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...