Like his lady love Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan is following the ancient and scientific method of yoga to get lean for his role in Agent Vinod. They also share the same trainer, Payal Gidwani.
Payal says, “Saif used to practice yoga on and off during Tashan, but has taken it up seriously for the past two months. He now swears by yoga and practices it whenever he is free. He likes to go for a class after he is tired, because it rejuvenates and energises him. The class lasts an hour.”
About the weight loss, she says, “Saif hasn’t lost weight as such, but he has lost inches. He has got lean and looks much younger; he has a glow on his face. He was very stiff earlier, but now that is changing. It will help him become a better dancer. Saif also goes to the gym because, being an actor and a star, he cannot get very lean. He is aiming at a slim and healthy body without six pack abs for Agent Vinod.”
About the weight loss, she says, “Saif hasn’t lost weight as such, but he has lost inches. He has got lean and looks much younger; he has a glow on his face. He was very stiff earlier, but now that is changing. It will help him become a better dancer. Saif also goes to the gym because, being an actor and a star, he cannot get very lean. He is aiming at a slim and healthy body without six pack abs for Agent Vinod.”
About the asanas or postures that Saif does, Payal says, “His body has to open up and become flexible now, so the asanas are simple and basic. Doing 50 Surya Namaskars is a cakewalk for him, and that provides his entire body with a cardiovascular workout. He also does forward bending, back bending, spine stretches and inner thigh stretches. The idea is to loosen up his body. He likes all kinds of asanas. We are focusing on balancing and co-ordination right now, and he is a good learner.”
Payal trains Saif and Kareena together, so how are they different when it comes to working out? “Kareena has been doing yoga for four years now, so her flexibility and endurance levels are much higher. She can hold a posture much longer than Saif can. However, Saif has started training only recently, so given another six months to a year, he will become as flexible as Bebo!”
Visit So Nice View for daily updated images of art collection
