Sara Ali Khan in Green Workout Gear Says “Hold Your Core Tight”

Indian actress Sara Ali Khan is giving her 45 million Instagram followers a look at what a typical core workout looks like. Khan, 28, shared a video of herself wearing green shorts and a sports bra, doing slow, controlled abdominal exercises on a Pilates reformer machine. “Start your day right, hold your core tight. I shall invest in some more gym wear soon! Till then I’m more than happy in my green,” reads the text over her post. Khan famously lost almost 90 pounds through diet and exercise—here’s how the star keeps it off and focuses on her health.

1. Her Fitness Goals

Khan changes up her fitness goals depending on her work—for example, having to look a certain way for a certain role. “But my fitness endeavor started before the realization that I wanted to become an actor,” she told Elle India. “My fitness goal is to wake up every morning and get in at least an hour of some form of exercise so I am a stronger and happier version of myself. I think the hormones that one has going after a good workout and just the feeling of satisfaction and conviction in yourself after a good workout is irreplaceable. That feel-good-serotonin that just rushes through your body is my goal.”

2. Moody Day Workouts

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Khan does specific workouts to lift her mood when she needs a boost. “Usually a swim or a boxing session helps,” she told Elle India. “But if it's an extremely low day, and then I think a piece of chocolate that guilts me into working out even harder the next day keeps me going.”

3. 90-Pound Weight Loss

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Khan lost almost 90 pounds and transformed her life. “My weight loss journey has been a profound learning experience, unveiling crucial insights into wellness and self-care,” she told Lifestyle Asia. “The massive impact nutrition has on overall fitness has been my key takeaway from my journey. It is rightly said beauty truly begins in the kitchen. I have come to appreciate the nourishing power of natural ingredients for nurturing my skin from within.”

4. Yoga, Meditation, and Self-Care

Khan has a holistic approach to health and beauty. “I think beauty tips are very subjective because it depends on how comfortable you are with the products you use,” she told Lifestyle Asia. “But for me a couple of these things are essential on a daily routine basis – a good, nourishing shower gel with skin conditioners, an effective sunscreen and lots of water throughout the day. I usually keep an hour in the day to meditate or practice yoga which also lets me unwind and relax.”

5. Her Fitness Advice

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Khan has good advice for fitness beginners. “Don’t get disappointed if you don’t see immediate results, anything worth it takes time,” she told Elle India. “Look good, feel good, work harder—I work out better when I look better so dress for yourself in the gym. Set a weekly target for yourself with a reward system, so you can keep going. Working out is just half the battle, eating right is as important. Change up your routine; body, mind and souls enjoy variation in workout!”

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1. She Treats Her PCOS

Sara, who suffered from PCOS, found it difficult to lose weight for many years. “It is one of the things that I struggle with to date because the only real cure is a constant, consistent, focused and determined lifestyle change. There is no shortcut to it,” she said in an interview, per Her Zindagi. “For me, the most functional way to deal with PCOS is to eat healthy, sleep in a regimented way- try to regularize your body clock and to get in a certain about of work out every day if you can so that your hormone levels remain stable.” She explained to the Hindustan Times that one day she made a commitment to fitness. “I remember saying ‘you know what I am going to do it’ and I went to the gym and did 3 crunches with a weighted ball in my hand and I couldn’t do more because I was heavy and I was not fit. I left the gym and came home and said that ‘you know what, I don’t know if I can do this. Maybe I can’t',” she said. “I woke up the next day and went back to the gym and did 4 crunches, and then I did 5 and then I did 6 and I really don’t need to boast but I am down for a crunch challenge right now. I did a lot of abs this morning.”

2. She Started with “Cardio Heavy” Workouts

Sara started with a lot of cardio. “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 India.

3. She Attributes Her Strong Core to Pilates

“Pilates is definitely the backbone of my 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. She Mixes Up Her Workouts

When it comes to her exercise method, Sara likes to mix it up. “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. These Are Her Pick-Me-Ups

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If Sara needs a morning jolt, she has two go-to remedies. “If it's a taxing morning and I don't have the energy I need, then I take a multivitamin and a black coffee,” she told Vogue.

6. She Works Out Six Days a Week

Sara is committed to fitness, making exercise a daily duty. “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.

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.”

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1. She Enjoys Working Out

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Khan tells Vogue that she actually enjoys working out. Therefore, it’s easy for her to get some exercise in on a regular basis. “I feel my most beautiful right after a workout. I think that I feel emotionally, mentally and physically healthiest. I just feel happy, positive, rejuvenated, energised, hence beautiful.” "Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help maintain weight loss. When you engage in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn," says the Mayo Clinic. "Regular trips to the gym are great, but don't worry if you can't find a large chunk of time to exercise every day. Any amount of activity is better than none at all."

2. She Loves Cardio

Khan tells Vogue that she does a lot of cardio workouts. She says that these types of exercises helped her lose weight when she started getting into fitness. “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.”

3. She Loves Pilates

Khan tells Vogue that Pilates is both her favorite and her most important part of her fitness routine. “Pilates is definitely the backbone of my fitness,” says Khan. “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.”

4. She Edits Her Workout Playlists

Khan tells Vogue that she loves to listen to music when she works out. However, she sometimes likes to edit the songs she uses. “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.”

5. She’s True To Herself

In this interview with Vogue, Khan revealed the best advice her mother gave her. She said that her mother encouraged her to stay true to herself at all times. “I feel the best [one] she has given me is to be yourself. The world that we live in, [it] has no place [for you] to be anybody else. You should just be proud of who you are, discover who you are, and continue to just be who you are always.”

Sara Ali Khan is enjoying a trip to the mountains with friends and loved ones. Khan, 28, shared highlights of the trip, including pictures of herself wearing joggers and a crop top, posing next to crystal clear waters and towering pines. Another snap shows her dipping her feet into a river, and posing next to a beautiful lake. “A piece of peace,” she captioned the post. Khan is known for her dedication to fitness and enviably toned physique—here’s what Khan’s health and wellness regimen looks like.

1. NYC-Inspired Fitness

Khan overhauled her fitness routine when she was in New York City. “There were so many different types of classes in that city, from functional training to boxing to cycling,” she told Vogue India. “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.”

2. Pilates Queen

Khan swears by Pilates workouts for her enviable abs. “Pilates is definitely the backbone of my fitness,” she told Vogue India. “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.”

3. Healthy Diet

Khan focuses on healthy foods that make her feel good. "I honestly think that my relationship with food has evolved," she told Times of India. "It used to be unhealthy, but I’ve learned and realized that food is important for its nutrition, energy, and how it makes you feel. So, I think that with the right balance and in moderation, one can have a healthy and accepting relationship with food."

4. Protein and Vegetables

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Khan’s diet switches up depending on her work schedule. “If I’m shooting, then it's boiled eggs, boiled veggies, grilled chicken, grilled fish, bhindi, etc,” she told Times of India. “If not, then breakfast is everything on the buffet. Lunch is Sarso ka Saag, Maaki ki roti, Butter Chicken, Dakshinayan’s Uthappams, or even Farmer Café in Mumbai. For dinner, maybe Bastian, but it all depends on my schedule.”

5. Favorite Foods

Khan loves dark chocolate for a healthy yet decadent treat. “I like food markets a lot,” she told Times of India. “Whether it’s in Delhi or it’s in New York, I enjoy street food markets and have had the best experiences with them. I don’t think it’s really a secret, but my favorite indulgence is dark chocolate. A close second is Farmer Café’s desserts!”