Want a body like Deepika Padukone? Pilates is your answer!

Triple XXX star Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt LOVE Pilates! Find out which other actresses swear by it.

Celebrities don't get that toned, fit body easily! It is achieved by extensive workouts, spending hours at the gym and dieting. Quitting all the delicious carbs and calories for a toned and fit body is not all that easy. Among all the other exercises, Pilates is one such sort of exercise that has gained a lot of popularity among the celebs. Pilates does a wonderful job of increasing your flexibility and makes your muscles strong. Read: 10 best Pilates move for effective weight loss

Pilates was introduced by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th Century. Like many others, he was too, trapped in Britain because of war. On the Isle of Man, he trained other trapped Germans in Pilates.[1] It helps strengthen you both, physically and mentally. Pilates cannot be done without the required apparatus and equipment. Also, if you are overweight, pregnant, over 40 years old or suffering any ailments, you must not opt for Pilates before consulting an expert. It's not as easy as it looks and has to be done very carefully if you're a beginner. Read: Pilates - Is it for you?

A lot of actresses including Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif etc. swear by Pilates, among the other exercises they do. In this video, we show you which of your favourite actresses are a fan of Pilates. Watch the video, hit 'like' and share it if you are a huge fan of any of the actresses. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for new videos every Tuesday and Thursday.

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Reference:

1. Wikipedia/ Pilates