Deepika Padukone, the actress, who is slowly but surely encouraging her fans not only by her powerful acting, but also by her strict health and fitness regime, is celebrating her 40th birthday today. Deepika, who is very often characterized as a classic person in her lifestyle choices, has proved that fitness is not a case of following a yo-yo diet or doing hard workouts. Rather, she keeps three simple, effective, and accessible fitness rules which have turned into her way of living.

A Balanced Diet Over Fad Trends

Deepika Padukone has never been shy to admit her passion for food. Having varied from banana chips and cheese-based snacks to French fries, the actress is of the opinion that guiltless eating is possible only if there is a balance maintained. She has been reiterating that over and again, “diet” does not mean going hung for an extended period or applying tight meal plans.

Deepika’s explanations regarding a balanced diet, which, if followed consistently, is the key to long life has been there in past interviews and social media posts. She does not go on crash diets or get involved in trendy foods, but rather she is in touch with her body and continuously practices moderation. This applies to her as well; diet is a way of life and not a short-term solution.

Pilates as a Core Fitness Practice

Pilates is the core of Deepika’s fitness regime. She has been the one who has kept her fitness through the medium of this exercise even after becoming a mother. Yasmin Karachiwala, her trainer of many years, has been the one who has given the world glimpses of Deepika’s workouts, including the Pilates sessions on the MOTR.

MOTR, which stands for Movement On The Roller, is a versatile Pilates gadget that combines resistance workout and core strengthening. It is a machine that is light and convenient for travel which enables Deepika to exercise always and everywhere she goes, therefore, it is a symbol of the necessity of fitness being flexible.

Consistency Over Duration

Deepika is always busy, but still she secures time for exercise—sometimes just 10 minutes a day. She has shared this before that when she doesn’t have much time she does light cardio like brisk walking or jogging followed by stretching and yoga movements which in turn improve her mobility and flexibility.

Her way of working out emphasizes a very important fact: the duration of the workout is not as important as the consistency of the workout. Light cardio, mindfulness in stretching, and regular movement are the pillars of her fitness, energy, and injury prevention.

Deepika Padukone, at age 40, still blazes the trail by placing balance, consistency, and self-awareness at the center of her fitness lifestyle, thus, by turning out that simple habits can yield great results if they are practiced with sincerity.