Mira Rajput In Workout Gear Shares Gym Selfie With Shahid Kapoor

Indian influencer Mira Rajput knows the couple that lifts together, stays together. The wife of Shahid Kapoor shared a picture of herself wearing blue yoga pants and a white sports bra, posing at the gym with Kapoor flexing his biceps behind her. “You complete me 💪🏻🤪,” she captioned the post. “People who workout together bond the most ❤️,” a fan commented. Here’s what Rajput’s diet, exercise, and wellness regimen looks like.

1. Holistic Health

Rajput has a holistic approach to health and fitness. “For me, fitness is important in all aspects – mind, body, and soul,” she told Indian Express. “It is a combination of working out, going for a walk, playing with kids, meditation, yoga. All of these things make you physically and mentally fit and sound.”

2. Timeless Style

Rajput’s style is simple and timeless. “I don’t like following trends or have any interest in over-curated ‘looks’. I like to keep my outfits comfortable and minimal and consider how often I can wear them when I’m buying them,” she told Hello!. “Nowadays, I see many people buy clothes they wear for just an Instagram photo, not ones they could wear and be out and about. I like to buy fewer things, focusing on wearability and quality. My personal style is minimal, and since I enjoy jewelry, I accessorize with them.”

3. Indian Spices

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Rajput enjoys wholesome home cooking. “I have always been health-conscious, but with the pandemic, immunity and health have become more important than ever!” she told Indian Express. “My go-to spice for immunity-building is haldi. It is such a versatile ingredient and has been known for its immunity-building properties for centuries – it blends so well in any kadha. I ensure my family has immunity-boosting haldi-kadha daily – I believe it helps spice up our health from within and also the natural oils present in spices further add to their goodness.”

4. Playing Piano

Rajput enjoys playing the piano as a fun and challenging hobby. “I started playing the piano again after 20 years, and I can’t tell you how much I enjoy it,” she told Hello!. “It’s so fulfilling... I think everyone should have one hobby that gives them such happiness. Not something meant for others, but just themselves. It’s like a part of me comes alive when I play the piano. I play by ear, but I’m learning technically again, so I can grasp new pieces quicker. Maybe one day, I can play for an audience!”

5. Importance Of Me-Time

Rajput believes me-time is crucial, not just for women. “Each person needs me-time to recharge,” she told Indian Express. “But many times women are multitasking a lot more and amongst it all, we often forget to have me-time and that’s when you realize you are snapping or your mood swings happen and you are not looking at yourself. Me-time allows you to maintain mental and physical balance, which is very important. It allows you to maintain a sense of equilibrium, helps to remain positive and happy.”

Mrunal Thakar is best known for her work in projects like Super 30, Batla House, and Jersey. She recently enjoyed a beach day, and shared some highlights on Instagram. In them, she posed on the sand. Thakar wore a royal blue bathing suit, showing off her figure. She captioned the post, “Photo dump.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Mrunal Thakar 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. She Works With A Trainer

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Thakur notably lost a lot of weight, leaving many wondering about her secrets. She revealed to Filmfare that when she was working on the film Super 30, she worked with trainer Hrithik Roshan. “When I used to wake up in the morning for the 7 am shift, Hrithik would already be in the gym. After the pack-up in the evening, he would hit the gym again. I remember days when I used to be quite exhausted but I would push myself to do a couple of Surya Namaskars. So yes, Hrithik has inspired me a lot.”

2. She Hikes

Thakur spends a lot of time outside. One thing she likes to do is go hiking. Thakur shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself going on a hike with her friends and her dog. She captioned it, “Weekend moodboard.” The Cleveland Clinic states that hiking has a lot of benefits. “As with all exercise, hiking comes with heart health benefits. Studies have shown that exercise can reduce your risk of heart disease. By working out, your circulation improves and your heart becomes stronger.”

3. She Weight Trains

Thakur shares a lot of her favorite exercises on Instagram. One thing she likes to do is weight train. In this video, she is seen doing shoulder presses and bicep curls with hand weights. She captioned it, “A little progress each day! Adding animal flow workout into the routine.” The Mayo Clinic states that weight training has a lot of benefits. “Strength training can help you manage or lose weight, and it can increase your metabolism to help you burn more calories.”

4. She Works Out With Others

When Thakur goes to the gym, she isn’t always alone. Sometimes, she works out with a friend. Thakur shared this video on Instagram of herself at the gym with one of her friends. In it, they are seen using TRX cables, the agility ladder, and doing foot fires. She captioned the post, “You are only one workout away from a good mood. Hello gym partner.”

5. She Does Burpees

One exercise that Thakur likes to do are burpees. In this gym video she posted on Instagram, she is seen doing them. Thakur captioned the post, “And the countdown begins.” Burpees are a bodyweight exercise, and bodyweight exercises have a lot of benefits. A study concluded that, “A single session of a community-based group exercise program combining step aerobics and bodyweight resistance exercise was effective in inducing significant post-exercise hypotension in healthy young adult women.”

Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty is starting the new year with yoga and positivity. Shetty, 48, shared a video of herself wearing a pink and purple yoga outfit, posing on a teal blue mat. “I’m starting 2024 on a ‘balanced’ note with the Ashwa Sanchalana Salamba Utthita Eka Padasana, which is a great balancing asana🧘🏻‍♀️ It helps improve focus & concentration, and also enhances the coordination between mind & body. It also improves the back’s and the hamstring’s flexibility. Please note: People suffering from back pain or slip-disc and pregnant women must avoid this asana. Wishing you all a Happy, Prosperous, and Healthy New Year... My resolution for 2024 is to LIVE IN THE ‘NOW’ with awareness, balance, and gratitude,” she captioned the post. Here’s how Shetty takes care of herself, inside and out.

1. Sharing Her Ab Workouts

Shetty frequently shares her workouts on social media, including her intense ab exercise routine. “Recipe for washboard ABS: Planks, Planks, & More Planks💪,” she captioned an Instagram video. “This workout trains the entire body, primarily driven by the core muscles. Stimulate all your muscles by performing these 3 exercises for 3 sets and 15-20 reps.

1) Extended Arm Plank: Hip Extensions

2) Side Elbow Plank: Hip Dips

3) Elbow Plank: Hip Abduction and Adduction

It strengthens the core, arms, legs, shoulders, & back muscles; and builds muscular endurance.

Can be done at home with just a mat on days you are running short of time, but want to move that body as it takes only 20 mins. Caution: Do not try this if you are a beginner.”

2. Yoga and Meditation

Shetty is a long time devotee of yoga and meditation. “Asanas like Setu Bandhasana strengthen the Vishuddhi chakra (Throat chakra) that helps one voice their opinions & thoughts, and gives clarity of communication,” she captioned an Instagram video of herself doing yoga poses on a mat. “The Ardha Halasana and Navasana help strengthen the Manipuraka chakra (or Solar Plexus chakra), which determines one’s self-confidence and the ability to take action. Eat clean, lead a healthy lifestyle, and make yoga-meditation an integral part of your daily routine. Your mind and body will thank you ♥️🙏.”

3. Fitness Is Her Target

Shetty says her entire workout regimen is about health, not the “perfect” body. “I’ve never given a good figure too much importance,” she tells Complete Wellbeing. “Fitness was more my target. I went to the gym not to look good but to feel good and be fit. I worked out and I wanted to maintain a healthy body. Like Bhagavan says, [Bhagavan is the founder of the Oneness University] if you want to be successful, if you want to achieve something in life, you need to be fit. If your immunity is low, it’s not going to allow you to work as hard as you would otherwise have. It stems from this understanding.”

4. Healthy Diet With a Cheat Day

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Shetty enjoys a healthy diet with one day a week for any indulgences. “I am a foodie. I love food, but I eat the right food,” she tells Complete Wellbeing. “I have a healthy diet. I keep one day in the week when I eat anything like cakes, kulfi, and gulab jamuns. My day starts with aloe vera juice. It is great for your immune system; it’s great for your skin. Then I have porridge and tea. I avoid white sugar as far as I can and have only brown sugar. My theory is to replace everything white with brown — be it brown bread, brown rice, or brown sugar. I don’t eat steamed or boiled food. I eat normal food but cooked in a healthy vegetable oil or olive oil. For lunch, I have dal rice [brown] or chapati and chicken curry and one vegetable. If I am hungry in the evening, I’ll have one brown toast with two eggs and tea and, at night, I try and eat early. I eat a salad, soup and one chicken dish. My diet is very simple. It’s easy to follow.”

5. Fitness Challenge

Shetty loves challenging herself and posting the results online. “Failure is a stepping stone to success. Keep trying, push yourself, but never give up,” she captioned a humorous Instagram video. “Today, I took up the #StandUpChallenge! It tests one’s mobility, which is the ability to move your entire body freely and normally. It encompasses muscle strength, range of motion, and endurance capacity helping you with great mobility. It took me a couple of tries (as you can see😋) but, I believe failure is funnier than success.”

Preity Zinta is an actress, known for her work in Hindi films. Zinta has appeared in films like, Dil Se, Soldier, Heaven On Earth, and Armaan. In a recent Instagram post, Zinta decided to hit the gym. She put on a t-shirt, hoodie, and yoga pants, looking ready to sweat. Zinta captioned the photo, “Back in the Bay. Back to work.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Preity Zinta stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Does Yoga

Zinta shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. One thing she likes to do is practice yoga. Zinta shared these photos of herself in different poses. She captioned the post, “Yoga is the best thing for your health & for your mental health. Indoors or outdoors all you need is the intent to do something for yourself to feel better & live a longer, healthier & happier life.”

2. She Does Pilates

Another thing Zinta does to stay in shape is practice Pilates. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing stretches on equipment and with the help of a trainer. Zinta captioned the post, “Travelling across continents & across India on various flights has been tough on the body. I can handle jet lag but not a stiff back. Thank god for Pilates. Nothing a good stretch cannot fix. Thank you Yas for always watching my back. Love you loads.”

3. She Works Out With Others

Zinta doesn’t always like to workout alone. She is often seen working out with a trainer or friend. Zinta shared this gym video on Instagram of herself working with someone else. She captioned the post, “Back in the Gym after a while. What better motivation than a buddy workout with my darling Su ❤️ Thank you for pushing me & thank you for doing this workout with me.”

4. She Works Her Abs

Zinta works out her entire body. Including her abs. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing core workouts. In it, Zinta is seen doing candlesticks. She captioned the post, “Back to the gym. After going out non stop for a week. It’s time to calm down & work on my core.” The Mayo Clinic states that ab and core workouts are important. “Strong core muscles make it easier to do many activities. When your core muscles are strong, it's easier to swing a golf club, get a glass from the top shelf and bend down to tie your shoes. Strong core muscles help athletes, such as runners. That's because weak core muscles can lead to more fatigue, less endurance and injuries.”

5. She Hikes

Zinta likes to go hiking to stay in shape. She shared these photos on Instagram of herself and her husband after hiking Machu Picchu. Zinta captioned the photos, “Us after a 16km uphill hike on the Inka Trail to Machu Picchu 😍 Wow !!! What a view… What a hike!” The National Parks Service states that hiking has a lot of benefits. “Hiking is one of the best ways to get exercise. No matter what type of trail you find yourself on, hiking is a great whole-body workout—from head to toe and everything in between. Check out all of these physical benefits of hiking: Building stronger muscles and bones. Improving your sense of balance. Improving your heart health. Decreasing the risk of certain respiratory problems.”

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza knows how hard it is to get back to feeling normal after having a baby, but with hard work and discipline she managed to feel like herself again. Mirza, 37, shared a picture of herself wearing black leggings and a brown t-shirt, posing at the gym in front of exercise machines. “February so far 💆🏽‍♀️✈️💫📆🔐🏃🏽‍♀️🧳🍔🌰🏋🏽‍♀️☕️ and some more ✈️,” she captioned the post. Here’s how Mirza lost 57 pounds to be in the best shape of her life.

1. Strength Training

Mirza exercises with a trainer to get the most out of her workouts and training. “There are some basic routines we do every day like the warm-up routine, which involves a lot of core exercises, around 20 to 25 minutes of running and strength and speed training,” she told the Bangalore Mirror. “There are some days in the week, depending on the schedule, where we also do explosive, balance, endurance training and sometimes we also do Plyometrics.”

2. Postpartum Fitness

Mirza worked hard to get back into shape after having a baby in 2018. “After you give birth, you have to start from scratch,” she told the Times of India. “Being an athlete, I am used to being fit and strong, and I had taken my fitness for granted. I got a reality check when I got onto the treadmill and found out that I could not walk for more than three minutes. The first two months were extremely tough because I was not allowed to do core exercises and could only do cardio. I did that for two-and-a-half hours every day and followed a strict diet.”

3. Gluten-Free Diet

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Mirza has a “cheat” day once every ten days. “I have been gluten-free for the last few years and it has been working for me,” she told the Bangalore Mirror. “But I believe in moderation and I do have cheat days. I also go on a complete processed sugar-free diet. As tennis players, we are on a high carbohydrate and protein diet, so I eat gluten-free pasta and rice and chicken. I avoid flour and wheat completely.”

4. Carbs and Weight Training

Mirza overhauled her diet and fitness routine during her postpartum health journey. “After I had lost 15-17 kilos, I moved on to weights and my core recovered,” she told the Times of India. “I did not cheat on my diet for four months. I stopped consuming dairy products, gluten, processed sugar and red meat. I would eat spinach, fish, eggs, chicken and continued to consume carbs. Whoever said that carbs are your enemy, is not right; they can be your friends, too.”

5. It Takes a Village

Mirza is grateful for all the help she received with her son when getting back to training. “Since I am an athlete, I feel sleep is important, but if he is awake, then I am awake, too,” she told the Times of India. “Without my husband, parents, sister and my entire team’s support, I would not have been able to go back to my training and do what I love. As they say, it takes a village to raise a child.”