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MS Dhoni might not be representing India as part of the men’s cricket team anymore, but once a sportsperson always a sportsperson. So, when asked about his current exercise routine, Dhoni confessed to “playing a lot of sports” to stay fit as age catches up with him. “I am not as fit as I used to be. A lot of effort now needs to be there on what you are eating and I am doing very specific things to be fit for cricket. We are not fast bowlers so our requirements are not that intense. So, what helps me in between eating the right thing and going to the gym, is playing a lot of sports,” Dhoni said in a candid interaction with Eurogrip Tyres #TreadTalks on YouTube.
He added, “When you are in a good physical state, you play different sports like tennis, badminton, or, football. That keeps me engaged. It is the best way to be in touch with fitness because it’s not very boring to a lot of extent. You can have that banter with your friends whoever you are competing against. That gives you a lot of motivation too. You want to be fit. You want to win games. You want to go back to the board and play all the different sports,” Dhoni, 43, continued.
Taking a cue, let’s understand the benefits of playing different sports.
According to fitness coach Varun Rattan, playing different sports diversifies stress on different muscle groups and joints, which decreases the chances of overuse injuries.
Citing a study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, he said that spending more than eight months annually in one sport nearly triples the risk of overuse injuries in the hip or knee.
“This is because specialisation often leads to repetitive motions that can cause excessive wear and tear on specific body parts. Playing different sports seasonally provides natural periods of rest for specific body parts. It also reduces the risk of burnout and psychological stress,” said Rattan.
DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.
