NN:
Being a fitness trainer to top Indian actress and celebrities is a demanding task. Running a fitness gym ‘BodyProCoach’ calls for a big responsibility, introduce us to a day in your life.
MN:
Yes !!! (Smile) I am happy and proud of what I am today but still have to achieve a lot more.
My day starts at 5 am with my own physical training, moving ahead with my client coaching, YouTube video shoots, nutrition coaching, Pilates coaching and training and sums up to evening. I try my best-reaching home by 9 pm to spend quality time with my kids and have dinner with them.
NN:
Women tend to lose muscle after 30 and need to maintain their muscle strength to stay fit & strong. Sharing glimpses from your fitness training regime, tell us how one can maintain a strong core at 40?
FA:
I personally Practise Pilates 4 times a week and I believe it’s one of the best programmes for balanced muscular strength and tone, particularly for your abdominal muscles, lower back, hips. I also Practise Crossfit as it Improves agility, balance, and flexibility. I am quite a fitness freak, I may not have time to sleep but Workout is a must.
Lastly, I believe age is not the bar, the mind is the most important part for achieving any fitness goals.
NN:
Eating a wholesome meal plays a significant role when it comes to building a lean physique. Vegetarians often face an issue with optimum protein intake. Your 5 tips to supplement protein in a vegetarian meal. What would you advise fat over protein and carbs or the other way round?
MN:
5 tips for vegetarians:
1) Use the 1.2–1.7 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight.
2) Incorporate plant-based protein like Ace blend, Plix etc.
3) Choose whole foods containing the aminoacid leucine daily like Spirulina, cottage cheese, soy, kidney beans, sesame seeds and sunflower seeds.
4) Choose healthy carbs like Amaranth, Quinoa, Almond flour, coconut flour, cauliflower rice.
5) Incorporating these in the diet will make a great change Almond milk, coconut milk, Greek Yogurt, chia seeds, lentils, cottage cheese, hemp seeds, edamame Avocado etc.
