Mahesh Babu showcases impressive athletic abilities

Browsing through his social media posts itrsquos tough to chance upon a picture that accurately discloses Mahesh Babursquos age At 47 the Telugu film industryrsquos favourite star seems to flaunt the athletic capabilities of a man in his 20s and fittingly attributes his prowess to his tendency to keep his body in a state of discomfortldquoCardio and strength training are the pillars of fitness Consistency and gradually increasing the intensity of my workouts have kept me in good stead When I took to fitness I started off with simple exercises But as I progressed I incorporated advanced exercises to continue challenging my body Consistently challenging myself to improve was key to finding a balanced fitness routinerdquo says the actor adding that having turned his attention to holistic practices he knocked on the doors of Luke Coutinho for helpldquoI knew that Luke incorporated mindbody practices into his clientrsquos daily routines and helped them find a better balancerdquo says Babu when asked about his decision to seek advice from the integrative and lifestyle medicine expert who helped him build a ldquolifestyle plan that emphasises the critical components of wellness and prevention such as healthy DNA angiogenesis immunity gut health and mindset changesrdquoWith his fitness regimen already taken care of Coutinho created a plan that addressed his sleep patterns emotional and spiritual wellness and nutrition ldquoDespite Maheshrsquos preexisting workout routine we identified specific changes that would enhance his recovery reduce his risk of injury and help him achieve his desired goals So we worked on that In addition to addressing any deficiencies or gaps in his diet we were mindful of his busy travel and shoot schedule With our approach he could boost his metabolism We also provided nutritious snacking options to help him manage his cravings One of his goals was to improve his skin health and we incorporated foods to address thatrdquo says Coutinho who also added ldquomindfulness practices breathing regimens and positive selftalk into his lifestyle planrdquoAlso ReadVikram We did not have fun at the shoot of Ponniyin Selvan but we all lived a dreamldquoWe wanted him to not only have a great physique but also the means to build it in a sustainable and healthy manner Longterm health and happiness are factors that need to be accounted for todayrdquoLuke CoutinhoAt its crux Babu depends on the basics to stay in shape He admits that his exercise regimen has changed over the years in keeping with the demands of his screen outings but his routine essentially comprises cardiovascular work strength training and highintensity interval training ldquoAs for my diet I consume a balanced lowcarb diet that includes lean meats fish eggs vegetables and fruits I avoid processed and junk food and focus on consuming nutrientdense meals I also stay hydratedrdquoWhen he is on the go as he often is he likes to break up his regimen into smaller exercise blocks ldquoI plan ahead and break up my workout routine into shorter sessions throughout the day There are fun ways to stay active while on vacation too I add activities like hiking swimming and exploring the local area on foot or by bikerdquo