October 17, 2024 1:19 PM IST
Get ready to tone up with a full-body Pilates workout from Yasmin Karachiwala, the trainer behind Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone’s stunning physiques.
The festive season brings joy, celebration and the irresistible indulgence of delicious mithais like gulab jamun, halwa, kheer and more. No Indian celebration is complete without a ghee-filled snack. To burn off those extra calories, celebrity fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwala offers the perfect solution: a high-intensity Pilates workout routine. Known for workout stars like Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt, and Deepika Padukone, Yasmin’s full-body Pilates routine is just what you need to reach your fitness goals even after eating too many desserts. Lace up your training shoes and let’s get started. (Also read: Katrina Kaif threatens Pilates instructor Yasmin Karachiwala during Chikni Chameli training: ‘No fat can shiver…’ )
Yasmin Karachiwala’s full body Pilates routine
Yasmin is very active on social media and regularly shares parts of her fitness routine with her followers. She recently uploaded a reel of herself working out on Instagram with the caption, “Feel the heat with this full body Pilates workout!” This routine will help you get stronger and toned from head to toe. Are you ready for a challenge? If you want to know the names and reps of these exercises, check out my pinned comment and let me know. What Pilates moves do you recommend for feeling hot?
What kind of practice did she do?
Here are all the exercises Yasmin did: These are easy to add to your routine.
Plié with heel lift (6-8 times): Perform a plié while standing with your feet facing out and your heels lifted off the ground. This movement targets the thighs and buttocks.
Plank Arabesque (6-8 reps): Start in a plank position, then extend one leg behind you and lift it toward the ceiling in an arabesque position. This exercise works your core, glutes, and lower back.
Kneeling side circles (6-8 reps): Get down on one knee and extend the opposite leg out to the side. Make small circles with your legs extended to work your hip flexors and glutes.
Supine cross scissors (6-8 times): Lie on your back with your legs up. Target your core and hip flexors by alternating your legs in a scissor motion.
Prone Angels (6-8 reps): Lie on your stomach and extend your arms above your head. Promote back and shoulder strength by lifting your arms and legs at the same time while engaging your core.
Yasmin suggests that for a comprehensive workout, you should repeat all exercises for a total of five rounds, with short breaks between each round.
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