Manish Raisinghani: Sports keeps me fit

Actor Manish Raisinghani tells us how he stays fit and de stresses

By As told to Purnima Goswami Sharma

Body
Fitness – “Fitness is being at your best physically, mentally and emotionally, as they are interrelated. I do not go to the gym regularly. I prefer freehand workouts more than weights. I play outdoor sports at least thrice a week, which is a cardio exercise and saves me from aimlessly running on the treadmill. It also keeps my body lean and muscular. I love outdoor and adventure sports. Playing a sport is a fun way to being fit. In case I feel the need to workout but don’t have the time, I climb up 8 floors.
 
Diet – Breakfast is my favourite meal of the day and my mom makes a lavish one for me. I get to choose between omelettes, parathas, sandwiches, dosa-idli and cornflakes along with juice. Lunch is vegetables and rotis and if I am home, it is accompanied with lassi and pickle. Dinner is the simplest meal - dal and rice.

Mind
Mind is the most important aspect of fitness. A genuine heart felt smile is more precious than a six pack abs, especially in a place like Mumbai. Stress finds you more easily than you find pure air to breathe!

It is said ‘when duty is your desire it is a delight’ I am lucky to have my duty as my desire. I love all that I do and am always relaxed.. I keep exploring and learning new things and that’s my way of unwinding. The best way to cope with stress is to dodge it. We don't realise that problems are solved by solving them and not by stressing. I relax by playing a game, going for a walk and then get back to the problem with a whole new perspective and conquer it.

My hobbies include playing sports, kickboxing and gaming. Potography has given me a new perspective to derive extraordinary beauty out of the most ordinary looking things.

Spirit
Spirituality means being in touch with ones inner self. It’s one way to keep the child like quality alive and keep that simplicity and enthusiasm going on forever! I love to live life by celebrating and enjoying all that I do and make the most out of every moment. I pray every night before going to bed. I am a reiki healer and practice it as its rejuvenating.”