Akshay just wants to have fun

Akshay Kumarrsquos definition of athleticism is rather simple mdash learn to lift your own weight before trying to lift external weights ldquoAnd thatrsquos why lifting doesnrsquot give me the same thrill or help me acquire the physique that I aspire to have Powerlifting is great for some people but itrsquos just not my thingrdquo shares the actor inarguably among the fittest in the Indian film industryLack of equipment however does not imply that Kumarrsquos routine lacks variety In fact within the span of one week alone the actor 55 practises a bunch of varied exercise formats ldquoI like to mix it up mdash from shadowboxing conditioning yoga hydrotherapy climbing circuit training and anything that involves fun and movement I do it all There is one thing though mdash when I am on the go I miss my parkour gym bars and rings where I happily swing freelyrdquoWhen he is away on his shooting schedules Kumar makes the most of the space available to him ldquoIf therersquos a pool Irsquom in it if therersquos a garden Irsquom on the grass if therersquos a ground Irsquoll be playing cricket and flexing for every wicket Irsquove benefited from every fitness format Irsquove thrived off learning anything I could from sports martial arts stuns and parkour to gymnastics and rockclimbing Irsquove tried everything including trampolining Therersquos nothing that I havenrsquot enjoyed and benefited from The key is to move love life and respect your healthrdquoWhile he makes his routines as enjoyable as he can even Khiladi Kumar needs guidance when it comes to his training One of his fitness coaches he says always accompanies him on outdoor shoots because ldquoI spend a huge amount of time shooting abroad and if I didnrsquot adhere to my routine I wouldnrsquot be cast as a hero thereafterrdquo He also travels with a chef in tow who prepares ldquosimple but wholesome mealsrdquoldquoThere arenrsquot many dos and donrsquots when it comes to my diet The amount I eat depends on my training Eating in moderation is key and my diet is balanced Too much of anything is bad and no one becomes fat or thin if they eat in moderation But refined sugar will kill us all one dayrdquoKumarrsquos Instagram news feed is punctuated with videos of his training routine at his home gym with daughter Nitara often featuring in them as she tries her hand at his regimen Kumar admits that when it comes to his children he wishes to lead by example ldquoMonkey see monkey do I donrsquot believe in telling my kids that they have to or need to train Showing them how I train is enough to motivate them Thankfully they both love to train with me or in their own spacerdquo says the actor adding that he believes physical fitness should receive prominence in the Indian school curriculum ldquoStarting to train when I was young was the best thing I could ever have done for myself and my kids Learning to fall fight and fly has helped me build the foundation to try anything I believe sports and martial arts should be compulsory like education is and at every school and community centre It is equally important especially because our bodies need to experience everything when we are young in order to become whatever we desire when we grow olderrdquoAlso Read Fitness expert shares 7 tips to follow in 2023The actorrsquos latest effort in blending his love for fashion and fitness is his recently released athleisure wear Force IX the designs of which draw inspiration from the aesthetics of the armed forces ldquoI want people to feel comfortable while pursuing their fitness journeys Not everyone likes to train in skintight clothing so I wanted to make something that people from all walks of life could enjoyrdquoThe Cheats Soundarya SharmaWhatrsquos your cheat meal Chola bhatura and pani puriHow often do you indulge RarelyCheat meal vs cheat day It is usually a cheat meal I will have a small portion I donrsquot believe in cheat daysDo you compensate for it I do especially if I am on a holiday because one can put on a lot of weight during that time Even on a regular day if I have eaten extra it plays on my mind So I do tend to train harder after a cheat mealIn John Abrahams FridgeAvocadoQuinoaSugarfreeJamFitness tip that works for Soha Ali KhanWhen it comes to my diet I am disciplined Since I am not a foodie I am not easily tempted I donrsquot crave variety and avoid refined carbs Breakfast is an important meal and I understand that