Sumona Chakravarti In Workout Gear Has “Just Another Leg Day”

Indian actress Sumona Chakravarti is hitting the gym for a good leg day workout—and sharing her exercises on social media. Chakravarti, 35, shared a video of herself wearing white leggings and a yellow tank top, holding a kettlebell while doing a lower body workout on a mat. She also used an exercise ball for her back. The star then enjoyed some avocado toast and egg for a post-sweat snack. “Just another leg day,” reads the text over her video. Chakravarti’s hard work and discipline really show when it comes to her health and fitness routine—here’s how she does it.

1. Hiking In the Mountains

Chakravarti loves to escape the Mumbai heat by going hiking in the mountains. Those who want to give their workouts an extra edge could try speed hiking. “Speed hiking involves the same muscle groups as running but with less stress on joints,” Keoghan Bellew, PT at Fitness Superstore tells Women’s Fitness. “It strengthens and tones legs, glutes, upper body and core. Regular speed walks will boost your cardiovascular health as you spend more time with your heart rate in the moderate-intensity zone.”

2. Healthy Lifestyle

Chakravarti enjoys a balanced diet without whole food groups being eliminated. “I don’t believe in the concept of sugar-free,” she told TellyChakkar. “I have my tea and coffee with normal sugar. I guess to live a healthy lifestyle the most important aspect is to have quality sleep, keep your body hydrated and never skip breakfast.”

3. Chakravarti Keeps Her Makeup Light

Chakravarti keeps her makeup light and focuses on good skincare. “I have to admit that I am blessed with good skin so I wear very light and minimal makeup,” she told TinselGupshup. “Having said that, I am very particular about the quality of my makeup, good quality is an absolute must. I rarely get break-outs and mostly I get a heat boil so I just let them be and they go away in a day or two. The important thing is that I make sure not to touch them. My regimen involves basic cleansing, toning and moisturizing twice a day without fail. I have been following this regimen since I was 16.”

4. Embracing Her Beauty

Chakravarti says the best advice she ever received was to embrace her beautiful natural looks. “Earlier, I would avoid eyeliner and I would use my base to reduce the size of my lips but then someone told me that I am blessed with beautiful big eyes and full lips so I should not hide them instead I should flaunt them!” she told TinselGupshup. “I used to be very conscious about my big eyes and lips but now people tell me that my lips remind them of Angelina Jolie… and mine are 100% natural!! So now, I don’t downplay my lips and eyes!”

5. Gym Sessions and Swimming

Chakravarti works out and swims to stay fit and energized. “I go to gym [three times] a week and swimming four times a week; this is the simple way I manage to stay fit,” she told TellyChakkar. “I don’t have any diet plan; I eat everything but avoid eating junk food, and have just homemade food. I also make it a point to eat every two to three hours and never overeat.”

Simone De La Rue, founder of Body by Simone, is known for her dedication to fitness and empowering others to prioritize their health. She often shares her personal experiences and advice with her audience, offering inspiration for both seasoned athletes and those looking to get started on their fitness journey. In her latest Instagram posts, Simone highlights the importance of strength training, mindset, and how her methods help ease the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Here are her tips to stay on track and motivated.

1. She Knows How to Get Back on Track

Simone emphasizes the importance of getting back on track after enjoying summer with her little one. She acknowledges the challenge of finding time to work out but stresses the importance of making health a priority. "You just need to make your health and wellness a priority," she says. Her latest program, featuring 12 x 20-minute workouts, helps build strength and endurance, perfect for getting back into a routine.

2. She Strength Trains

Strength training is an essential part of Simone’s fitness routine, and she encourages her followers to give 20 minutes three times a week to see improvements. "Watch those (peri-)menopausal symptoms ease," she shares. Her strength training program includes lateral raises, Arnold presses, and bent-arm lateral raises, aiming for three sets of 10-12 reps.

3. She Trains Smarter

Simone emphasizes the importance of training smarter, not longer. She says, "Sometimes the thought of an hour-long workout can be overwhelming." Instead, she recommends starting with 20 minutes of focused movements that work your muscles to fatigue and build strength and endurance.

4. She Works Your Upper Body

For upper-body strength, Simone shares a series of exercises from her program. She suggests moves like bicep curls, single-arm presses, and rows in a knee hover, with three sets of 10-12 reps on each side.

5. Her Methods Help Ease Perimenopause

Simone is open about experiencing symptoms of perimenopause, such as low energy and brain fog. Her workouts have helped shift her mood and body. "I have experienced ALL of the symptoms of peri-menopause," she says, and her new program has helped her find relief.

6. She Doesn’t Skip Leg Day

Simone encourages followers not to skip leg day, offering exercises like reverse lunges, Bulgarian split squats, and curtsy to reverse lunges. She suggests doing 12 reps on each side for four rounds, reminding us that consistency is key.

Michelle Lewin is showing off her legs and revealing the secret to how she got them. In a new social media post the fitness model and influencer flaunts her amazing body during a gym session. “I am often asked how to gain muscle mass in my legs and here is the answer,” she says, going on to reveal her secrets. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits – including how she got her strong legs.

1. From Model to Fitness Model

Michelle, who started out as a traditional model, found her way to fitness modeling. “I’ve been modelling for a few years, and a part of my job was to stay in shape. I loved it and it led me to became a total gym rat. After months of intense training the abs started to show and I was enjoying the fitness lifestyle. Suddenly the modeling requests were coming from Fitness Magazines and Supplement companies,” she told Simply Shredded. “A friend of mine told me to compete in the next NPC bikini competition so I gave it a shot. It was such a thrill to step on stage!”

2. Motivated By Veins

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Where does her motivation come from? “I would say the mirror. There’s nothing more motivating than when you find a new vein! Am I crazy? Probably, but it’s true! Progress is what motivates me to keep pushing harder and not give up. Also it’s extremely motivating to have so many female fans,” she told Simply Shredded.

3. Here Is Her Workout Routine

Monday: Back/Biceps

• Chin Ups (Wide Grip) 4×12
• Chin Ups (Normal Grip) 4×10
• Row Machine 4×12
• T-Bar Rows 4×12
• Dumbbell Curls 6×12
• EZ Bar Curls 4×12
• Straight Bar Cable Curls 4×12

Tuesday: Hamstrings/Calves

• Lying Leg Curls 4×12
• Seated Leg Curls 4×12
• Deadlifts 4×10-15
• Seated Calf Raises 8×20
• Standing Calf Raises (Smith Machine) 6×20

Wednesday: Triceps/Shoulders

• Standing Dumbbell Tricep Extensions 6×12
• Skull Crushers EZ Bar 4 X 12
• Rope Overhead Cable Extensions 4×12
• Military Press 4×10
• Dumbbell Shoulder Press 3×10
• Upright Rows with EZ Bar 4×12
• Side Lateral Raises 4×10

Thursday: Rest

• Off

Friday: Legs

• Lunges 4×12
• Good Mornings 6×20
• Leg Press (Single Leg) 4×15 (Each Leg)
• Squats 4×12

Saturday: Abs

• Hanging Knee Raises 4×12
• Crunches 4×20
• Crunch Machine 4×12
• Crunches On Ball 4×20

Sunday: Rest

• Off

4. Here Is What She Eats in a Day

Meal 1: Oatmeal with Big Blend from Betancourt Nutrition

Meal 2: Ham with Swedish Crackers (Wasa)

Meal 3: Chicken Breast with Brown Rice

Meal 4: Pork Chops with Salad

Meal 5: Beef with Asparagus & Spinach

Meal 6: Salmon with Broccoli

Meal 7: Casein Protein Shake (Before bed)

5. Cardio for Weight Loss

When Michelle is trying to “cut down” or lose weight she does lots of cardio. “I just love to sweat like a maniac. So what ever I feel like: Stair Master, Rollerblading around South Beach Miami or Spinning classes. I keep the intensity high and make sure that I am always pushing my hardest,” she said.

6. Here Is Her Leg Day Advice

In her latest post she offers the following advice on how to build leg muscle:

• Train heavy and with different techniques in all workouts.
• Meal planning, eating enough and knowing how to choose foods is the key.
• Maintaining discipline and consistency is the key to seeing long-term results.
• Have a Coach who motivates and pushes you
• Have adequate rest.
• Listen to your body and know what your limits are.
• Supplementation and hydration.

Indian actress Sumona Chakravarti tried doing real stunt work, and loved it. Chakravarti, 36, shared pictures of herself wearing purple leggings and a yellow shirt, wearing a helmet, knee pads, and elbow pads. “An experience of a lifetime! In retrospect, I’m really wondering how did I do all those stunts… ! It has been an ultimate litmus test for my mind & body. Before every stunt the anxiety levels would go through the roof. My challenge through the entire season was whether I'll be able to execute the stunt or not… like Rohit sir would always say - haar jeet lagi rehti hai, par har stunt ko complete karna with utmost grace & integrity is important. The fight was never with the other contestants but with myself; always. To push the boundaries each time, unlocking every barrier possible in my mind & body,” she captioned the post. Here’s how Chakravarti stays fit, happy and strong.

1. Simple Skincare

Chakravarti follows a simple skincare routine. “My regimen involves basic cleansing, toning and moisturizing twice a day without fail,” she told TinselGupshup. “I have been following this regimen since I was 16. I have to admit that I am blessed with good skin so I wear very light and minimal makeup. Having said that, I am very particular about the quality of my makeup, good quality is an absolute must.”

2. Home-Cooked Food

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Chakravarti eats home-cooked food as much as possible and avoids eating out. “When you prepare your own meals, you have more control over the ingredients,” according to HelpGuide. “By cooking for yourself, you can ensure that you and your family eat fresh, wholesome meals. This can help you to look and feel healthier, boost your energy, stabilize your weight and mood, and improve your sleep and resilience to stress. It can also help you to save money.”

3. She’s a Yogi

Chakravarti swears by regular yoga sessions for her health and wellness. “Regular yoga practice may reduce levels of stress and body-wide inflammation, contributing to healthier hearts,” says Johns Hopkins Health. “Several of the factors contributing to heart disease, including high blood pressure and excess weight, can also be addressed through yoga.”

4. Swimming Sessions

Chakravarti swims four times a week. “For people with fibromyalgia, swimming can decrease anxiety, and exercise therapy in warm water can decrease depression and improve mood,” says the CDC. “Water-based exercise can benefit older adults by improving their quality of life and decreasing disability. It can also improve or help maintain the bone health of post-menopausal women.”

5. Hiking In Nature

Chakravarti loves to go hiking with her friends and family. “Walking is one of the lowest impact sports around,” says the American Hiking Society. “This means that while you derive all the cardiovascular benefits of other aerobic activities, you do so with a minimum of stress, strain and pounding to your body.”

Anita Herbert, the fitness trainer behind the successful Summer Shred program, is pulling a Lego Batman and not skipping a leg day. She posted a video of herself feeling the burn when doing squats and more. “True story 🥲—especially when it’s the second leg day this week!👀 Who can relate?” she captioned it. Here are some other ways she stays so in shape.

1. She Does Hanging Leg Raises

“When you think of an exercise routine for your core, most people think of sit-ups or planks, which are great exercises for your ‘six-pack’ ab work,” exercise physiologist Griffin Nykor, RKin, CPT, tells the Cleveland Clinic. “Leg lifts are an important complement to that because they get at the muscles that make up the rest of your trunk — your lower back, glutes, hip flexors and your transverse abdominus (the muscle that sits under your six-pack).”

2. She Likes High-Protein Snacks

Check out this great video about her favorite high-protein snacks. A sample:

“🩵 Bone broth - 50 calories per bag and 10 g protein Just ask for hot water on the plane or at a coffee shop when you are ready to have it.

🩵 Protein bars - Look for ones that are low in sugar and high in protein.

🩵 Protein powder - I put a serving of iso whey by @onesthealth in my shaker and just add water when I’m ready to drink it. linked in my bio!

🩵 Protein chips - Perfect for snacking on while watching a movie, and the macros are a lot better than regular chips, 130 calories per bag with 17g of protein and only 4g of carbs.”

3. She Does Hip Thrusts

“I usually program a hip thrust variation 2-3 times / week, using different rep ranges,” she captioned one video. “You can perform all of these variations with a dumbbell, kettlebell or smith machine instead.”

4. She Has Perfected the Crunch

“These tips will level up your ab game 🫡 Train your ABS instead of your ❌hip flexors!” she captioned one great video. “Focus on:

✅ Curling your chest towards your hips

✅ Reducing your range of motion and really focus on using your abs, no momentum.

✅ Squeezing your abs at the top

✅ Lowering yourself down slowly

✅ Breathing correctly: inhale on the way down and exhale on the way up.”

5. Yes, She Really Does Not Skip Leg Day

“Having strong glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings and calf muscles gives your body a strong foundation and can,” sais Piedmont Health:

• “Tone your lower body muscles
• Boost your metabolism as you increase muscle mass
• Give you a higher calorie burn as you train larger muscle groups
• Improve your balance
• Strengthen your bones
• Reduce joint pain”