Actor Suneil Shetty, who began his career as an action hero almost two decades back, is as kicked about fitness in his late forties as he was in his youth.
Actor Suneil Shetty, who began his career as an action hero almost two decades back, is as kicked about fitness in his late forties as he was in his youth.
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He still believes in pushing the limits as much as possible. CS caught up with the actor to know more about his passion for fitness:
Bowled over by Bruce Lee
As a youngster I was a big fan of Bruce Lee, so I started learning martial arts. He was my unofficial guru. Though I didn't know the A of acting, I got inspired by him to try my luck in films. Then, I started my training in the Okinawa martial forms like karate and Kung fu. Even today, I have his Enter the Dragon poster with me. Over the years, I have experimented with various exercise forms as I believe in a healthy mind and a healthy body.
Staying fit
I have a varied regime. Some days I practise martial arts with Chitah Yajneesh Shetty, who conducts a personalised session for me. I also play sports like cricket and squash on a regular basis.
I make it a point to hit the gym for cardio and core body exercises. The idea is to get a wholesome work out every day. I follow a simple diet with a lot of protein intake.u00a0
Mental makeover
When you think about working out, give it your 100 per cent attention. You can't have a 50-50 attitude to it. Do a decent warm up and hit the deck.
Proper training is a must. I remember taking up kickboxing a few years back, it helped me a lot in terms of improving my flexibility and body language. It also helped me in my dancing (laughs).
Fitness is a big mind game. If you're mentally fit, it is likely to reflect physically as well.
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