be confusing. There is a lot of information to sort through. Eat this, not that. Cardio before or after strength training? Your trainer can help you find credible information and provide direction on your fitness journey. A trainer can help remove the guesswork so you can put all your energy toward accomplishing your goals.”

Indian actress Sara Ali Khan is giving her 45 million Instagram followers a look at what a typical core workout looks like. Khan, 28, shared a video of herself wearing green shorts and a sports bra, doing slow, controlled abdominal exercises on a Pilates reformer machine. “Start your day right, hold your core tight. I shall invest in some more gym wear soon! Till then I’m more than happy in my green,” reads the text over her post. Khan famously lost almost 90 pounds through diet and exercise—here’s how the star keeps it off and focuses on her health.

1. Her Fitness Goals

Khan changes up her fitness goals depending on her work—for example, having to look a certain way for a certain role. “But my fitness endeavor started before the realization that I wanted to become an actor,” she told Elle India. “My fitness goal is to wake up every morning and get in at least an hour of some form of exercise so I am a stronger and happier version of myself. I think the hormones that one has going after a good workout and just the feeling of satisfaction and conviction in yourself after a good workout is irreplaceable. That feel-good-serotonin that just rushes through your body is my goal.”

2. Moody Day Workouts

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Khan does specific workouts to lift her mood when she needs a boost. “Usually a swim or a boxing session helps,” she told Elle India. “But if it's an extremely low day, and then I think a piece of chocolate that guilts me into working out even harder the next day keeps me going.”

3. 90-Pound Weight Loss

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Khan lost almost 90 pounds and transformed her life. “My weight loss journey has been a profound learning experience, unveiling crucial insights into wellness and self-care,” she told Lifestyle Asia. “The massive impact nutrition has on overall fitness has been my key takeaway from my journey. It is rightly said beauty truly begins in the kitchen. I have come to appreciate the nourishing power of natural ingredients for nurturing my skin from within.”

4. Yoga, Meditation, and Self-Care

Khan has a holistic approach to health and beauty. “I think beauty tips are very subjective because it depends on how comfortable you are with the products you use,” she told Lifestyle Asia. “But for me a couple of these things are essential on a daily routine basis – a good, nourishing shower gel with skin conditioners, an effective sunscreen and lots of water throughout the day. I usually keep an hour in the day to meditate or practice yoga which also lets me unwind and relax.”

5. Her Fitness Advice

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Khan has good advice for fitness beginners. “Don’t get disappointed if you don’t see immediate results, anything worth it takes time,” she told Elle India. “Look good, feel good, work harder—I work out better when I look better so dress for yourself in the gym. Set a weekly target for yourself with a reward system, so you can keep going. Working out is just half the battle, eating right is as important. Change up your routine; body, mind and souls enjoy variation in workout!”

Sara Ali Khan is used to costume changes; after all, she’s the star of many movies, including Kedarnath and Simmba. But never have we seen her wear so many outfits (including swimsuits) than in her new video she just posted, tagging celebrity stylist Ami Patel. It came with a poem: “Try try try 👗👙👖 / Till it’s almost brain fry 🧠🤯 / But I know the real reason why 💁🏻‍♀️ / You make me go through all this- yell scream and cry 😿 / And not gonna lie 🙅🏻‍♀️ I love the effort you consistently apply 🙌 @stylebyami” Responded the stylist in the comments: “ONLY YOU would put the GUTS to post your trial pictures but then you look 💣 even in these trial images @saraalikhan95 LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU ❤️❤️❤️” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sara Ali Khan stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. This is How She Got Into Fitness

“For me, it all started in New York. I weighed 96kg and had a year to go before I graduated. The transition from pizza to salad and from lethargy to cardio is how I kickstarted my fitness journey. I simply started eating healthy and began working out when in New York. There were so many different types of classes in that city, from functional training to boxing to cycling. But because I was so overweight at the start, [my routine] was more about cardio-heavy workouts like walking, cycling and hitting the treadmill—so that I could lose the weight before entering the intermediate forms of exercise,” she told Vogue.

2. Sara Ali Khan Has This Workout Trick

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“The main thing for me is to get any form of workout at least six times a week,” she has said. “I recently discovered that on YouTube you can change the playback speed of songs. So now I can actually work out to pretty much any song depending on the pace of it. I can always make it 1.25, 1.5 or two times faster than the original track, so that makes it a lot easier,” Sara Ali Khan told Vogue.

3. She Does Vinyasa Yoga

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Sara Ali Khan enjoys Vinyasa yoga. “The potential health benefits of yoga include:

• Stress reduction. A number of studies have shown that yoga may help reduce stress and anxiety. It can also enhance your mood and overall sense of well-being.
• Improved fitness. Practicing yoga may lead to improved balance, flexibility, range of motion and strength.
• Management of chronic conditions. Yoga can help reduce risk factors for chronic diseases, such as heart disease and high blood pressure. Yoga might also help alleviate chronic conditions, such as depression, pain, anxiety and insomnia,” says the Mayo Clinic.

4. She Does Pilates

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“Pilates-based exercises performed along with standard exercise programs were more effective for improving balance and quality of life than standard exercise programs alone,” write the authors of one study. “Pilates mat exercises contributed to increase in the strength and endurance of core muscles in post delivered women and even improve the fitness of women by improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness and decrease in the girth measurements,” says another study.

5. She Has Had PCOS

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Sara Ali Khan has talked about having PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) on Koffee With Karan. “I was 96 kgs. Actually, I had PCOS. I still do. And, because of that, I think I put on the amount of weight that I did. Because of that, there was also a hormone problem.” Other celebrities—from Leah Michele to Victoria Beckham—have had PCOS, and so has celebrity trainer Jillian Michaels. “PCOS – short for polycystic ovarian syndrome is a health condition that affects 1 in 10 women. Literally, it's the development of small fluid filled sacs or ‘cysts’ in the ovaries and it’s caused by a hormone imbalance. Too much androgenic hormones (testosterone, DHEA) and not enough estrogen. PCOS is also linked to insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes,” she once wrote. “Therefore, in my opinion, when it comes to PCOS the key is to look for the reasons your hormones are out of whack in the first place and address that! The top reasons are as follows –" bad "food and way too much of it. Not enough exercise.”