Fitness Secrets - Diet and Health

That heavenly body! Shilpa Shetty's physical trainer talks about how she got the ‘European look’ in just 12 weeks!When Shilpa Shetty signed the contract for Big Brother show a few months ago, she was worried about the shape of her body. That's when her sister Shamita's trainer Sherin Poojari stepped in. Sherin says, "I was working with Shamita as her personal trainer, and I always thought that Shilpa had an amazing body and she needn't do anything. But when she signed Big Brother, she wanted to get a different look and I thought of giving her a European look." Now Sherin is Shilpa's personal trainer and doesn't work with any other Bollywood celebrity. Sherin explains the European concept of fitness. "The Indian concept of looking fit is about losing weight, but the European concept is to attain a lean, muscular body," explains Sherin. Shilpa had only 12 weeks in hand to bring about the necessary changes in her body. "It was not an imposs...

We caught up with actress Mahima Chaudhary recently and to be sure, the actress is in fab form after having a baby! And if she can do it, so can you! Here, Mahima explains what egged her into post-pregnancy fitness and provides some tips! "I never had the plan to get back in shape after my pregnancy. I was happy the way I was, until one day I started feeling tired and restless. I then decided to work out a little bit to keep myself fit! Here's what I did: ~ First off, I didn't attempt anything on my own; I got in touch with a friend who put me onto a full-time personal trainer. ~ I worked out a little bit for half an hour thrice a week. I suggest that this is normal and very helpful, rather than working out rigourously everyday for hours together. ~ I would say that you shouldn't rush into reducing or dieting. Just let it happen, give it time. ~ I stopped eating fried foods, although I was tempted to. New moms generally have the tendency to eat a lot of the wrong thing...

Bipasha's USP: Mickey Mehta Says: Bipasha is top heavy but the rest of her body is well toned. I cannot tell you which the best part of her body is because the overall package is terrific. Prashant Says: She has a very good upper body and abs. She is broad and works that to her advantage. Fitness routine: Prashant: Bipasha Basu does a combination of cardio and weight training Mickey: If you want to get a body like Bipasha's, a combination of weight training, treadmill and cycling is the best solution. What Bipasha Says About Her Fitness: Actually, I got into fitness because of the film No Entry. Since I play a dancer, I knew that I’d have to bare my midriff. All my fears about showing my belly came up. So, I started working out and soon my mindblock about item numbers was also removed. My gym routine is a priority, and if I have two hours free, I spend half an hour with John and the rest of the time in the gym or in a swimming pool. Bipasha Basu Has Launched Her Own Fitnes...

Esha Deol. The girl who has the Gayathri Mantra tattooed on her shoulder blade, is also a lean and fit machine. All thanks to Aditya Chopra who wanted her to look like a bombshell in his Dhoom. Esha's USP: Esha's shoulder blades are the best part of her. They are so toned that one can almost cut ice with them! Fitness Secret: For Esha's biker chick look, a combination of cardio and weight training every week, with special emphasis on abs and shoulders is a must. She now practices kickboxing, mixing it up with yoga and cardio exercises. Learning kickboxing has sure benefited the actress in more ways than one.

“I surely make it a point to exercise on the treadmill at least 15 minutes daily. I also try and workout one part of the body each day and if I am lucky enough to have time, I workout two parts,” he says. Diet: The actor also reminds us of the importance of eating healthy. “I avoid fried foods and too much of aerated drinks. Oily, greasy stuff is a big `NO’ as far as my daily dietary intake is concerned.”

Shilpa's USP: Her abs. She is a tall woman and she has a very sexy, shapely body. Her washboard abs are a result of constant care and exercise Fitness Secret: Shilpa Shetty does a combination of yoga and gymming. She is athletic and can stretch herself with a good stamina. Shilpa recently released her highly publicised yoga DVD. She is said to practice yoga everyday to maintain that super slim figure Fitness Tips from Shilpa: - If you don't feel comfortable working out at a gym, change venue or you'll never go. Or do what I do and train at home. - Stretch before and after a workout to prevent muscle strain. - Cardiovascular exercise keeps you fit, trim and healthy so my workouts involve light runs on the treadmill. - Lift light dumb-bells to tone your arms without bulking up - I use heavier weights on my legs for definition. - work out at least three times a week. - Fitness Routine & Exercise: I do meditate regularly and practice yoga everyday. I love doing squats. I’ve...

Body type: "John is blessed with a good physique. He possesses an athletic body. He used to play football and basketball during his school and college days. And his sincere efforts towards body-building give him a 'Perfect 10 Physique," Khabib says. On Training John: According to Khatib, John is very supportive and does everything that’s been asked of him. "He is a good learner as well as a sincere student. In the last four years, I never felt that I am training a Bollywood star. In fact, he also continues his health routine whenever he goes out for shooting," says Khatib. Fitness Routine: His daily fitness schedule is rigorous and really effective. "Every day he works out for two-three hours. His daily workout includes weight lifting and kickboxing sessions. He even goes regularly to gym and does his cardio-exercises," adds Khatib. Diet: As far as John's diet is concerned this is what his trainer had to say: "He is very health conscious and h...

John's USP: John Abraham’s whole body has an appeal. His abs though is the best part of him. Fitness secret: John alternates between cardio and weight training with a lot of emphasis on his abs. He works out for two-three hours everyday. His daily workout includes weight lifting and kickboxing sessions. He even goes regularly to gym and does his cardio-exercises

Fitness freak Akshay Kumar couldn't bear to miss his daily regimen while shooting for Singh is Kinng in Australia and guess what he did? He climbed the 150 floors of his hotel daily! Later, he went and got a parkour equipment installed at home so that beta Aarav can benefit too.

Akshay Kumar's Fitness Advice: "Use natural therapies to keep good health. The use of 'Reiki' can also prove to be very helpful." Akshay's USP: Akshay isn't all muscles. He has a lean, fit and shapely body. He is tall and his legs are the best part of his body. Well shaped and agile. Fitness secret: >> Akshay Kumar plays basketball thrice a week to stay fit. >>> He also walks and treks to stay fit and keep his stamina up. Akshay is now into the natural way of staying fit and hence these methods. >> Akshay Kumar, doesn’t like beefing up his muscles. He prefer to stay fit but without cuts. Thus, he stays away from heave weights and does things like playing basketball trice a week and running more than 10 miles a week. >>> He only works out to improve his stamina, even though he has got a well equipped gym, he believes in natural ways. >> "There is nothing like maintaining good health", he says. "Over the ye...

SHAHRUKH'S USP: Prashant Sawant: I like Shah Rukh's abs. While I was training him, I realised that he has high endurance levels. In fact when working out with him, I used to finish his workout in 30 minutes. [About Prashant Sawant: Did Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's six packs in the movie Om Shanti Om impress you? It was Prashant who made it possible.] Mickey Mehta about SRK: His upper body is the best part of him. He has developed it perfectly. The sculpted six-pack abs is a superb feat, especially at his age over 38. FITNESS ROUTINE: Prashant: Shah Rukh does a lot of endurance training, weight lifting, cardio. I had included football and cricket in his workout to keep his flexibilty levels up. He eats healthy and eats well. He eats a combination of diet food proteins and takes his vitamins on time. He makes sure that he gets his protein in the form of chicken.

Hrithik Roshan’s killer bod just doesn’t make it self. The man works hard for it. “I train four times in a week. I do cardio three days in a week. Cardio is like jogging on the runner or skip for about 25 minutes. My weight training is very simple. I just keep it very intense, very short. I don’t train for more than 40 minutes. I just do enough to maintain myself. I don’t want to get bulky,” says the man with the most perfect sculpted arms in Bollywood. “I believe your body is 90 per cent your diet. And diet one has to take control of,” he adds. “Eat the right food. I don’t eat butter, ghee, oil. I just eat grilled boiled roasted stuff.”

Hritik's USP: He has a fabulous upper body. His shoulders are well-built. Broad, well-toned and well muscled. He has the perfect amount of muscle for his height and body structure. Fitness Secret: The Actor who sought Salman Khan's help to get a chiselled body for his debut Kaho Na Pyaar Hai , continued experimenting with his fitness in Koi Mil Gaya , and lately in Jodha Akbar . Hrithik concentrates on toning his shoulders, chest, arms and abs. There are various upper body exercises he practices. Since the very beginning he is different in his approach from the rest, he only emphasizes on his upper body workouts. "I realize that it's your arms and your chest and shoulders that are more prominent on screen. That's why I work more on them. And I don't need to stay in my gym for hours. I have developed a system whereby even a slight workout helps me in giving the required shape to my body," says Hrithik. The hunk is currently also into Pilates and running to ...

Kareena's USP: Mickey Mehta : I think Kareena's overall body is perfect because her whole body looks well-toned and refined. Prashant: I like Kareena's waistline and legs. She has a slender waist and she has worked extra hard to lose every ounce of flab on her body. Fitness Routine: Mickey: Kareena has lost a lot of weight the Yoga way. It is a holistic way to lose weight and achieve a balance of body and mind. Prashant: Kareena Kapoor owes her fabulous figure to a combination of yoga and gym routines like circuit training and weights. Yoga Exercise: 1000 Numbers Kapalbharti and 50 Times surya Namaskar Buy Books Written By Kareena's Dietician Rujuta Divekar Free Home Delivery - Cash on Delivery Book By Kareena's Yoga Guru Payal Gidwani Tiwari

Kareena Kapoor credits her waiflike body to a balanced diet and a strict yoga regime as well. The once curvaceous actress denies reports of starving herself, Kareena insists her body is the result of hard work and was happy to reveal her healthy eating tips: How Kareena Kapoor Lost weight from 60Kgs to 48 Kgs - Diet Chart 1. Morning Tea/Coffee 2. Alternates breakfast with a bowl of muesli with nuts or two parathas and yoghurt 3. Lunch and dinner consists of chapatis with lots of green vegetables and dal 4. Snacks every three hours with nuts and milk for energy 5. No rice 6. Drinks two bottles of electral 7. Says she loves cheese and eats at least one slice because of its protein content and fatty acids 8. Dinner - Dal and Salad Yoga Exercise : 1000 Nos Kapalbharti and 50 Times surya Namaskar Buy Books Written By Kareena's Dietician Rujuta Divekar Free Home Delivery - Cash on Delivery Book By Kareena's Yoga Guru Payal Gidwani Tiwari FOR STEP BY STEP SURYA NAMASKAR - CLICK HER...

Salman's physical trainer, Manish Advilkar, has this to tell all his fans across the world. He has also trained Salman through six tedious years. When he first call me in 2001, I concentrated on fine-tuning is exercise routine, making it more structured and streamlined,"Advilkare calls. Today, of course his body speaks for his dedication. No matter how punishing his shooting schedule, salman will find time to exercise... He even calls me up at 3-4 am for a training session. Exercise releases endorphins, those feel good hormones in the brain, andriding the wave , trainer and pupil sculpt the body that earned bollywood star the moniker, "Shirtless Wonder". While weights have gained for Salman the contours the camera captures so vividly, his cardiovascular routine is punishing too. When the mood overtakes Salman , he goes cycling three hours to panvel," explains Advilkar." personally, I would find that a real challenge too." “He does unbelievable stuff li...

Bollywood’s original hunk, Salman Khan is toying with the idea of penning a book on body building. Though in his early forties, Salman remains one of the fittest actors in the industry. Not that we need testimony, but even Shah Rukh Khan has gone on record to say that Salman was the first to spark off a fitness revolution in India as he first flaunted his rippling muscles and six-pack abs on the silver screen more than a decade ago. It’s no hidden secret that Salman loves to workout and has generously offered fitness tips to many actors including Hrithik Roshan, who requested Salman to train him prior to his celluloid debut in 2000. So how did the idea strike the hunk? A source informs, “Salman’s colleagues, fans and the media have often quizzed Salman bhai on how he manages to maintain such a fabulously fit physique and so, bhai thought it would be a great idea write his own book on bodybuilding. But nothing has been finalised yet. He’s just toying with the idea,” says the source. But...

Salman Khan's Advice “Watch out what you eat, as working out is just the 20% of what you are, it’s your diet which determines the rest” Salman's USP: His biceps, triceps and killer abs. Fitness routine: He works out for at least 3 hours daily. “I don’t usually get time during the day, so I start working out late in the night and end by the wee hours” says Salman. His workouts are very rigorous and that shows in the kind of body display he maintains. And during the course of the day, he cycles and runs. He loves using his cycle especially in the middle of the night. It gives him a high and relaxes him completely. Work out: A fitness freak, Salman's day is "incomplete without workouts." Salman does cardio and works out on his abs to keep them as shapely as they are. Crunches and pull ups are what give him his perfect abs. He works one part in a day and never has taken any steroids or other body building substance. He loves cycling He runs and cycles about 10 km eve...

Ok guys, I'm 42 years but guess what? I don't feel it. Wana know why? Simple.. I run and cycle 10 km everyday. I'm proud of my fitness level. I'm fit both mentally and physically. I'm not an early riser, but whenever I wake up, I make it a point to hit the gym before venturing out of my house, even if it's late at night, or no matter where I am. And during the course of the day, I cycle and run. I love using my cycle especially in the middle of the night. It gives me a high and relaxes me completely. I have cycled it to my farm house in Panvel from my Bandra house with my security guys following me in my car. I have been doing it ever since I was a child. In fact, my whole family is into fitness, maybe that's why none of my family members suffers from any serious aliments. I was very thin in my school; I started working out after I bagged my second film Maine Pyaar Kiya. My director Sooraj R. Barjatya wanted me to remove my shirt and shoot bare body for some...