PV Sindhu is only indulging in family time during lockdown

Athletes and sports professionals are stuck indoors probably for the very first time in their lives as sporting events across the globe get postponed When the pitch field or court are your whole life how do you deal with a workfromhome cultureIn an exclusive interview IANSlife spoke to World Badminton Champion PV Sindhu about her time in lockdown to find out how the sports star is keeping fit spending time and encouraging others to stay motivated and healthyGiven the unprecedented times we are living in with all of us grappling to understand what the new normal is it is easy to let our own wellbeing take a back seat There is no substitute for hard work We continue to deliver our best results at work but focus on our fitness has taken a backseat I strongly believe that now is not the time for excuses and we can continue our workout regimes while we stay indoors asserts Sindhu who is the Brand Ambassador for GatoradeAs an endeavour to encourage people who are at home to stay fit and invest in themselves Gatorade the worlds no 1 sports drink brand partners with the ace shuttler in a digital film The new initiative aims to change the mindset of Indians and encourage them to drop all excuses and WorkoutFromHome Sindhu adds It is important to remember that we will tide through these times we should remain fit and healthy through these timesRead the excerptsQ As a sportswoman it must be tough and heartbreaking to stay away from the court and be in lockdownSindhu Theres nothing more difficult for a sportsperson than being away from her sport but these are unprecedented times and we need to act responsibly We need to utilise the time at hand to focus on ourselves our personal fitness and ensure a worklife balanceQ Like all other community events including music festivals and theatre sporting events across the world have been cancelled or postponed how will this affect athletes and professionals in terms of both training and performanceSindhu The world is in a state of flux We need to believe that all this will be over soon and be ready to get back to the game the day it is over For us our body and our fitness are everything If we dont take care of it our body can ditch us when we need it the most So even if nothing is moving we should Like everyone else is working from home we athletes are working out from homeQ How important is physical fitness for mental wellbeing during this crisisSindhu More important than its ever been Taking care of ourselves and investing time to focus on personal fitness is crucial for both our physical and mental wellbeing If fitness was a hobby now it needs to become a habit Taking out some time to workout from home while we are working from home not only energizes you physically but also ensures higher productivity during the dayIn fact the digital video highlights that just like work has not stopped in the current times ones focus on fitness and exercise should not either Gatorade and I are trying to showcase and motivate people on how daily household items like carpets bottles and stairs can become a part of ones daily WorkoutFromHome routine as long as we intend to take the time out to exerciseQ Even household chores can be made into fun exercise activitiesSindhu I totally agree Improvisation keeps any physical activity from getting boring and at home we have all the tools for excellent workouts Use your tables sofas chairs yoga mats water bottles why even the walls to burn some calories Find a partner you love working out with like how I have found a workout partner in my 17monthold nephewQ With the Indian Summer its important to stay hydrated even if youre indoors and not sweating it out Do you agreeSindhu Even when we arent sweating a lot we are continuously losing water And since we are home we tend to miss this part and forget to take in the liquids I would urge everybody to stay at home keep your Gatorade sipper by your side and stay hydrated In times like these nothing is as important as the basicsQ What are you indulging in during the lockdown and what keeps you busySindhu Right now my indulgence has been my family Because of my hectic training and tournament schedules I never get much time to spend with them Now I work out with them eat with them and have fun with them I am loving itQ What are you bingewatching at the momentSindhu I prefer a good mix of sports movies and biographical movies Athletes are too disciplined to bingeTarun Bhagat DirectorMarketing Hydration and Cola PepsiCo India adds Even during these challenging times its heartening to see that work hasnt stopped for us We continue to deliver our best However while juggling the current WorkFromHome situation our individual health has taken a backseat and through this video we intend to encourage people to take out time work out from home and give due importance to their personal fitnessGiving a new twist to its Nothing Beats Gatorade philosophy the video encourages people to not just WorkFromHome but also embrace the concept of WorkOutFromHome as part of their daily routine Through the video PV Sindhu shares a message of motivation and shows how daily household items like carpets bottles and stairs can become a part of ones daily WorkoutFromHome routine The film showcases how life as we know it has changed but not stopped and features glimpses of people who have successfully turned their homes into workrooms and boardrooms It then goes on to show how we can similarly take household items available to us at home and turn them into tools for working outCatch up on all the latest sports news and updates hereAlso download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest newsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday 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