Ms. Namita Nayyar
What comprises your fitness regime? Your thoughts on unrealistic body standards on social media, creating an influence
Ms. Saiyami Kher
I have never been a fan of unhealthy trends and size 0. What I feel is that the human body should be thin the body should be fit. I always talk about how fitness is what is most important. Don’t look at the weight scale. Eat moderately and exercise every day. My fitness regime gets compromised when I’m working long hours but even then I always find 20 mins to do dedicated exercise. Some exercise is always better than no exercise is what I believe.
Ms. Namita Nayyar
Being on our digital cover of Women Fitness India, you are an inspiration for our readers, how would you define fitness for our readers?
Ms.Saiyami Kher
Fitness is a celebration of what our body can do not a punishment for what you ate last night. I read this somewhere and completely believe this. We only talk about weight loss but we need to talk about how our body is capable of doing so much if we are consistent. The key to being fit is being consistent. Our body really can achieve what our mind sets out to do. So set a goal and back yourself to reach it!
Ms.Namita Nayyar:
Lastly, how do manage mental wellness along with physical fitness? Do you feel it’s still an ignored topic in the country?
Ms. Saiyami Kher
I have always said that fitness is not only physical but also mental. Sports and exercise are my go-to when I’m down and out. It’s scientifically proven that exercise releases happy hormones. Running is something I do to clear my head. I’m glad we have started discussing mental health and people no longer feel awkward discussing it. The more we make it normal it will be it that much easier to deal with it and help people who are suffering.
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This interview is exclusive and taken by Namita Nayyar, President of Women Fitness.