Prakriti Pavani in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares Squat Workout

Prakriti Pavani is breaking a sweat – in her two-piece workout gear. In a new social media post the Indian actress shows off her insane body in a pink workout outfit while squatting with her trainer at the gym. What is a squat, what muscles does it work, and should you try it at home? Celebwell has the answer – as well as other details about the other diet and fitness habits that help Prakriti stay in shape.

1. Barbell Back Squat

Kendra Gamble, HIT Fitness Training, Huntingdon Valley, PA, NPTI Certified Personal Trainer and Nutritional Consultant, explains that Prakriti is doing a Barbell back squat, “a compound exercise that works multiple muscles” including all of your leg muscles – quads, hamstrings, calves, abductors – and also your back muscles and traps “because you have to squeeze your shoulder blades together to keep the bar on your back and not on your spine.” She also uses wedges under her feet, which “keep your heels elevated and allow you to squat deeper,” she says, explaining that they are good for people with long femurs or/and poor ankle mobility.

2. Weight and Strength Training

Prakriti spends a lot of time exercising at the gym. “Gym is my happy place,” she captioned a post in October 2023, which included several video clips of her workout. Weighted hip thrusts, battle ropes, sled pushes, and kettlebell exercises are all part of her weight and strength training routine.

3. Walking

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Prakriti starts her workouts off with a ​walk on the treadmill and also walks outdoors. “Sunday stroll,” she captioned a photo. 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.

4. Kayaking

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Prakriti loves to kayak when she is near the water. “Island girl,” she captioned a photo of her self on the beach in Thailand about to get out on the water. Kayaking is a great workout. Not only is it great for building upper body strength and helps reduce stress, but can burn up to 400 calories per hour, translating to 1,600 calories in four hours of paddling.

5. Tea

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Prakriti loves to have a “cuppa,” which is a nice cup of tea. Numerous studies have shown that a variety of teas may boost your immune system, fight off inflammation, and even ward off cancer and heart disease.

Sara Ali Khan is getting her sweat on in a sports bra and leggings. In one of her latest social media posts the Indian actress shows off her incredible body – flat abs included – during a rigorous workout session. What does her workout entail and what are some of the other things she does to stay in shape? Here is everything you need to know about her approach to health and wellness.

1. Daily Workouts

Sara works out almost every day. “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.

2. Burpees

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Next up burpees. A burpee basically involves doing a push up and then jumping up into the air. They can be done on the ground but many people opt to use an exercise bench or chair, says Gamble.

3. Pilates

Sara calls Pilates “the backbone” of her fitness. “It strengthens body balance and works on your core, which is the powerhouse of your entire body. Doing Pilates has enabled me to gain strength that's not only helpful in looking good but also in boosting physical stamina," she added to Vogue.

4. Mixing Things Up

Sara keeps her workouts interesting. “It's pretty eclectic; 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,” she told Vogue.

5. Cardio

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Sara starts her workout on the treadmill. Sara “began working out” when she was in New York and focused on doing cardio. “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 India.

6. Squats

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After walking, she does weighted squats. Squats in general are a great move to add to your routine with a “multitude of benefits” explains Kendra Gamble of HIT Fitness. 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.”

Bollywood star Disha Patani is showing fans and followers exactly how she uses the weight room at the gym to get her enviably strong and toned physique. Patani, 31, shared a video of herself wearing purple shorts and a cream hoodie, doing barbell squats (and making it look easy). “Leg day,” she captioned the post. “Inspirational,” a fan commented. Patani’s video is a great example of how important weights are for women—here’s how the actress eats, trains, and lives to be her fittest self.

1. Weight Training and Cardio

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Patani works out with trainer Rajendra Dhole. “Disha by far is the most dedicated person you will meet when it comes to fitness. She trains every day for an hour. The only day she takes an off is a Sunday,” Dhole told Vogue India. “Disha does squats, deadlifts, military presses, shoulder presses, chest presses, bicep curls, tricep extensions, to boost muscle strength for her arms. Low reps with heavy weights builds muscle mass, as compared to doing more reps with lighter weights, which increases muscle endurance.”

2. Her Fittest Self

Patani mixes up her workouts so she doesn’t get bored, and she isn’t afraid of weights. “I work out every day and my routine usually involves cardio in the mornings, like dancing, kick boxing or gymnastics, and weight training in the evenings," Patani told Vogue India. “The general assumption is that women working out involves cardio, not weight training. But we all work out and do heavy weights; I come across so many girls in the gym training really hard. At the end of the day, it isn't about gender, but about working on your body and becoming your fittest self."

3. Personal Style

Patani’s style is all about what’s comfortable and unique. “I am not really into labels or brands, what’s important is how you style it,” she told Elle India. “I prefer simple and easy-to-wear clothes. To sum it up, my personal style is comfortable, sexy and sporty. I like things that are close to my heart. For instance, the evil eye bracelet I wear on my hand.”

4. Eggs Before Exercise

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Patani tries to get some protein in her before a workout. “I have fallen into this bad habit where I don't eat anything in the mornings before working out, because I feel very full while exercising if I do,” she told Vogue India. “But, it is definitely advisable to cram in a small meal before a workout, consisting of some protein, like eggs. After exercising, it is good to add protein again, either through chicken, eggs or paneer.”

5. Abs-olutely Fabulous

So how does Patani get those enviable abs? “There is no secret as such,” she told Vogue India. “It's all about an intensive ab workout and a strict diet. Maintaining abs is the most difficult thing as one day you have them and the next day they may disappear. So I strongly believe a rigorous workout and a healthy diet are the only ways to maintain abs.”

Nia Sharma is sharing the secret to her glutes: weighted squats. In a new social media post the Indian actress gets her sweat on, showing off her amazing body during a vigorous workout routine. In the Instagram Stories clip shared with her 7.7 million followers, she demonstrates the glute-busting exercise to perfection. What other exercise methods help keep the star looking camera ready? Celebwell has the details on her top diet and fitness habits.

1. Pole Dancing

Nia takes pole dancing classes. “It’s such a Fancy being on a pole … except the body ache it brings along😅 … @lipsa893 you gotta make me a pro..and thanks a lot for this fun session. I am your no.1 student always:)” she captioned this post. Why should you dance? It helps build strength and promote flexibility, and also aids in weight loss and promotes heart health. A 2016 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine determined that people who engaged in moderate-intensity dancing were 46 percent less likely to develop heart disease or die from it than non-dancers. In comparison, moderate-intensity walkers were just 25 percent less likely to suffer heart health issues.

2. Yoga

Nia is a yogi. Harvard Health maintains that there is science behind the practice. “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”

3. Hiking

Nia loves trekking. “Trekked Right upto the Peak.. (without a 🚁) #chandrashila #tungnathtrek,” she captioned a series of Instagram photos and videos.

4. Weight Lifting

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“Wasn’t the one to ever enter a gym but once you do, it kind of sucks you in,” Nia captioned a post of herself weightlifting. Physical activity is anything that gets your body moving. Each week adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and 2 days of muscle-strengthening activity, according to the current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.

5. Baths

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Nia enjoys the stress-relieving perks of baths, which have been linked to better sleep and even found helpful to minimize anxiety and depression. One recent study even found that they may even boast cardiovascular benefits.

Shilpa Shetty Kundra is getting a workout in wherever she is. In a new social media post the Indian actress shows off her balancing skills. “A great Leg workout in style. Took me a couple of tries to get the whole drill, but it’s challenging and really works the quads and glutes,” she captioned the “Monday Motivation” Instagram Reel. How does the actress, 48, approach health and wellness? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Warm Water with Ghee and Spices

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Shilpa told Entrepreneur that she starts her day by drinking two glasses of warm water with one tablespoon of ghee, half a teaspoon of turmeric, saunth (dry ginger), and a quarter spoon of pepper. She claims that it helps with her metabolism.

2. Here Is What She Eats in a Day

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For breakfast she has three eggs with sourdough or avocado toast or overnight soaked oats with almond or soy milk, pomegranate, apple, and chia seeds for breakfast. Lunch is usually legumes or seafood, rice, vegetables and half a beetroot. She likes to add a teaspoon of ghee to her meals. For a snack, she has a vegan protein shake. She has her dinner before 7:30, which is usually a high protein soup and vegetables or vegetable khichdi.

3. She Avoids These Foods

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TO keep her diet healthy, Shilpa avoids a few things. She does drink soda or eat anything with white sugar or anything fried.

4. Core Workout

In a recent post she shared her “Recipe for washboard ABS: Planks, Planks, & More Planks.” In the caption she explained that the workout actually trains “the entire body, primarily driven by the core muscles.” She recommends doing the three exercises for 15 to 20 reps and three sets. “It strengthens the core, arms, legs, shoulders, & back muscles; and builds muscular endurance,” she added. “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 20mins.”

1) Extended Arm Plank: Hip Extensions

2) Side Elbow Plank: Hip Dips

3) Elbow Plank: Hip Abduction and Adduction

5. Yoga

Shilpa also does yoga. “Asanas like Setu Bandhasana strengthen the Vishuddhi chakra (Throat chakra) that helps one voice their opinions & thoughts, and gives clarity of communication; 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,” she captioned the post. “Eat clean, lead a healthy lifestyle, and make yoga-meditation an integral part of your daily routine. Your mind and body will thank you.”