Disha Patani, one of the fittest actresses Bollywood has ever seen, is turning 33 this Friday. Along with eating clean, she keeps herself active for that Goddess-like physique. As she gets bored easily, she likes switching up her workouts with everything from cardio to weight training to kickboxing, dancing and even MMA. Recently, she was even spotted playing basketball.
Disha breaks the internet with her weightlifting videos and swears by it for her perfect body. She believes that it isn’t a “men-only” activity but everyone should indulge in it, irrespective of age or gender, since its benefits are manifold. Here are the benefits of weight training, that keeps the Bollywood diva fit:
Protects against osteopenia: Weightlifting stimulates bone growth simultaneously improving bone density and protecting you against bone thinning which increase the risk of fractures and bone breakage.
Boosts metabolism: After a weightlifting session, your body doesn’t return into its resting phase but enters a recovery phase known as EPOC (Post Exercise Oxygen Consumption) for which the body requires extra energy, thus burning extra calories. It even elevates your RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) as a pound of muscle burns more calories than a pound of fat, simply to maintain itself.
Better mental health: It releases endorphins, and increases serotonin, which has been proved to make you feel happier. Also, known to increase the production of BDNF, the “miracle-gro” for the brain, it increases brain neuro-connectivity, protecting against neurodegenerative diseases.
Reduced risk of chronic disease: Muscle tissue is the primary consumer of glucose (sugar). By building more muscle, you are clearing out excess sugar for your system. Moreover, it increases levels of HDL (High Density Lipoprotein), the “good” cholesterol which helps removing plaque from your arteries while reducing LDL (Low Density Lipo Protein) which blocks arteries, thus contributing to better health.
