Sara Tendulkar in Two-Piece Workout Gear is "In My Natural Habitat"

Strength Training

Sara rises and exercises. “I usually start my day pretty early. I like to begin with a workout,” she told Vogue. Her workout of choice? “I do weight training.” 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

Pilates

She also enjoys Pilates “on alternate days,” she says. 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.

Running

Sara is a fan of cardio at night. “In the evening, when I feel tired or wound up, I run on the treadmill for about 30–45 minutes,” she says. According to the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” they say.

Diet for PCOS

Sara battles PCOS so has to eat accordingly. “I’m careful about what I put into my body. I try to avoid dairy because I have noticed that if I have a little too much dairy or sugar, my skin acts up. I had PCOS, and growing up, I had a lot of acne and tried so many things, from acids to retinol to lasers. But what helped me was tackling the root of the problem. I had to change my lifestyle—do a lot of weight training and eat a protein-rich diet. That has really helped me deal with my breakouts and prevent new ones,” she says.

Hydration

Another tactic for her PCOS and overall health? “And of course, staying hydrated,” she said. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is important for a variety of reasons. Water helps get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.