As the world celebrates World Health Day, it’s the perfect time to draw inspiration from some of the fittest women in entertainment — actresses who’ve turned fitness into a lifestyle and a source of mental clarity, discipline, and empowerment. Whether it’s Pilates or HIIT, these stars don’t just sweat it out — they live and breathe wellness in all forms. Here’s how they keep their minds and bodies in peak form, beyond the red carpet glamour.
Pilates
Anne Hathaway
The Oscar-winner relies on Pilates to maintain a strong, toned frame. It helps her stay limber for physically demanding roles. Beyond Pilates, Anne practices meditation and follows a plant-based diet, often choosing clean, organic meals to support her health.
Deepika Padukone
A long-time advocate of Pilates, Deepika credits it for her posture, flexibility, and core strength. She also integrates cardio, yoga, dance and emphasizes mental wellness, often speaking up about her battle with depression and promoting therapy and self-care.
Sara Ali Khan
Once on a weight-loss journey, Sara swears by Pilates for its low-impact, high-result benefits. She balances it with strength training, yoga, and follows a disciplined diet, often rooted in home-cooked, wholesome Indian meals.
Katrina Kaif
Katrina’s dedication to fitness includes intense Pilates sessions that build lean muscle and endurance. She’s also passionate about functional training and dance workouts, and she follows a strict no-sugar, high-protein diet.
Jennifer Aniston
The timeless actress incorporates Pilates as part of a balanced routine that includes spin classes and yoga. Jennifer also emphasizes hydration, sleep, and an anti-inflammatory diet, which she credits for her glowing skin and calm demeanor.
Yoga
Shilpa Shetty
A pioneer of popularizing yoga in India, Shilpa’s morning starts with advanced yoga postures and pranayama (breathing exercises). She also focuses on Ayurvedic nutrition and advocates for a balanced life rooted in mindfulness.
Malaika Arora
Known for her ageless body, Malaika combines traditional Hatha yoga, power yoga, and aerial yoga. She’s also a promoter of clean eating, intermittent fasting, and mental wellness, often sharing her spiritual side on social media.
Kareena Kapoor Khan
Kareena is a dedicated yoga practitioner, often performing multiple rounds of Surya Namaskar in a day and various asanas to enhance flexibility and strength. In addition to yoga, she follows Pilates and focuses on home-cooked food with an emphasis on ghee, rice, and fresh vegetables.
Alaya F
The Gen-Z star is often seen acing tough yoga flows and balances, which she credits for her mental focus and physical tone. Alaya also follows strength training and believes in journaling and therapy as part of her wellness journey.
Janhvi Kapoor
Janhvi finds her calm in yoga and often mixes it with Pilates and dance workouts. She focuses on moderation over restriction, and prioritizes hydration and rest in her wellness routine.
HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training)
Jacqueline Fernandez
Jacqueline’s workouts include HIIT, pole dancing, and yoga, showcasing her diverse fitness palette. She follows a vegan diet, practices meditation, and often speaks about the importance of positive thinking.
Khloé Kardashian
Khloé swears by HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training), helping her with weight loss and toning. She mixes her sweat sessions with boxing and resistance training, and follows a high-protein, low-carb diet while emphasizing mental self-love.
Disha Patani
A known fitness freak, Disha’s routine includes HIIT, martial arts, and weightlifting. She also trains in gymnastics, and maintains a high-protein diet, loaded with eggs, chicken, and good fats for muscle recovery.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
While her global schedule is hectic, Priyanka sticks to HIIT circuits, resistance bands, and her love for Capoeira, a Brazilian martial art. She balances this with meditation, deep skin care, and a flexitarian diet.
Kylie Jenner
Kylie works with personal trainers on HIIT routines and strength training. Though not a traditional gym rat, she includes outdoor hikes, stays hydrated, and follows a low-sugar diet while prioritizing skin health and sleep.
[Contributed By Anushka Gaikwad]