Shilpa Shetty Kundra in Workout Gear Shares "Monday Motivation" Squats

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.”

Kat Musni, a successful fitness trainer, is known for sharing her workout routines and mindset tips on Instagram. In a post from September, Musni revealed that she's back to enjoying leg day, stating, “It happened. I’ve been enjoying leg day again! ☺️” Musni's fitness philosophy goes beyond just physical workouts, focusing on mental strength as well. From squats and lunges to mindset practices like journaling and reading, she believes in balancing body and mind to achieve optimal fitness. Here’s a closer look at Musni’s approach to her favorite lower body workouts and how she strengthens her mental well-being.

1. She Warms Up

Musni makes sure to warm up before doing some intense workouts. She talked about this in the caption of her Instagram post. “I love warming up with some ground work to check in with my body and ease into moving before heading into the tougher stuff. I usually weave it and bo staff in between sets!”

2. She Uses Weights

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In her Instagram video, Musni is seen doing squats with a barbell. Using weights when you workout has a lot of benefits. The Mayo Clinic states, “By stressing your bones, strength training can increase bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Strength training can help you manage or lose weight, and it can increase your metabolism to help you burn more calories.”

3. She Does Squats

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Musni is seen doing squats with a barbell and on a box in her Instagram video. Squats are very beneficial. The Cleveland Clinic states, “Here’s a quick look at the many benefits of squats, also known as bodyweight squats or air squats: Works major muscle groups. Burns calories. Strengthens your core. Improves lower body strength. Enhances stability and balance. Betters your posture. Helps with flexibility and mobility. Promotes healthy bones. Helps prevent injuries.”

4. She Does Lunges

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Musni is seen doing lunges in her Instagram post. NASM states that the workout has a lot of benefits. “The lunge is a versatile, simple and effective movement for lower body training. Various positions, planes of motion and speeds can all yield different training adaptations for the exerciser. Lunges are the gift that keeps on giving!”

5. She Improves Her Mindset

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Musni makes sure to improve her mindset. She shared some of her favorite ways in her Instagram post’s caption. “Lately the toughest thing for me has been my mindset since my injury so I’m working on strengthening that the most!🧘🏻‍♀️ Journaling, reading and watching YouTube videos on it, trying new things like watercolors have been a few practices for me. How do you strengthen your mindset? Give ya girl some ideas! 🧠”

Livi Sheldon, also known as "Diamond" on Gladiators, combines her passion for fitness with her role as a trainer through her LIVFIT program, recently launched to help clients tackle fitness goals with renewed motivation. Sheldon is all about functional, goal-oriented workouts and regularly shares her routines on Instagram, inspiring fans to stay consistent and push themselves. From quick 15-minute circuits to progressive weightlifting sessions, her program offers a versatile approach to fitness, fitting seamlessly into any lifestyle.

1. She Does Squats

Sheldon shared some of her favorite leg workouts in this Instagram post. In it, she is seen doing regular and goblet squats. Sheldon captioned the post, “Trains legs with me - Quads & Glutes 🦵🏼🍑New programme from the LIVFIT Journey was assigned to me today to progress from the last programme… so naturally it was of course legs day.. Here is the workout *yours will be different depending on your goals* (Working sets shown)”

2. She Does Leg Extensions

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In the previous Instagram post, Sheldon revealed that she likes to use the leg extension machine to stay in shape. Asphalt Green states that doing this has a lot of benefits. “These machines provide isolation exercises for your legs. This type of exercise works only one muscle or group of muscles, which means you can build up that part of your body quickly. If you want your thigh muscles to really stand out in those shorts you just bought, the leg extension machine is for you!”

3. She Works Her Upper Body

Sheldon makes sure to work her upper body. She shared some of her favorites in this Instagram video. Sheldon is seen doing things like weightlifting, cable pulldowns, and assisted tricep dips. She captioned the post, “Chest, shoulders & triceps workout following the LIVFIT Programme 💎I’ve been following the progressive ‘unbreakable programme’ on the LIVFIT app that works around my lifestyle and goals! I’m loving the structure it’s giving me 💪🏼Did you know with the LIVFIT Programme you can choose between gym or home workouts?”

4. She Lifts Weights

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In the previous Instagram post, Sheldon is seen lifting weights to work her upper body. Lifting weights has a lot of benefits. ACE Fitness states, “Using maximal loads for compound (multi-joint) movements like the deadlift, squat-to-shoulder press, bent-over row or chest press can improve intermuscular coordination, which is the ability of many muscles to work together to generate and control high levels of force through multiple joints.”

5. She Does Short, Effective Workouts

When it comes to working out, sometimes Sheldon goes for ones that are quick and effective. She shared one of her circuits in this Instagram video. Sheldon captioned it, “15 Minute Workout & all you need is ➡️ 3 Exercises & 2 Dumbbells 😮‍💨Short and sharp workout when you’re low on time: Inch worms/ inch worm press ups. Squat to press. Reverse lunges. 10 reps on each (lunges 10 reps each leg). 4 rounds ✅”

In addition to her work in films, actress Mallika Sherawat has become quite the fitness influencer on Instagram. And from the looks of her photos, all that exercise is paying off. Sherawat posted a photo of herself in a camouflage bathing suit, showing off her impressive abs. She captioned the photo, “Fit girl” and had these inspirational hashtags: “#getoutside #planetearth #naturegram #naturebeauty #natureshots #naturephoto #naturewalk #paradise #ocean #palmtrees #summervibes #beachlife #tropicalparadise #paradiseisland #aroundtheworld #tropicalvibes #beachlove #ocean🌊 #tropicalbeach #positivethinking #positivemindset #lifeisbeautiful #dream #positivemind #mothernature #view #beachphotoshoot #beachview #beachfashion #canon5dmarkiv” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Mallika Sherawat 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 Stretches

Sherawat always remembers to stretch, and she makes sure to do full-body stretches. She posted this set of photos on Instagram of herself doing two different Uttanasana stretches, one on the ground, and one in a chair. She captioned the post, “I love doing Uttanasana, Uttanasana is a stretch of the entire back body, from the soles of the feet and up the backs of the legs; spans the lower, middle, and upper back; rises up the neck; and circles over the scalp and back down the forehead. When you fold forward in Uttanasana, you stretch this entire sheath of muscles.It creates a Calming effect throughout the central nervous system. I personally experience Euphoria after doing this intense asana.”

2. She Practices Yoga

One of Sherawat’s favorite ways to exercise is by practicing yoga. She has posted several photos and videos on Instagram of herself doing different yoga poses. In this reel, Sherawat says that yoga has a great effect on her mood, writing in the caption, “Beat the Monday Blues with yoga postures, forward bends being my favorite as they promote total mental relaxation, calmness & joy.”

3. She Does TRX

Sherawat has a lot of workout equipment at home, which she uses to stay in shape. One piece of equipment that she owns are TRX cables, and she does a lot of different exercises with them. She posted this video on Instagram of herself using the cable to help her do squats. She captioned the video, “Pistol squat TRX training is one of the most challenging lower body workouts.” “Strength training can help you tone your muscles and improve your appearance. With a regular strength training program, you can reduce your body fat, increase bone strength, increase your lean muscle mass and burn calories more efficiently,” says the Mayo Clinic. “You can do strength training with inexpensive resistance tubing or even your own body weight. With proper technique, you may enjoy noticeable improvements in your strength and stamina over time.”

4. She Lifts Weights

Another at-home workout Sherawat likes to do is strength training exercises. She likes to lift weights, and has posted photos on Instagram with a barbell over her head. She captioned this weightlifting video, “High intensity workout is one of my favorite form of exercises to engage the entire body & not just one muscle group.”

5. She Does Suspension Based Exercises

Another of Sherawat’s at-home exercises are suspension exercises. She posted this video on Instagram of herself doing crunches while hanging from a bar. She captioned the post, “Suspension based exercises can improve mobility , flexibility, balance , focus and STRENGTH. They constantly engage your core plus it’s pretty... fun!”