Her partner, Nayan Jyoti Bora, a passionate arm wrestler and fitness trainer, motivated her to pursue arm wrestling as a sport. She was apprehensive at first. She had the perception that it was something men did just to show off at any casual get together or party.

But her husband persuaded her to take things literally. He could harness the significance in her arms because he had been an arm wrestler for many years and thought she would be great at this sport. She competed in her first arm-wrestling competition in 2011 but did not win. She had met with little success for two years and did suffer injuries as a result of her hardships.

 

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She was oblivious that arm wrestling, like all other sports, requires the mastery of strategies and tricks. Chetna eventually thought about giving up because she felt she would never be able to perfect this sport. Her husband, however, swayed her to recommence. She achieved her first victory after two years of struggle and hard work when she won the Assam state championship in 2013. That victory inspired her, and she resolved to devote more time and effort to her sport.

But first, she needed to finish her master’s degree. So she went on a sabbatical and focused on her studies. She was intelligent enough to understand that if she wanted to succeed in life, she needed to maintain her academic pursuits as well. She returned to Assam Engineering College after completing her MCA.

Viewing her headway, her male contenders aimed to psychologically paralyze her. They mocked her efforts and mocked her for participating in a sport dominated by men. But she completely dismissed the taunts and continued her work. She started lifting weights on a regular basis to gain strength. She also ate a high protein diet and quickly gained arm strength. She exercised her forearms, biceps, triceps, back, and wrist. She also did heavy barbell deadlifts, biceps curls, and pull-ups, as most arm wrestlers do.

The otherwise mild-mannered woman would become fierce and confrontational while wrestling. Because of her attacking tactic and belligerence, the men who had previously mocked her began to honor her skill. Chetna won the Pro Panja League in Delhi in 2020 and the Super-match title in the Pro Panja League championship in Goa in 2021.

 

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She is inclined to keep ruling the roost in India with her strong arms and fervent perseverance to thwart all contenders, men or women. Here are some highlights from Chetna Sharma’s life that may be of great interest to you. But before that, you should read about the climax of the eventful event at IIT. She was the icon of the twilight when India’s premier arm-wrestling contest landed at IIT Bombay’s Sports Fest ‘Aavhan’. In collaboration with the engineering organisation, Pro Panja League, which is affiliated with the Indian Arm Wrestling Federation, arranged a distinctive challenge at the jamboree in which students had the incentive to arm wrestle Chetna Sharma, the six-time national champion.

Over 100 students competed, with Sachin Sonage, Luvkush, Aryan, and Manish completing as the top four male subjects and garnering the capacity to shine against Chetna Sharma for a 10,000 cash prize. Chetna’s opponents could barely move his hands, and the Assam arm wrestler easily won each match. She was later challenged by Almaas Unnu Salna, the finalist among the female competitors, but she met the same fate as her male counterparts.

An Insight With Chetna Sharma-

How do you maintain your weight category?

I competed in the under 65 category in the National Championship and the Pro Panja League. My physical weight varies between 61,62, and 63 kg. Regardless of my diet, workouts, or routines, it has never risen beyond 65. To stay in my weight category, I don’t have to follow any rigorous regulations. It is self-sustaining.

Have you been competing in the weight division since you first joined?

Yes, I competed in the under 65 kg division at the Pro Panja ranking tournament in Delhi. My weight at the time was the same as it is now, so I intend to compete in the same category even in Gwalior for the upcoming tournament.

My weight fluctuated about 63 kgs during Nationals. As a result, I had to go on diets to get my weight down below 60 kilos. Since 2019, I’ve resolved not to diet and to eat as much as I want. Since then, I’ve only competed in the 65 kg weight class.

What part do core and leg strength play in this arm strength game?

Core and strength are crucial in many sports, not only arm wrestling. To perform successfully, we must strengthen our core. Core strength provides stability and balance. When our core is weak, we are more prone to injury and have less stamina while playing. We may also become more tired while playing. Core strength is essential in every game. 

Strong legs balance our bodies. Work on quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings on a regular basis to keep your legs strong. Leg strengthening exercises include deadlifts, squats, and lunges. “Har cheez ki buniyaad achhi honi chahiye” (Foundation for everything should be solid). If your legs are your base, and you don’t have a strong base, you’re probably not going to be good at arm wrestling.

What exercises do you take to strengthen your arms, core, and legs?

• Forearms- Wrist Curls
• Biceps- Bicep curls and Pitcher curls
• Triceps- All push downs with bars and ropes
• Core- Compound Lifting 
• Legs- Lunges, Squats lunges, Leg press, Leg extension
• Cuffs- Cuff raises

As a Panja athlete, do you engage in regular or specific workouts?

I exercise on a regular basis. I don’t train out with arm wrestling in mind. I work out for my entire body. I work out my legs, glutes, calves, hamstrings, and other muscles. I work out four days a week.

I go to two arm-wrestling sessions a week at the gym and one table session on a regular basis.

Do you exercise with men? If so, what difference does it make?

I only work out with dudes. I regularly work out with my husband. If I had worked out with a woman and lifted more than she did, I would have become comfortable and developed superiority complexes, halting my growth. Because men are biologically stronger than women, I strive to raise their aim. This inspired me to want to be greater and stronger than other ladies. Working out alongside men makes a significant difference.

 

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A Fitness Fanatic and Health Freak

Undoubtedly, he is one of the profession’s fittest and sexiest stars right now. Not to mention that he is the father of two children too!

He is a devout vegetarian who adheres to a stringent six-day fitness regimen. He has frequently spoken on the importance of eating healthily and sleeping in order to keep one’s body in good shape. Let’s take a look at how he utilized these two factors to his advantage while morphing into a Rajput King!

 

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Shahid Kapoor's Fitness Regime

FITNESS

Shahid Kapoor’s fitness programme consists of a variety of cardio workouts as well as body-weight exercises. In addition, he incorporates a variety of workouts as well as equipment training into his workout programme.

He starts his aerobic routine by jogging on the treadmills. He is extremely dedicated and does not skip a single session. He finds motivation to concentrate out for a couple hours 6 days a week and enjoys a day off to recuperate.

Swimming and yoga are also part of his fitness routine. Aside from that, Shahid is well-known for his incredible dance abilities, and he adores dancing. As a result, he incorporates dance into his workout routine, which helps him shed calories and bulk up.

 

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DIET

Diet has a significant influence in shaping your body. Shahid Kapoor’s situation is not unique. He closely adheres to a vegetarian diet. He’s also picky about pre- and post-workout munchies, which are an important element of his diet. Here’s a quick glimpse at some of the foods he eats: Shahid replaces critical meat nutrients with vital plant-based proteins and other nutrients. He only takes the proteins and supplements that his nutritionist has suggested.

He consumes a lot of legumes, lentils, and greens. To compensate for the lack of animal protein, he takes a lot of whey protein products. He also drinks a variety of protein smoothies before and after his workouts. Shahid is very meticulous about mealtimes and never eats out of sequence. This assists him in maintaining a constant metabolic rate. In addition, rather than one major meal, Kapoor eats five servings all through the day, as recommended by all dietitians.

His favorite snack is a whey protein and stevia pancake with natural and fresh maple syrup. He occasionally indulges his fast food urges by eating a cheese patty with beans. To satisfy his sweet craving, he also consumes a shake composed of dark chocolate with protein powder. 

Shahid deemed it necessary to shun all forms of oily and calorically dense foods. He also limits his salt consumption to a minimum level. Furthermore, his primary supply of sugar is natural sugar obtained from the different fresh fruits he consumes on a daily basis.

Sara Ali Khan just published a new advertorial in which her strong training session has us fascinated and encouraged to burn undesired body fat, ushering in the New Year 2022 with renewed excitement for fitness.

Tired of plodding along on a treadmill or looking for a way to get out of the fitness rut? Sara Ali Khan’s workout is a great source of fitness encouragement!

 

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Recently, the diva took to social media to upload a video directly from the gym in which she was seen making training look simple while nailing jump squats, dumbbell goblet squats, leg extension variation, and more. To get the athleisure look, she wore a round-neck cut sleeve white crop top with a pair of grey shorts and a pair of shoes, with her hair tied back into a ponytail hairdo.

Sara Ali Khan’s workout begins with her completing a series of core exercises, beginning with jump squats and progressing to lunges with a dumbbell in each hand. Sara was next seen doing dumbbell shoulder-to-shoulder presses followed by dumbbell goblet squats to efficiently tone her physique.

 

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Sara finished her workout, flaunting a killer waistline and washboard abs, by resting her hands firmly on the floor and her legs high up on a bench and working on her quadriceps, which are the major muscles at the front of the thighs. Despite the fact that this was a part of her advertorial shoot, we are very excited to get out of bed and get to work this mid-week.

Advantages of Sara Ali Khan’s workout-

Leap squats are high-intensity plyometric exercise that increases the height of one’s vertical jump by exercising the muscles and joints of the lower body. They are excellent for increasing punching energy. They are a type of training that employs the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) to create rapid, strong pre-stretch or counter-motions, as well as the speed and force of diverse movements to improve muscular strength.

Planks

Lie face down, forearms outstretched, palms on the floor. Extend your legs behind your torso and raise up on your toes. Tighten the core and hold the position for 30-60 seconds, keeping the back straight and hips in one line. Hold this stance for as long as you can for those who can.

Planks assist to improve your posterior muscular flexibility, balance, posture, toning your belly, develops your core, and lower back discomfort to some extent.

Squats

Stand with feet parallel or turned out 20 degrees, whatever seems more natural to you. Begin extending the hips and knees gradually until the thighs are at minimum parallel to the ground as if sitting in a chair. When bending your knees, be sure your heels do not lift off the floor and that your knees do not extend past your toes. Push your hips back while descending down to ensure you’re doing it correctly. When you’ve reached your greatest stretch, count to 10 and gently begin to rise. Return to a standing position by pressing your heels into the floor.

Squats are an excellent approach to building and improving your lower body muscles. It efficiently tones your muscles and burns fat and cellulite. Increases joint flexibility, making them supple and reducing damage. It is a low-impact workout that is ideal for people who suffer from back pain.

Shoulder bridge

Lie on your back, knees bent, feet hip-width apart. Place your arms at your sides and begin rising your body from the hips to the backbone toward the ceiling while maintaining your core tight. The only parts of the body that should be on the ground are the head, feet, arms, and shoulders. Hold this position for at least 30-60 seconds. Hold this stance for as long as you can for those who can.

This exercise aims to reinforce your core and back muscles while also stretching your lower back and abdomen. It also makes you feel fantastic afterwards.

Inchworm

Stand tall, with your legs straight and hip-width apart. Begin by lowering your upper body to the floor. Start with your chin tucked in, then move on to your neck, shoulders, back, and lower back. Try to keep your body close to your knees and your palms on the floor. Hold for 10 counts before rolling back up in a clockwise direction, beginning with your lower back and finishing with your chin. Hold this stance for as long as you can for those who can.

As you develop, try to reduce your break time while extending your duration in the posture. With practice, you should also be able to increase your repetitions. This practice is excellent for improving overall body balance and flexibility. It improves digestion and metabolism by increasing circulation.

Push up

Push up Maintain a straight back and a parallel body by keeping your elbows relaxed. When you’ve reached your maximum level, hold for two counts before gently rising back up by pressing the floor with your palms.

Pushups on a continuous basis will develop, contour, and grow your arm and upper body major muscles, making daily tasks easier and perform better. It boosts bone mass and enhances your core. Pushups help to enhance metabolism and aid in weight reduction.