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92 asiaSpa India March-April 2016

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THE BEST OF WELLNESS

MILIND SOMAN

Actor, Model and Athlete

It’s all in the mind – if you think

something’s dif cult, it is

As a child, I had this idea that every

man should run a marathon – it’s

like a rite of passage. But I didn’t

think I would ever do it. And then the

Mumbai Marathon happened, and I

haven’t looked back since! It’s all in the

mind – you think something’s going

to be difficult, and you underestimate

your capabilities. Running is a form

of meditation. It helps you to focus on

yourself and your mind. Running is

like a drug, it’s addictive and makes

you feel fantastic. And unlike drugs, it’s

good for you.

Running barefoot has given me

more control

I started running barefoot only

to experience how it felt. But I’ve

adopted it as a practice because it’s

improved my concentration as well as

control when I run. I am more aware

of my posture now.

Cycling should be everyone’s mode

of transport

I love cycling because it helps develop

leg muscles and is a great workout for

the abdomen. Cycling should replace

everybody’s mode of transport from

home to work. How easy it would

be to manage your fitness along with

your work schedule. Keep cycling

and you will always be fit.

I don’t eat re ned sugar at all

I don’t go to the gym, neither do I

run every day, so I pay close attention

to what I eat. Marathis love their ghee

and butter. I do too, and eat them

with almost every meal, but I don’t

eat refined sugar at all.

Don’t overwork & focus on

your goals

Combine your physical, mental,

emotional and spiritual energies so

that they may come together and

help you forget the effort that goes

into being fit. Slow and steady wins

the race. Never overwork yourself,

but focus on your goals and what

you would like to achieve while

responding to your body. Being

positive is also a discipline you need

to develop. Every situation should be

seen as an opportunity to learn. No

fancy workout, getting the basics right

and being conscious of your health is

what matters.

• AARTI KAPUR SINGH

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED INDIA