KKR star Robin Uthappa gives you major fitness goals

As Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) started their IPL 2019 with a victory yesterday, the star cricketer of the team, Robin Uthappa, looked extremely fit. Uthappa's journey from flab to fab is quite inspiring. Here, we unravel his keep-fit secrets for you.

By: Aishwarya Vaidya | | Updated: March 25, 2019 11:22 am

Robin does strength training to stay fit. Image Source: Instagram/ @ robinaiyudauthappa

The star batsman of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Robin Uthappa, lost oodles of weight recently, thanks to his nutritionist and exercise regimen. Body weight has been an issue with Uthappa for long, owing the medicines that he was on, for the treatment of epilepsy. He was suffering from this neurological disorder from the age of 10. However, this ace cricketer, also known as ‘The Walking Assassin’, didn’t give up. He followed his fitness and diet routine religiously and emerged as a winner. Take a tour of his Instagram account and you will surely get motivated to hit the gym!

Strength training is an important part of Uthappa’s fitness routine. It will help increase your metabolic rate if your practise regularly. Strength training will be effective in keeping obesity and related disorders at bay too while improving your physical functionality. As you grow old, you may find it difficult to perform your basic daily activities like walking, carrying out chores, etc. This is almost inevitable. But the picture of your old age may look better with strength training as it increases your bone mineral density. It can also prevent type 2 diabetes. Yes, you have heard us here! It is no brainer that lack of physical activity, faulty eating habits and obesity can lead to unregulated insulin levels, one of the major reasons behind type 2 diabetes. This is where strength training can do wonders for you. It can help reduce your abdominal fat, another culprit behind diabetes.

Various studies suggest that strength training can also improve your cardiovascular health by regulating your blood pressure. Include it in your fitness regimen after consulting your trainer.

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Look at Uthappa here! Isn’t he looking extremely fit? In this picture (below), you will spot him acing box jump workout. If you wish to tone your thigh and buttocks, then you should not miss out on this workout. This workout will help you improve your fitness levels significantly. However, the technique has to be right. So, do it with your trainer’s help. Box jump workout will require a lot of concentration. While jumping you will have to be extremely careful and strike the right balance. This exercise will help you get the body of your dreams by grilling your fat and revving up your metabolism. Want to get a well-chiselled body with the right proportion of lean muscle mass like Uthappa? Talk to your fitness trainer and start on this explosive workout today. Well, Uthappa, we are in awe of you!

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Uthappa loves working out on elliptical trainer. You can also start practising this workout if you want to be fit like him. Your heart will also thank you for this exercise. It can pump up your heart rate and improve circulation. Also, treadmill workouts enhance your endurance and stamina.

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Well, Uthappa is surely giving us that much-needed fitspiration. If you are battling the bulge like him, start following his exercise regimen.

Published : March 25, 2019 9:40 am | Updated:March 25, 2019 11:22 am

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