Mrunal Thakur In Pink Workout Gear Goes Hiking In the Himalayas

Smriti Mandhana has joined the Strikers and is proudly wearing the jersey. In a new social media post the team celebrates the arrival of the star cricketer, sharing a clip of her in her two-piece workout gear. “Good to see you in Strikers blue @smriti_mandhana !💙,” they captioned the Instagram video. “Finally 🎉🥹,” commented one of her followers. “Queen of RCB and Indian team❤️,” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Not Over Training or Training “Too Less”

Smriti explains that there has to be balance with training. “I’d like to be as fit and fresh, mentally and physically. So that’s something that I have to manage. I have to manage my workouts and not over train or train too less. I have to be really sure of what I’m doing so that my body is at its best when I go out to play the World Cup,” she told Red Bull.

2. 70 Percent Fitness and 30 Percent Skill

“A few years ago, cricket was mainly a skill-based sport, but now with the T20 format being popular, it is a fast-paced game,” Smriti told Red Bull in another interview. “Even in one-day cricket we have to constantly score and chase. The formats are moving pretty fast, so it’s even more important to work a lot on fitness as much as skills. Earlier it was 70% skill and 30% fitness, but now it's 70% fitness and 30% skill. So that’s a big impact.”

3. Fielding

“I think in fielding, there is a huge impact of fitness. For fielding inside the circle, you need agility. And for fielding outside the circle, you need to be able to run fast to cut the angles. For those, I need to do a lot of fitness that is specifically designed for fielding. When I do fielding fitness training, very often I see direct results; if I do the training consistently, in 20-30 days I see that I am able to move quicker or cut a ball that I may not have been able to do earlier,” she says.

“In batting, there is a lot of technique involved. Even if I do a lot of strength training, if I don’t time the ball properly, the shot won’t work. But fielding and running between the wickets, these are two aspects of the game where I can actually say to myself, ‘Oh yes, I worked on these things in fitness and I’ve seen a positive impact in the game.’ I see direct results,” she told Red Bull

4. Cardio and Strength Training

“In pre-season, I will usually do a cardio session and a strength training session every day. It would usually be cardio in the morning for half-an-hour and then a strength training session in the afternoon or evening for one-and-half-hour. This is for five days a week. And then two days would be swimming and other recovery sessions,” she told Red Bull. “I love strength training. I think I could do strength every day of the week,” Smriti says. “My least favorite is anything to do with running. I try to avoid it, but I know I can’t avoid it. It’s funny because I never get nervous before a match, but if I know I have to wake up tomorrow and go running, I will be nervous before the run.”

5. Meditation and Yoga

She also gets her zen on. “I do meditation before a match. I do 10-15 minutes of guided mediation. I can never sit quietly in one spot, so that's why I do guided meditation and try to calm myself down,” she says. “I also practice a bit of yoga. I do Surya Namaskar every day. In fact I use Surya Namaskar as part of my stretching routine before gym sessions.” “When you meditate, you may clear away the information overload that builds up every day and contributes to your stress,” says the Mayo Clinic. Benefits include:

• Gaining a new perspective on stressful situations
• Building skills to manage your stress
• Increasing self-awareness
• Focusing on the present
• Reducing negative emotions
• Increasing imagination and creativity
• Increasing patience and tolerance
• Lowering resting heart rate
• Lowering resting blood pressure
• Improving sleep quality

Mrunal Thakur is pumping iron in her workout gear. In a new social media post the Indian actress shows off her fit figure and impressive strength during a weight lifting session. She added the hashtags #TuesdayWorkoutsDoneRight and #WorkoutLifeBalance. “You're so cute,” commented one of her followers. “Superb,” added another. How does the 31-year-old approach diet and fitness? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Clean Eating

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Mrunal discussed her diet and workout with ETimes. “The problem with me is that when I'm not on a diet and when I'm not following a particular diet, I'm not working out. That's the problem. And when I'm working out, was following my diet,” she said. “When you are working out, you need to follow a diet. Also, when you are not working out, you still need to follow the diet.” Bottom line? “So eat clean,” she says.

2. Exercise

Mrunal does “smart” workouts. “My fitness routine is because I get bored with similar workouts. I try different, different workouts,” she says. “And I have two days dedicated to each workout form.” She also does two-a-days sometimes. “There are days where, because I love eating so much, I love food. Food.” So, she does one workout in the morning “and one workout in the evening.”

3. Pilates

Mrunal is also into Pilates. 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.

4. Strength Training

“I do strength training,” Mrunal added. 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

5. Running and Walking

“There are days where I also go for a run. I go for walks,” she added. Going for a daily walk can be a game changer in terms of exercise, especially at a brisk speed. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day led to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

6. Hiking

Mrunal hikes. “I do treks. I just recently did a forest trek and it's so beautiful to just breathe in the nature because it also allows you to clear your thoughts,” she said. According to the National Parks Service, the physical benefits of hiking include:

• Building stronger muscles and bones
• Improving your sense of balance
• Improving your heart health
• Decreasing the risk of certain respiratory problems

7. Swimming

Swimming is also on her exercise roster. “I think it's the best way of calming yourself down and it just relaxes your body,” she said. Swimming is a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity, according to the CDC. Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity, such as swimming, bicycling, or running, can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses. In addition to the many physical benefits, there are multiple studies supporting the mental health benefits of swimming as well.

Indian actress Sumona Chakravarti is hitting the gym for a good leg day workout—and sharing her exercises on social media. Chakravarti, 35, shared a video of herself wearing white leggings and a yellow tank top, holding a kettlebell while doing a lower body workout on a mat. She also used an exercise ball for her back. The star then enjoyed some avocado toast and egg for a post-sweat snack. “Just another leg day,” reads the text over her video. Chakravarti’s hard work and discipline really show when it comes to her health and fitness routine—here’s how she does it.

1. Hiking In the Mountains

Chakravarti loves to escape the Mumbai heat by going hiking in the mountains. Those who want to give their workouts an extra edge could try speed hiking. “Speed hiking involves the same muscle groups as running but with less stress on joints,” Keoghan Bellew, PT at Fitness Superstore tells Women’s Fitness. “It strengthens and tones legs, glutes, upper body and core. Regular speed walks will boost your cardiovascular health as you spend more time with your heart rate in the moderate-intensity zone.”

2. Healthy Lifestyle

Chakravarti enjoys a balanced diet without whole food groups being eliminated. “I don’t believe in the concept of sugar-free,” she told TellyChakkar. “I have my tea and coffee with normal sugar. I guess to live a healthy lifestyle the most important aspect is to have quality sleep, keep your body hydrated and never skip breakfast.”

3. Chakravarti Keeps Her Makeup Light

Chakravarti keeps her makeup light and focuses on good skincare. “I have to admit that I am blessed with good skin so I wear very light and minimal makeup,” she told TinselGupshup. “Having said that, I am very particular about the quality of my makeup, good quality is an absolute must. I rarely get break-outs and mostly I get a heat boil so I just let them be and they go away in a day or two. The important thing is that I make sure not to touch them. My regimen involves basic cleansing, toning and moisturizing twice a day without fail. I have been following this regimen since I was 16.”

4. Embracing Her Beauty

Chakravarti says the best advice she ever received was to embrace her beautiful natural looks. “Earlier, I would avoid eyeliner and I would use my base to reduce the size of my lips but then someone told me that I am blessed with beautiful big eyes and full lips so I should not hide them instead I should flaunt them!” she told TinselGupshup. “I used to be very conscious about my big eyes and lips but now people tell me that my lips remind them of Angelina Jolie… and mine are 100% natural!! So now, I don’t downplay my lips and eyes!”

5. Gym Sessions and Swimming

Chakravarti works out and swims to stay fit and energized. “I go to gym [three times] a week and swimming four times a week; this is the simple way I manage to stay fit,” she told TellyChakkar. “I don’t have any diet plan; I eat everything but avoid eating junk food, and have just homemade food. I also make it a point to eat every two to three hours and never overeat.”

MMA fighter Aspen Ladd is ready to rumble—you can tell by counting the abs on her stomach. Ladd, 29, shared a picture of herself posing in red yoga pants and a purple shirt, showing off impressive abdominal muscles in preparation for her fight. “You can usually tell how close to a fight I am , based on how many abs I have 😂 the current answer is, ‘very close’,” she captioned the post. Here’s how Ladd stays strong, fit, focused, and ready for the ring.

1. Hiking With the Pups

Ladd loves to hike with her pups (and doesn’t mind doing some heavy lifting in the process). “We all need a little help sometimes 🙂 this is on today’s 11.5 mile hike. Kaia needs help to cross fast moving water like this ( she will be 14 this summer). It's a privilege to still have old girl as my adventure buddy and enjoying her wild self ❤️,” she captioned an Instagram post.

2. 5 Mile Runs In the Mountains

Ladd goes running in the Sierra Nevada Mountains with her dogs. “5 miles of running and a whole bunch of playing is good for the soul …especially on Thursday before evening training. Because Thursdays are ROUGH usually. Balance ⚖️,” she captioned an Instagram post.

3. Scrubbing Down the Mats

Ladd likes to cool down after training by cleaning the mat herself. “Rate our mat scrubbing skills,” she captioned a funny video. “This gym is a funk free zone 🙅‍♀️ it’s luck of the draw who scrubs them down after each practice ( usually the last ones in the gym) ….but I never mind and it’s a nice cool down after some real good sparring rounds tonight.”

4. Respect For Nature

Ladd is aware the mountains can be dangerous, always has her two German Shepherd dogs with her for protection when she’s hiking. “A beautiful 8 mile loop near my home. It’s always crazy to me when I see people out solo hiking or running. No dogs no other people, headphones in …just livin on hope 😂,” she captioned an Instagram post. “For example, just tonight in 8 miles my dogs alerted that there was some kind of predator near by on 5 separate occasions. Could be anything from a coyote to a bear 🐻 I never know until I find prints of scat . 2 weeks ago it was a cougar. How do I know it’s a predatory animal, you may ask? Easy , my dogs spend so much time out in the mountains with me that I know based on their different reactions.”

5. Recovery Workouts

Ladd switches up her training when to deal with injuries while still staying active. I tweaked my back pretty good at the end of last week, and it’s not quite up to chucking humans around yet 🤼‍♀️,” she captioned a video. “So my coach gave me a less body wrecking assignment to do tonight, and give the back one more day to recover.

Warm up / stretch for 1 mile

Then

Run 1 mile

Shadow box 5 minutes

Repeat ✖️3

Visualize opponents/ scenarios the whole time and practice what we’ve been drilling. It’s a great low stress workout for anyone wanting to try 🙂.”