Vivek Oberoi recalls when Akshay Kumar ‘disappeared’ at 9.30 pm as Riteish Deshmukh and he ate dinner at his place: ‘Tina told us…’

"The host went up to sleep, can you imagine?" Vivek Oberoi said

New Delhi | Updated: September 24, 2024 04:24 PM IST

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Akshay Kumar said that he didis committed to his fitness routine no matter what, says Vivek Oberoi (Source: Vivek Oberoi, Akshay Kumar/Instagram)

In a recent interview, Vivek Oberoi lauded Akshay Kumar‘s discipline as “commendable”, while recalling a humorous incident from a time Riteish Deshmukh and him were having dinner at the Singh is Bliing actor’s place.

“Riteish and I were having dinner at his home. Sharp at 9.30 pm, Akshay disappeared. We thought he would have gone to the washroom. Then Twinkle, his wife, told us that he had gone to sleep. The host went up to sleep, can you imagine? He is so committed and focused because he must wake up at 4.30 am. Hats off to him,” Oberoi said on Mere Mohalle Mein.

Taking a cue from Kumar‘s inspiring routine, let’s understand how to build a wake-up routine and why it’s important.

To help build consistency, experts suggest trying to wake up at the same time every day. “This can help create a sleep-wake-up routine. This may further train your body to wake up even without needing a wake-up call. Your body may adapt to this daily routine making you feel energised and refreshed to start your day ahead,” said Dr Manjusha Agarwal, senior consultant, internal medicine, Gleneagles Hospitals Parel Mumbai.

Dr Agarwal stressed that bedtime should also be consistent. “Aim for at least 7 to 8 hours of sound sleep each night for good health. This can help your body get enough sleep while being relaxed,” said Dr Agarwal.

Try to avoid digital screens and social media scrolling before bedtime. This ensures you develop a routine and feel good after you wake up, shared Dr. Agarwal.

Having an exercise/workout plan also helps, as you feel motivated to be regular in your workouts, and you have more time on your hands. According to the World Health Organization, 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercises or 300 minutes of mild-moderate-intensity physical activity per week are recommended. These should include aerobic exercises (such as walking, cycling, or running), strength training, and stretching.

Dr Agarwal also advised having an early dinner, about 3-4 hours before bedtime. “Consuming a healthy diet is essential to feel refreshed when you wake up in the morning,” said Dr Agarwal.

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Hydration is crucial for muscle function and recovery, shared Dr Agarwal, adding that 8-10 glasses is mandatory depending on health factors.

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.

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