Get fit with Lara

Lara Dutta is the latest to join her contemporaries and launch her own fitness DVD H.E.A.L With Lara. The leggy actress talks about her new venture,the secret of her svelte figure and her upcoming flick Don 2.

Lara Dutta is the latest to join her contemporaries and launch her own fitness DVD H.E.A.L With Lara. The leggy actress talks about her new venture,the secret of her svelte figure and her upcoming flick Don 2.

You have come up with a fitness DVD. How will it help people to be fit?
It is called Yoga Recovery And Rejuvenation. It includes specific asanas created and demonstrated to restore the central nervous system and create a sense of well-being in the body. The DVD also includes pranayam that can be done anytime of the day to combat daily stress. People can watch the DVD and practice the routines regularly. It is designed in such a way that viewers get access to the newest innovations and exercises in the fitness arena.

When and why did you think of coming up with a fitness DVD?
I have been interested in fitness since my Miss Universe days. I am the only Indian woman to win the Best Body competition at any international pageant. Ive always been inspired to help women build better bodies and enjoy the benefits of good health too. I have been collaborating with the experts that I have worked with on these DVDs for a long time and its taken over a year of research and the understanding of various body-types and requirements to formulate and put together the content. Therein was born the concept of H.E.A.L with Lara that stands for health,exercise and longevity.

Are there any fitness gurus involved in the project?
Of course. I have collaborated with my yoga trainer and expert Tonia Clark for the Yoga DVD and with Zareen Watson of Watson Fitness for the other two in the series Power Play and Posture Perfect. We have worked on the content together to create a package that is simple to follow at home and easy to remember as a routine.

Tell us about your second and third DVD8230;
My second DVD is called Power Play. This caters to someone who is looking for a more dynamic workout and combines strength and cardio elements. My third DVD is Posture Perfect. People who are looking forward to improve overall body posture,lose weight and strengthen their core should go for this one.

So when are you planning to release Power Play and Posture Perfect?
I am still working on both these DVDs. We are planning to launch them over a period of four or five months.

Tell us about your workout regime.
I workout five days a week and my regimen is a combination of cardio,strength training and yoga.

Story continues below this ad

Do you follow a diet plan? What makes you look so fit and glamorous?
Im a vegetarian. I ensure that I eat enough raw fruits and vegetables,drink lots of water and meditate frequently. The combination of healthy eating and sensible exercising helps me look fit and glamorous. It also provides me with necessary energy levels to cope up with my hectic schedules.

What is the status of your movie Don 2?
Weve already begun shooting for Don 2 in Berlin. Its wonderful to be working with Shah Rukh Khan again and Farhan Akhtar is a fun,young,talented director.

Tell us about your role in Don 2.
My role is very sophisticated and glamorous but also fun. Thats all I can say at this point.

What are your upcoming projects?
I am also working on my first home production Chalo Dilli with Vinay Pathak under my production house called Bheegi Basanti.

onkar.kulkarniexpressindia.com