TOI: Eijaz Khan shares his fitness mantra

Actor Eijaz Khan, after his shoulder injury, lost the opportunity to do Jhalak. But he is an eternal optimist.

He recently did a cameo of a quiz anchor in Diya aur Baati Hum and is seen in Punar Vivah too. He believes in positive mental attitude. He is also a fitness conscious person.

He says, "I am fit if I am happy and happy, if I am fit. Fitness is both physical and mental and thus my definition of fitness would be having the capability to enjoy any form of activity that I undertake. Today, as an actor, I need to have the physical stamina for the long hours of work and the mental stamina to sustain myself and give my best in every shot. And if at the end of the day I am exhausted but happy I would consider myself absolutely fit." On being asked about how does he maintain his fitness he says, "I have been a sportsperson all my life. School meant hockey practise at five in the morning and soccer, basketball or swimming in the evening. Then I discovered BMX free styling which took over my life and in a small way still remains. During college days, I started weight training in the gym to gain some muscle mass. I feel fitness is important for every person not just an actor. One sports or physical activity must be indulged by everyone. Moreover, what you eat is important and what is eating you is equally important. I maintain optimism and live life one day at a time."