At 54, Mandira Bedi is proving once again that fitness isn’t a destination — it’s a lifestyle. The actor, presenter, and fitness enthusiast took to Instagram on May 8 to share her ‘go-to’ shoulder workout, showing off the incredibly toned arms and sculpted delts that have become her trademark. Also read | Mandira Bedi says ‘I’m lifting heavier weights now than I was in my 30s or 40s’
With a playful mix of intensity and humour, Mandira Bedi shared a peek into her weight training regime, highlighting that while the work is hard, the journey should be fun.
Mandira’s workout: power and a little ‘torture’
Mandira’s routine is built around endurance and high-intensity intervals, structured in three sets with each move lasting 40 seconds. This time-under-tension approach is a proven method for building lean muscle and improving muscular endurance.
She wrote in her caption, “My go-to shoulder moves! 3 sets 40 seconds each move (with a little of the weighted hula hoop thrown in, because…. why not!!) The last exercise: snow angels are absolute torture!!”
Mandira’s routine included a mix of classic strength moves and creative additions like dumbbell overhead presses, a staple for building shoulder strength and stability. She also performed lateral and front raises, which are targeted movements to sculpt the front and sides of the shoulders, and kettlebell upright rows, which focus on the traps and upper back for that defined look.
Mandira highlighted this specific exercise as particularly challenging. Performed with light weights through a full range of motion, snow angels are an absolute burner for the rear delts and rotator cuffs. In a move that perfectly captures her spirited personality, Mandira also ‘threw in’ some weighted hula-hooping between her sets. This addition isn’t just for show; hula-hooping provides a fantastic core workout and keeps the heart rate elevated between lifting sets, turning her strength session into a high-energy metabolic burn.
Fitness for the joy of it
Despite her impressive physique, Mandira remained humble and grounded about her fitness. She was quick to add a disclaimer to her post: “I am not a personal trainer. This is what I do to weight train and have fun!”
Her message is clear: you don’t need to be a professional to be dedicated. Fitness at any age — especially in your 50s — is about finding what works for your body, pushing your limits, and most importantly, enjoying the process. In your 50s? Click here to know five simple things you should start doing today to stay fit, active and healthy.
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