Preity Zinta in Workout Gear Shares Mirror Selfie "Back to Work"

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.”

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt is showing off the results of her intense gym routine and diet. Bhatt, 30, shared several beautiful photos of herself wearing a variety of outfits, including one snap of her in gray pants and a tank top, posing next to weights in a gym. “Many moods & a million mirror selfies 💫,” she captioned the post. Bhatt is known for her strong physique and boundless energy—here’s how she does it, according to the actress, her trainer, and her nutritionist.

1. Strength, Cardio, Yoga

Bhatt works out with trainer Sohrab Khushrushahi, who keeps the actress on her toes. She also enjoys regular yoga sessions. “Alia's workout routine is a mix of strength, functional and high-intensity work," Khushrushahi told Vogue India. “On the days we can't meet, I'll send her a cardio routine to do which she follows diligently. She loves running and working on her legs. I've always believed routine is boring. And while you need to be boring at times to see results, I love mixing up the workouts. So Alia's routine is always changing."

2. Small Meals All Day

Bhatt’s nutritionist Angie Kassabie makes sure the actress gets all the nutrients she needs with several smaller meals spaced out throughout the day. “Alia's diet started off with clean food—mainly seafood and vegetables, a little bit of carbs in rice and a bit of protein pasta,” she told Vogue India. “Of course, we're having all the fibers in the morning with proteins. We're also giving her desserts on a regular basis—low in carbs, fats, cholesterol and very low in calories—where every piece contains between 160-260 calories.”

3. Barely-There Makeup

Bhatt loves a natural look when it comes to her skincare and makeup. "I’m very into glowy make-up, which is barely-there skin, where you just see luminous skin,” she told Harper’s Bazaar. “I like to find that in-between where the skin just looks great. Even when you have make-up on it doesn’t look like you're wearing make-up. It just looks like good skin...with just a bit of make-up on.”

4. Postpartum Confidence

Bhatt gained a new appreciation for her body since having a baby. "I think what I would tell my younger self is that you have so many years ahead of you to worry about things that will actually be worrisome,” she told Harper’s Bazaar. “Do not worry about the way your body is looking or where you feel like there's a little bit of tubbiness, or if you feel like you have jiggly and wiggly arms. I think I always felt very conscious about those things."

5. Diet For Energy

Bhatt’s diet was designed to keep her full of energy during her filming schedule. “Alia is in good shape. She is someone who works out often and tries to stay fit as much as she can,” Kassabie told Vogue India. “The goal of every good diet plan and meal is weight loss and having enough energy so you can take all the hours of work, especially in very low temperatures. The body needs a lot of energy in the winter in Bulgaria, which is approximately minus 14 to 15 degrees. We basically gave her all the nutrients to meet her goals, to keep her body fit and drop the couple of kilos she wants to drop.”

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.”

Indian actress and film producer Anushka Sharma just posted a stunning new photo on her Instagram. Sharma lounged by a pool, while wearing a bright green swimsuit. Sharma just captioned the photo with a clover emoji, likely referring to her swimsuit’s color, or describing herself as a lucky catch. Read on to see 5 ways Anushka Sharma 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 Out Regularly

Sharma is open about her love of fitness and working out. Even with her busy schedule, she still manages to squeeze in time for exercise. “I am very particular about my workouts and try not to miss it even when I'm shooting," she tells Vogue India.

2. She Loves To Listen To Music While Working Out

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Sharma makes sure to stay motivated to work out. One of her secrets? A great workout playlist. When working out, Sharma tells Vogue India that she likes to listen to, “Music that's peppy and lifts up my mood.”

3. She Loves Pilates

Sharma does Pilates, and often works out with a Pilates trainer. Her trainer, Megha Kawale, tells Vogue India that Sharma likes Pilates for strength building and to help with back problems. “When we started our journey with Pilates together, it was to take care of her sensitive lower back and build a strong core. So our focus was always the core and our aim was to elevate her fitness levels further.”

4. She Focuses on Her Core

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Sharma focuses on her core when it comes to exercising. Her Pilates trainer, Megha Kawale, says that the actress prioritizes her core, and this is one of the reasons the actress loves the exercise. Kawale says to Vogue India, "Initially, we did a lot of isolated core work as I wanted to ensure that we don’t stress her back, while working on core activation and recruitment. Then gradually we starting mixing the routines in the reformer and chair by doing combination core exercises.”

5. She Loves Running On The Treadmill

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Sharma makes sure to get enough cardio workouts in. One of her favorite exercises is running on a treadmill. She posted this photo of her on a treadmill on her Instagram.

Preity Zinta is making a splash in her swimsuit! The Indian actress is currently enjoying a vacation with her husband on the island of Saint Lucia, showing off her incredible figure in a bathing suit while enjoying the ocean. “Sun, sea, you and me,” she captioned a series of snaps shared to her Instagram account. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Preity Zinta 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 Maintains That Diet Is 70% of the Battle

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“It doesn't matter how much U exercise if U cannot control ur diet. Losing weight is 70% diet & 30% exercise,” she revealed on Twitter. In another Twitter post, she revealed her top diet and fitness tips, per India Today. “Eat smaller portions of food and at least six to seven small meals,” she said. “Avoid too much starch and carbohydrates like white bread, pasta and rice. Go for whole wheat or whole grains and brown bread.” Also, it’s how you eat that matters. “Eat slowly and chew a lot. Also sit down and enjoy your meal. Eating fast means eating a lot with very little satisfaction.”

2. She Hydrates

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“Drink lots of water,” Preity instructed on Twitter. “Drink at least two glasses of water when you wake up,” she added. She also suggests avoiding fruit juices and eating a whole fruit instead. “Fruit juices have too much sugar in them. Too much sugar and salt are terrible for you,” she said.

3. She Exercises First Thing in the Morning

Preity wakes up in the morning and breaks a sweat. “Try exercising in the morning on an empty stomach. If you cannot do any exercise then at least go for a walk. Brisk walk is amazing for you,” she suggested.

4. She Cheats

Preity is a big advocate of cheat days. “Eat whatever you want in one day so it's ur cheat day. This helps you to maintain your diet for the week,” she said on Twitter.

5. She Does Dance Cardio

Preity has a fun way to exercise. “Try dancing to your favorite song five times in a row...If you can bounce up and down five times in a row your cardio for the day is done,” she suggests. "An Australian study, which pooled data from 48,000 British people, found that moderate intensity dancing is linked to a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease," says the British Heart Foundation. "Dancers were found to have a 46 per cent lower risk of cardiovascular death, compared with those who rarely or never danced. The study also suggested the social side of dancing, and the relaxation that comes with it, could be partly responsible for its health benefits."