Janhvi Kapoor in Two-Piece Workout Gear Exercises With Sara Ali Khan

Janvi Kapoor is doing Pilates with Sara Ali Khan. In a new social media post the actress hits the gym with her pal, breaking a sweat in a two-piece workout ensemble. “No excuses, no abuses,” he friends wrote about the Instagram Stories image. How does Kapoor, 27, approach health and wellness? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Pilates

In her post, Janhvi does a pilates workout with Sara. She told iDiva it is her favorite workout. “I guess I have made it pretty evident on my social media handles,” she said, adding that she likes that it stretches muscles and strengthens the core. “I think everyone should try doing that,” she added. Why is pilates a good workout? According to the Mayo Clinic there are lots of benefits to the workout, as it “strengthens the body's inner core while increasing its flexibility resulting in improved overall health.” It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, relief from stress and back pain, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

2. Hydration

Hydration is a priority for Janhvi. According to Times of India, she starts her day with a few glasses of water, with the intention that it will help flush the toxins from her body. The Mayo Clinic recommends this minimum daily intake of water:

• Women — 11.5 cups
• Men — 15.5 cups

“By consuming the minimum recommendation of water, you’re helping your body function better and improving your overall health. Read tips and a recipe if you have difficulty drinking enough water daily,” they say.

3. Cardio After Weight Training

Janhvi told iDiva that she does cardio after weight training. “If we do it in the beginning, it uses up much of our energy source for the remaining exercises and fatigues the muscles before the most strenuous activities,” she said.

4. Healthy Diet

“I make sure to have a balanced diet as it keeps me fit and at the same time makes me feel energised and full. My diet includes mostly fruits and vegetables and I try to avoid junk food. I start my day with a glass of fresh juice and toast. On certain days, I also like to fix a quick smoothie for myself. Then for lunch, I prefer homemade food like lentils and brown rice. And finally, for dinner, I opt to eat my meal at least 3 hours before going to bed and it usually consists of vegetable soups, dal or boiled veggies,” Janhvi told Indian Express about how she eats.

5. Lighter Exercises on Off Days

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Instead of skipping workouts when she doesn’t feel like hitting the gym, the star opts for lighter workouts like “jogging, swimming, and simple yoga poses. It is a motivation for me because I know at the end of it all, I feel super energized post 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.”

Janhvi Kapoor is an actress, best known for her roles in Mili, Good Luck Jerry, and Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl. Kapoor works with trainer, Namrata Purohit, to help her stay in shape. Purohit shared a video on Instagram of the two doing a Pilates session. She captioned it, “Here’s some #MondayMotivation @janhvikapoor really burning up the hamstrings and glutes! While stabilising through the core and shoulders! Well done Janhvi.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jahnvi Kapoor stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Doesn’t Care About Losing Weight

Kapoor shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Indulge Express. She says that she doesn’t workout to lose weight or look a certain way. Rather, she does it to improve her fitness. “I strive to be fitter and focus on strengthening my core rather than worrying about losing weight or getting thinner. I do not starve myself because it is not helpful at all, rather it’s better to eat at regular intervals. The key is to have a consistent healthy lifestyle that is easy to follow.”

2. She Eats Healthy

Kapoor shared her favorite healthy meals with Indulge Express. “I make sure to have a balanced diet as it keeps me fit and at the same time makes me feel energised and full. My diet includes mostly fruits and vegetables and I try to avoid junk food. I start my day with a glass of fresh juice and toast. On certain days, I also like to fix a quick smoothie for myself. Then for lunch, I prefer homemade food like lentils and brown rice. And finally, for dinner, I opt to eat my meal at least 3 hours before going to bed and it usually consists of vegetable soups, dal or boiled veggies.”

3. She’s Patient

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Kapoor shared her workout advice in her Indulge Express interview. She says that patience is something that is important in fitness. “I would advise people to be consistent and patient when it comes to fitness. It is always better to start with a simple workout routine as it keeps you motivated and as you get used to it, you can up the intensity. Moreover, it is always better to set realistic and manageable goals as you are more likely to stick to them if you approach them from a long-term mindset.”

4. She Does Workouts That She Enjoys

Kapoor shared her secrets for staying motivated when it comes to fitness with Indulge Express. She says that she does workouts that she enjoys. “I opt for exercises that are fun, like pilates and yoga. My workouts are a perfect mix of fun and resilience and in order to stay motivated, I make sure to try different variations.”

5. She Does A Variety Of Workouts

Purohit shared the actress’ workout secrets with Vogue. Purohit says that Kapoor does a variety of different workouts. “There is no set workout that Janhvi follows on a holiday, as the plan depends on circumstances and accessibility to equipment or props. Also, no two workouts are the same and the nature of the routine keeps changing. Some of her go-to favourites include hip lifts, butterfly hip lifts, sumo squats with heel raises, ab preps and obliques, planks and side planks.”

Sara Ali Khan is revealing the workout responsible for her amazing figure. In a new social media post the Bollywood star gives her followers a glimpse into her routine, sharing a workout video with her key exercises. “Gym instead of Jam 🧈🥖🥐🍓Best morning in the best gym in Paris,” she captioned it. How does the star sweat? Celebwell has the details on her workout routine.

1. Kettlebell Swings

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Overall, Sara is committed to fitness. “I like to change things up, but ensure that I work out for an hour and a half every single day—except on Sunday because that's my day to chill,” she said, per Vogue. One of her go-to exercises is the kettlebell swing, “A power exercise for the glutes, increases strength,” explains Philadelphia-based trainer Kendra Gamble of HIT Fitness.

2. Kettlebell Squats

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Squatting is a great exercise for your lower body and core. “Kettlebell squats are unique as the weight can be positioned away from your body in front of you, meaning your back also has to fire or to one side (unilaterally), requiring cross stabilization,” explains USA Iron, a company that makes kettlebells. “Every time you squat, you use hundreds upon hundreds of big and small muscles, building your strength, losing fat and gaining confidence.” Squats in general are a great move to add to your routine with a “multitude of benefits” says Gamble. They help “increase strength, size and power of quads (front part of legs), glutes (butt), hamstrings (back of legs), calves, adductors (inner thighs), tendons and ligaments, and lowers your chances of knee and ankle injuries.”

3. TRX Push Ups and Row

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Sara also uses the TRX and does push ups and rows. Polish fitness trainer Anna Lewandowska explained the benefits of “TRX strap training,” in a post. “TRX is a functional training created for US special forces. Soldiers stationed at sea did not have access to gyms and specialized training tools. Exercises with bands served the purpose of taking care of fitness and endurance in a small space and without the use of additional equipment. Because of its simplicity and surprising effectiveness, TRX quickly gained worldwide recognition.TRX is also used in physiotherapy offices, especially during rehabilitation after orthopedic injuries and surgeries.” Gamble explains TRX rows are good for building strength in your back and arms and good for beginners to learn how to pull their own body weight, while doing a pushup with the TRX works the chest, anterior delt (front part of shoulder) and triceps, and is a “excellent variation for those who can’t do a normal push up off the ground and allows them to ease into push ups.”

4. Elliptical and Bike

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Sara also infuses cardio into her workout. Two of her favorites are the elliptical machine and cycling on a stationary bike. The Cleveland Clinic explains that biking, a low-impact aerobic exercise, is great for building muscle, improving strength and flexibility, and improving balance. It can also boost mental health and help other health conditions, including arthritis.

5. Mixing Up Her Workouts

Sara’s overall approach to exercise is “pretty eclectic,” she told Vogue. “It's a combination of functional training, Pilates, boxing and cardio. I like to change things up, but ensure that I work out for an hour and a half every single day—except on Sunday, because that's my day to chill.It really depends. If I've had a hard week [physically], then a Vinyasa yoga or Pilates class is a great workout. But if it's been a stressful and emotionally taxing week, there's nothing better than a 45-minute session of boxing to get the adrenalin pumping in my body.”