Dr Amit Krishna
Specialist orthopaedic surgeon, Aster Hospital, Mankhool
Roberto Valmadrid
Fitness Coach at Strength Project
Adil Firoz
Health fitness expert
“I always eat healthy maintaining a balanced diet of complex carbohydrates, consisting of fruits and fibrous vegetables, complete proteins and generous portions of healthy fats. I make it a point to prepare meals in advance so that I can avoid junk food that I may be tempted to have because of time constraints. I make it a point to have control the portion sizes of my food, where the protein serving I have is no more than the palm of my hand, and carbohydrate serving is no more the size of my fists. Keeping myself hydrated helps as it reduce cravings and improves digestion. I exercise when I can otherwise I make sure to take as many steps as I can, at least a minimum of 5-6000 steps per day is a good benchmark. Last but not the least, I make sure I rest well, getting good quality sleep of about 7-9 hours daily. Sleep has a huge impact on my overall day and helps me stay sharp and active.”
Indira Kasaeva
Advertising executive
“Living in the comforts of Dubai tends to make people lazy. I have a full day at work, then have a busy social calendar so the best way to keep fit is to exercise everyday first thing in the morning. I visit the gym five days a week before going to work and do a combination of weights, cardio, dancersize, Pilates. The routine changes each day so that I don’t get bored. I follow a healthy diet to and this physical fitness routine helps me cope with the demands of a busy career.”
Gurudev Shashi Kumar
Yoga instructor for 18 years
“I practise what I preach by doing a combination of complex breathing exercises and yoga asanas each day. I make it a point to sleep latest by 11pm and arise very early around 3.30am after which I conclude my morning routines of bathing etc and sit for medidation followed by an hour of yoga. I am a strict vegetarian and ensure I take a large portion of raw food [salads and fruits] in my diet. I eat my dinner latest by 7.30pm and usually that is very light with little oil and low carbohydrates. These routines have kept me active and flexible.”