Celebrity trainers share insights on dramatic transformation of stars

Updated On: 26 June, 2019 08:41 AM IST | | Sonia Lulla

Actors like Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Kapoor and Aamir Khan, among others, undergoing dramatic physical transformations for their upcoming ventures, mid-day connects with experts to get a low-down on how celebrity trainers play ping-pong with their weight

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Fitness expert Samir Jaura conducts as many as 40 tests ahead of taking up any project. A battery of tests enables trainers to decipher pre-existing deficiencies that actors may possess, in turn enabling them to tackle them during the course of the transformation. These concerns may vary from vitamin deficiencies to undiagnosed underlying problems, like hormonal imbalances. Most experts agree that under supervision, a variety of aspects are addressed, and the process isn't gauged under the microscopic view of kilos lost or gained, only. Bone health is maintained by providing calcium supplements when necessary. Vitamin E supplements and collagen boosters are added to ensure that the skin and hair don't look pale or brittle on screen. With weakness and irritation being common side-effects of drastic weight loss programmes, additional vitamins are provided to maintain energy levels.

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