In between looking glamorous at award functions and working hard on set, anyone who knows Janhvi Kapoor knows how seriously she takes her workouts. Looking fabulously fit is part of the job and she leaves no stone unturned to achieve her fitness goals. One of the many exercise routines she swears by is Pilates with celebrity Pilates expert, Namrata Purohit. If you've ever wondered why celebrities rest their faith on this intense workout form, then let Janhvi Kapoor "working those glutes" be the reason you consider taking that trial session after all. One of the fundamental principles of Pilates is that even though different body parts are actively performing various exercises, Janhvi Kapoor's glutes and legs, in this case, the core must always be engaged. Janhvi performs what seems like an advanced leg press with the strap on the reformer box. The advanced movement helps develop and tone the glute and hamstring muscles. Going by Janhvi Kapoor's expression, we bet she can feel the burn.
Janhvi Kapoor during her Pilates session
Janhvi Kapoor's leg days are intense and Namrata Purohit makes sure to give her just what she needs. When it comes to burning the hamstrings and glutes, we know by now that this young Bollywood fitness enthusiast stops at nothing.
Bodyweight is harnessed to make this functional training method one of the most effective and an obvious celebrity favourite. It is no surprise that Janhvi Kapoor often makes a date out of it with her pals, Sara Ali Khan and Ananya Panday too. A fitting Galentine's Day celebration with the trio mid-session can be seen doing squats as part of their warm-up drill. Imagine if the warm-up drills are so intense, what's more in store when the session is literally in action. One look at Ananya Panday's expression and we have a certain sense of what was more in store.
An hour-long session with Namrata Purohit usually includes planks for the core, lunges for all the legs and arm exercises for a holistic full-body workout, or in Janhvi Kapoor's to her trainer "you should write a book on ways to kill a client." Well, at least the results speak for themselves.
Things to remember during a Pilates session:
1. Slow and controlled movements are important to reap the benefits of this workout style.
2. Focus on breathing and mindfulness during each movement to be able to perform each exercise with precision.
3. Don't be intimidated by the mechanics of the reformer and other accessories; just go with the flow.
So when are you planning your first Pilates session?
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