Deepika Padukone’s fitness routine involves yoga, pilates and concentrated workouts rooted in balance and consistency

For Deepika Padukone ideas of fitness and movement aren’t new. The megastar grew up playing badminton and has continually advocated a fit lifestyle on and off-duty. While she may not frequently play badminton in lieu of her hectic schedules anymore, the actor and philanthropist relies on a fitness routine which includes everything from yoga, pilates and rope training to a myriad of diverse movement techniques personalised for her routine and body. Deepika Padukone also shares her cheat meals on Instagram–which is chocolate cake and ice-cream more often than not, giving us a sneak peak into her life. Take cues from the star, and learn the importance of balancing your diet with workouts, as they work best in conjunction to deliver better, fitter and healthier results which can be sustained over time. Ahead, we roundup fitness lessons to learn from the multi-hyphenate and add to your sessions. 

Rope training is the new cool

Padukone is seen working the ropes with trainer Yasmin Karachiwala at 6 am in the video, which not only speaks to her dedication but also reiterates that your workouts should be fun. Originally, ropes were used for training by football players and martial artists but today, rope training has made its transition into cult fitness activities. From improving strength, flexibility, power and endurance to toning muscles and burning calories, the workout is a multi-faceted one. 

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