Happy birthday, MS Dhoni! Revealing the cricket icon's fitness regime
What's the story
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, a legendary figure in Indian cricket, needs no introduction. Revered by fans worldwide, Dhoni's star power transcends borders. Despite retiring from the international cricket formats, fitness is still one of his priorities. On the occasion of his 42nd birthday, let us delve into the exhilarating world of his fitness regime, where passion meets determination.
Maintaining a balance
The former Indian captain believes in maintaining a balance
The ex-skipper believes in maintaining a balance between strength and flexibility training. His workout routine thus involves a mix of weightlifting, cardio, and yoga. Dhoni reportedly also tries to incorporate boxing, cycling, and kickboxing into his routine, to improve his agility and reflexes. He also makes sure to not overtrain himself to fatigue and focuses on recovery and breaks in between.
Playing other games
He plays other sports as well
We all know how great a performer he is on the cricket field. However, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain enjoys playing other games as well, especially football and badminton. For him playing just cricket is not enough. According to him, playing football and badminton helps improve his eyesight, concentration, and footwork apart from helping in good cardiovascular movements. He also loves playing golf.
Practice is key
Practice, practice, and practice
The secret to Dhoni's success and calm nature is practice. He once shared that practice gives him confidence as to what needs to be done under pressure. His former coach shared that Dhoni always looks forward to practice and never misses a practice session. Despite being an outstanding batter, he always works towards honing his skills and techniques to be better.
Home-cooked food
A fan of home-cooked food
According to Dhoni, home-cooked food is his go-to for a healthy diet. A typical Dhoni diet is high in vitamins, minerals, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates. He loves to start his day with porridge, fruits, almonds, and a glass of milk. His lunch comprises dal and rice, and for dinner, he eats chapatis. Fresh vegetable salads and butter chicken are some of his favorite foods.
Chai lover
The cricket legend is full of positivi-tea
In numerous interviews, Dhoni himself has openly confessed his ardent love for tea, solidifying his reputation as a devoted tea aficionado. His love for tea reached new heights when a video of him enjoying a cuppa during an Indian Premier League (IPL) practice session went viral. Apart from tea, he is a fan of dairy products in general. Milk, curd, and yogurt are among his favorites.