Fitness Secrets - Diet and Health

Kangana Ranaut Working out at Leena Mogre's Gym From Fashion to Kites, actor Kangna Ranaut has always slipped into varied roles with ease. We ask her trainer Leena Mogre, what is Kangana's Fitness Regime and how she swings her curves... Five years and a national award later, Kangna Ranaut’s journey in filmdom is taking her to new heights. The actor has swung her weight and curves too, in a bid to look stunning/battered/curvy… whatever her roles have demanded. Having been training at Leena Mogre’s fitness center well before her Fashion days, we asked Mogre herself on how the svelte actor has shaped up over the past two-three roles. ROLE PLAY “Kangna is an ectomorph, which means it’s difficult for her to gain weight,” Mogre says. “She’s anyway never required a drastic weight loss/gain regimen for any of her roles. In Fashion, she perfected the ultra-trimmed look. Next was her training for Kites, in which she plays a salsa dancer,” she adds. For the saucy salsa look, Leena and Kan...

Posture: Surya-Namaskara - Sun Salutation Translation: The Sanskrit word surya means sun. Namaskar is the Hindi word for Namaste, from the root nam, to bow. Namaskar means salutation, salute, greeting or praise. Pronunciation: soor-yee-ah-nahma-skar Step-By-Step Demonstration of Surya Namaskar Asana Step-1 Stand facing the direction of the sun with both feet touching. Bring the hands together, palmto-palm, at the heart. Step-2 Inhale and raise the arms upward. Slowly bend backward, stretching arms above the head. Step-3 Exhale slowly bending forward, touching the earth with respect until the hands are in line with the feet, head touching knees. Step-4 Inhale and move the right leg back away from the body in a wide backward step. Keep the hands and feet firmly on the ground, with the left foot between the hands. Raise the head. Step-5 While exhaling, bring the left foot together with the right. Keep arms straight, raise the hips and align the head with the arms, forming an upward arc...

Originating in India, Yoga is a centuries-old system of exercise and relaxation. More recently yoga has become increasingly popular for its ability to increase fertility amoung childless couples. Yoga can improve Your Chances of Conceiving, help prepare your body for a successful conception and pregnancy. Yoga for Fertility can be practiced by women who are trying to conceive, either naturally or through assisted reproductive technology. Yoga for Fertility uses specific yoga postures and practices to stimulate and tone the reproductive system, enhance the flow of energy and circulation through the body, and balance hormone levels. Yoga helps regulate the body’s hormone levels by improving endocrine (glandular) function. It is also well-recognized as a reducer of stress, anxiety and depression, all of which can accompany, and exacerbate, fertility challenges. In a recent Harvard-based study, women participating in a yoga and relaxation program nearly tripled their chances of achieving p...

Vivek oberoi spends half an hour at the beach every morning with his pet dogs Duke and Ivy. His time at the Beach: Beaches are absolutely amazing in the mornings, empty, beautiful, serine and calm. The sound of the ocean fills you with so much peace. You just need to sit down and take your all in, it’s the most amazing feeling, this is my most favorite place to be. If I am really tired or am worried about something or stressed about something, this is where I come to spend some time. Once I am here, everything seems fine, it just calms me down, puts me in this whole zen like state, the whole feeling like Budddha kind of thing. I grew up on the beach, playing cricket, volleyball and other sport. Walking on sand does a lot of things, it does a lot to stabilize your muscles because you are working against an undulated surface, so it gives you that much more focus on your supporting muscles on your core muscles, they will stabilize and keep you solid. On his Pets: They are the r...

My workout regime: I do kickboxing, an hour and a half of weight training and an hour of spinning every alternate day. And if I still have energy left in me, I walk for about half an hour. That constitutes my fitness regime. My diet: I prefer eating healthy food and avoid oily stuff and rice. Instead of regular rotis I have multi-grained rotis. My diet comprises a lot of proteins and less carbohydrates. Food with more fibre such as egg whites, chicken and fish form a big part of my diet. Happiness quotient: My mantra in life is to live and let live. I believe in giving as much as I can to people. I’m a happy soul and believe in staying happy no matter how tough the going is. I feel blessed to have the love of my family and friends. Being able to do things for them makes me happy. Idea of relaxation: I just love going to spas and indulging myself in massages at least once a week. Sleeping is another great way to relax. Listening to soft music helps me unwind after a hard day’s work. Tra...

No kiddie meal: The sikandar star kid is a health freak I am A non-vegetarian but: I like vegetarian food too. I begin my day with A very healthy meal — brown bread with honey and butter, a glass of fresh orange juice. I also have some fresh fruits. My favourite fruits are mangoes, apples and grapes. After breakfast I go to school in Auroville, Pondicherry. When I am at school, I have the food provided by school. We have a salad, vegetables, brown rice or ragi and curd. There's no fried food. On the sets of Sikandar in Kashmir I ate unit food. We ate fresh fruits and food that wasn't very oily. Overall, it was a healthy diet. I had Kashmiri food, we tried Kahva (local tea) too. Throughout the day I sip water. I make sure I have lots of it because it cleanses your system. I always carry Granola bars. I like to binge on Cookies or apples in the evening after school. Later, I go for sports so I eat to keep myself going. My dinner is Generally salad or brown bread. I like Indian fo...

Coffee? Not with Anushka! She says no to chocolates and coffee but yes to nariyal paani (Tender coconut water) . Anushka's thought for food I am a non-vegetarian but: I prefer eating vegetarian food and like only certain dishes in non-vegetarian. In vegetarian food, I like eating parathas and veggies. I get up early only when: I have to report for work. Otherwise, I sleep till late. The first thing I have: Is a glass of water followed by a cup of tea. Breakfast comprises: Egg and a glass of fresh juice. I sip on: Lemon juice or coconut water. For lunch I have: Dal, roti, sabzi. Dal is a must. My favourite is wholegrain dal. When I eat food from home, I feel lighter so I carry lunch. My dabba usually contains roti, salad and dahi. I feel hungry after: Every two hours. While shooting for Yashraj, I had chilly cheese toast from the canteen cafeteria. They have nice sandwiches, brownies and ice cream. I have my dinner: At home and by 9 pm. I don't have: A sweet tooth. I don't e...