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Body guard
By Devika Karnad, Mumbai Mirror Jun 11, 2013
TV actor Siddharth Shukla has a piece of advice for young men - you have only one body; respect it.
Last week, when Siddharth Shukla walked onto the stage of dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6, the hoots from women in the audience reached a crescendo. Other than his acting (he plays the popular Shivraj Shekhar in daily soap Balika Vadhu), his head-turning physique could have had something to with that.
The 6' 2" tall actor's fascination with gymming dates back to the time he was 14. The 32-year-old remembers making a makeshift gym in his building. "I'd lift a few weights and believe that I had grown strong," he says, flashing a toothy smile. Now of course, he's far more serious about his fitness routine. He shares his regimen with us.
Labour at dawn I was a child who was interested in sports, and represented my school in football, cricket, badminton and table tennis. I began seriously gymming around 2000, and now, I work out six days a week, for two hours a day. If I'm shooting, I'm up by 5.30 am because I hit the gym by 6. The workout is oriented towards weight training, and I pick two body areas to work on every day.
Finding his feet Signing up as a dance show contestant has changed my body clock, as it has my physique. I never danced before I took up the offer, so I suddenly find myself doing a lot more cardio, which is helping me burn calories. Rehearsals usually go on for three to six hours a day, and although I'm now packing in shooting and rehearsals into my day, I continue to make time for gymming.
Protein is his thing I start my day with a dose of complex carbohydrates ' oats with water. After my morning workout, I have a protein shake and a few eggs. My lunch is the staple Indian meal - rotis, vegetables and dal. But instead of wheat rotis, I have rotis made of bran or barley. In the evenings, if I have time, I have a snack of eggs. It's a protein kick. However, on most days, I am too busy shooting, so I make do with a protein supplement. Dinner also includes a protein dose; I like tofu.
The occasional detour I have a confession to make - I am very fond of junk food. But I try and cut down on my craving, and stay away from oily and processed eats. I like to sip on tea sometimes, but I try to avoid that too. I also keep myself away from a carbohydrate overdose. However, an occasional pav bhaji is something I allow myself. Aloo bhajia is another snack I can't keep my hands off although I know I'm staring at an unhealthy dish. I compensate for it by taking the stairs to my apartment, which is on the 12th floor.
Fitness mantra It's important that we treat our bodies with respect because it's what we have to make do with as long as we live. Most Indians my age have desk jobs, which means they are busy with mental activity but used to very little physical exertion. We spend a lot of our time making money but if our body stops co-operating, working hard is all a waste. Even walking for half an hour a day is good enough.
The 6' 2" tall actor's fascination with gymming dates back to the time he was 14. The 32-year-old remembers making a makeshift gym in his building. "I'd lift a few weights and believe that I had grown strong," he says, flashing a toothy smile. Now of course, he's far more serious about his fitness routine. He shares his regimen with us.
Labour at dawn I was a child who was interested in sports, and represented my school in football, cricket, badminton and table tennis. I began seriously gymming around 2000, and now, I work out six days a week, for two hours a day. If I'm shooting, I'm up by 5.30 am because I hit the gym by 6. The workout is oriented towards weight training, and I pick two body areas to work on every day.
Finding his feet Signing up as a dance show contestant has changed my body clock, as it has my physique. I never danced before I took up the offer, so I suddenly find myself doing a lot more cardio, which is helping me burn calories. Rehearsals usually go on for three to six hours a day, and although I'm now packing in shooting and rehearsals into my day, I continue to make time for gymming.
Protein is his thing I start my day with a dose of complex carbohydrates ' oats with water. After my morning workout, I have a protein shake and a few eggs. My lunch is the staple Indian meal - rotis, vegetables and dal. But instead of wheat rotis, I have rotis made of bran or barley. In the evenings, if I have time, I have a snack of eggs. It's a protein kick. However, on most days, I am too busy shooting, so I make do with a protein supplement. Dinner also includes a protein dose; I like tofu.
The occasional detour I have a confession to make - I am very fond of junk food. But I try and cut down on my craving, and stay away from oily and processed eats. I like to sip on tea sometimes, but I try to avoid that too. I also keep myself away from a carbohydrate overdose. However, an occasional pav bhaji is something I allow myself. Aloo bhajia is another snack I can't keep my hands off although I know I'm staring at an unhealthy dish. I compensate for it by taking the stairs to my apartment, which is on the 12th floor.
Fitness mantra It's important that we treat our bodies with respect because it's what we have to make do with as long as we live. Most Indians my age have desk jobs, which means they are busy with mental activity but used to very little physical exertion. We spend a lot of our time making money but if our body stops co-operating, working hard is all a waste. Even walking for half an hour a day is good enough.
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