With Alpha set to hit the big screen soon, Alia Bhatt and Sharvari are leaving no stone unturned in their preparation. On June 27, the actors shared a high-intensity workout video on Instagram, giving fans a dose of weekend fitness inspiration. Dressed in matching black sports bras and shorts, the duo powered through a series of challenging exercises that showcased their strength, endurance and agility. (Also read: Hina Khan’s ‘one day at a time’ full-body workout features strength training, rowing and treadmill cardio. Watch )
Here’s a look at the workouts they performed and the fitness benefits of each.
1. Step-ups
Step-ups are a lower-body strengthening exercise that primarily targets the glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings and calves. They also improve balance, coordination and single-leg stability while boosting cardiovascular endurance when performed at a fast pace.
2. Boxing
Boxing is a full-body cardio workout that helps improve agility, hand-eye coordination, stamina and upper-body strength. It also burns a significant number of calories and is an effective way to relieve stress.
3. Push-ups
Push-ups strengthen the chest, shoulders, triceps and core. They help improve upper-body endurance, posture and functional strength while engaging multiple muscle groups at once.
4. Kettlebell swings
Kettlebell swings are a powerful full-body exercise that works the glutes, hamstrings, hips, core, shoulders and back. They improve explosive power, cardiovascular fitness and calorie burn while strengthening the posterior chain.
5. Tyre workout
Tyre exercises, such as tyre flips or strikes, build total-body strength by engaging the legs, core, back, shoulders and arms. They also enhance power, endurance and grip strength while mimicking functional movement patterns.
6. Skipping
Skipping is an excellent cardiovascular exercise that improves heart health, coordination, footwork and agility. It strengthens the calves and lower body while helping burn calories in a short amount of time.
7. Running on the spot
Running on the spot raises the heart rate, boosts stamina and improves cardiovascular fitness. It also activates the leg muscles and core, making it a convenient warm-up or high-intensity cardio exercise that can be done anywhere.
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