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: There’s little point in trying to achieve the impossible. That done, “try and sustain your motivation level,” says Dr Samir Parikh, psychiatrist, Max Healthcare.
Based in Delhi’s upmarket Greater Kailash, fitness instructor Kiran Sawhney of the Fitnesolution fame has got the pulse right: “Fitness is the least important priority for most. For homemakers, it is children. For professionals, it’s meeting deadlines. Others excuse themselves on the pretext of touring jobs… Fitness is the first thing to drop out of their schedules.” But it is not a tricky problem to overcome. She suggests a practical approach. “Instead of driving down for an hour to hit a fancy gym, try finding a fitness centre closer to your place. Time is money for everyone. And if that’s not possible, hire a personal trainer. Yes, that would work out to be a little expensive, but it’ll be worth it,” she says.
And if that doesn’t work out either, try e-training. All you need is a web cam and a willing fitness trainer. Sawhney, for instance, charges Rs 3,000 for 30 online sessions. You can even ask your trainer to provide you with customised DVDs. Thinking of what excuse to come up with next?
My fitness mantra
“I exercise five times a week and try to keep it simple — four times cardio and five times weight training,” says Amit Burman, Vice Chairman, Dabur. He staunchly believes that exercise alone cannot be of much help. It’s also important to watch your diet. “I consciously avoid fried food and keep away from starch as far as possible. My dinners are zero-carb meals — high on vegetables, fish and chicken instead. I believe, it helps if healthy living becomes a part of your lifestyle. 90% of the times I exercise in the evenings. And the rest, 10%, in the mornings.” But is he able to stick to his routine while he is travelling on work. “Yes, very much. I try and book myself in hotels that have gyms.” And commendably, he has stuck to this routine for the past four years. Earlier he played tennis and squash. “But you need a partner to play those,” says Burman who now works out at his home gym. Does that deprive him of family time? “Not at all. I have my kids and TV in the gym,” he says....
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