Malaika Arora, 51, credited her mindset and consistency for her \u201clongevity\u201d. \u201cJab main college me bhi thi, even then I was very particular. Extremely. Khaana sahi khaana chahiye. Workout karna chahiye. I was always like that. I never took anything for granted. My sister would be like, \u2018kya kar rahe ho yaar, you are a young person, go out, enjoy yourself, go party.\u2019 I never did any of that. I would sleep on time, barely party, wake up early, and work out. My water therapy, I would do all of those things even back then,\u201d the Chaiyya Chaiyya girl said.<\/p>\n
Speaking with Pinkvilla, she added, \u201cYou may think I am exaggerating, but that\u2019s how I have been. I think that\u2019s been a part of my life and my journey throughout. We need to tweak certain aspects because we have to present a certain image, and we require a PR team to support you. I have made these changes. But essentially, the core me has remained the same.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Emphasising that fitness is a lifestyle, Malaika said that it is not just about going to the gym and working out for four hours, \u201cand ghar jaakar you don\u2019t care, sleep at 3 am\u2026aise thodi hota hai. You have to maintain a certain lifestyle, that\u2019s what will give you a certain longevity. Having said that, I appreciate somebody who can just show up. You can get up and go for 20 minutes and hit the gym, walk, or run\u2026whatever it is..\u201d<\/p>\n
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She also acknowledged her gratitude for each new day and shared that she enjoys starting her day with a workout, regardless of her schedule. \u201cShowing up every day\u2026waking up, being grateful for a new day\u2026I am somebody who truly values that. We take so much for granted. I am somebody who has a routine, and I am particular about it. Kuch bhi hojaaye, I am going to work out in the morning\u2026I feel it sets the tone for the day. I feel I am far more productive, I can achieve a lot more\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
Taking a cue from her, let\u2019s explore the benefits of morning workouts.<\/p>\n
Dr. Aniket Mule, consultant in internal medicine at KIMS Hospitals, Thane, agreed that most fitness enthusiasts prefer morning workouts because they help set the tone for the day. \u201cWaking up and working out can provide an energy boost, enhance concentration, and rev up metabolism, and that means the body begins burning calories more productively right from the beginning of the day. Individuals find it easier to be regular with morning workouts as fewer distractions seep in than in the evenings,\u201d said Dr Mule.<\/p>\n
According to Dr Mule, exercising in the morning can help regulate hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, which are naturally elevated at that time. \u201cThis aids in improved alertness and performance during exercise<\/a><\/strong>. Research also indicates that people who exercise in the morning are more apt to maintain the habit over the long term. It\u2019s also a wonderful option to enhance sleep routines, since exercising too late at night might at times make it more difficult to relax,\u201d said Dr Mule.<\/p>\n
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