Happy birthday Sunny Deol! Know about the actor's fitness secrets
What's the story
Popularly known as the original action king of Bollywood, Sunny Deol is famous for his super-muscular body and action-oriented roles. Son of legendary Bollywood superstar Dharmendra, Deol is extremely disciplined when it comes to his workout routine and diet. He is also interested in outdoor activities and adventure sports. Here's revealing his fitness and diet secrets on his 65th birthday.
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Here's what our expert says
Sunny Deol is the epitome of fitness at the age of 65. He has followed the traditional model of a high-caloric diet along with weight, and core and strength training since his youth. He practices yoga regularly along with exercises such as swimming and sports like squash and tennis. He doesn't indulge in tobacco or alcohol which adds exponentially to his health.
Working out
Working out is Deol's passion
Staying fit is the Betaab actor's passion and he pays a visit to the gym every day. His workout begins with warm-up exercises followed by cardio exercises. He also plays squash and table tennis every day to stay fit. Deol prefers going hiking or on long walks when he is shooting outdoors. The actor is also a fan of swimming and practices it daily.
Exercise
The 'Border' star practices pranayama daily for one hour
Deol also practices pranayama for at least one hour every day which helps to balance both his body and mind. "Fitness is an addiction for me. If I don't work out, I don't feel energetic throughout the day," Deol had said in an interview. He wakes up at 6 am, works out with weights in the morning, and plays sports in the afternoon.
Sports lover
Deol has been a sports hound since childhood
In an interview, Deol had confessed to being a sports freak since childhood. During school and college, he was a member of several sports teams including cricket, football, tennis, badminton, and athletics. Despite a busy schedule he manages to work out for an hour or two daily. The Gadar: Ek Prem Katha actor is an early riser and stays away from alcohol or smoking.
Diet
Know about the 'Ziddi' actor's diet
Deol lost almost 10 kilograms in 2015 over three months after cutting down on his sweets intake. He stays away from junk food and prefers having more fruits for his carb intake. He loves having apples mixed with yogurt. He also does not consume fish or mutton. However, the Darr actor loves to have butter and lassi in his daily diet.