The 8-pack
Bollywood fitness fanatic, John Abraham, who plays a renegade cop in upcoming thriller ‘Force' has bared his exclusive fitness mantra for his fans.
John has to constantly change his image for certain roles, take for example in 2008 hit movie 'Dostana' when he looked his beefiest. And then for 2010 'Ashayein' he had to lose over 12 kilos. And now for his upcoming blockbuster 'Force' he has magnificently shaped up with a eye-catching 8-pack physique.
The actor says that he considers going to the gym a necessity and part of his routine. He follows a committed gym regime and a strict dietary code. By working hard on his body, he today understands his body extremely well and how it will respond.
For those who want to achieve his look, he advises that there are no short cuts to success and there is no alternative to working out. "The use of unnatural substances is unacceptable to get a body. It leads to hair loss, high blood pressure, mood swings, loss of libido and enlarged glands. Stay away from the short cuts."
On being a male fitness icon, he says, “A lot of us have a benchmark for how well-toned we must be. I had a very high benchmark. I'm a leader, not a follower. Not that I am always seeing sunshine up my backside. But I'm very individualistic."
For those of you wanting the 8-pack look in 'Force' here is exclusive access to John’s personal diet and fitness regime to get the FORCE look:
Diet
Breakfast
A heavy breakfast consisting of six egg whites, a glass of fruit juice, a couple of slices of toast with butter and ten almonds. John loves his tea and has at least two cups of tea every day.
Lesson: Having a heavy breakfast ensures that you have enough energy to sustain you through the day and makes sure you are full for some time and do not binge during the meals.
Lunch
Chapatti made of wheat flour, yellow daal, spinach and some stir fried vegetables.
Lesson: Rather than looking for how many calories you get from your meals, look at the nutritive value of what you are eating. You also do not have to consume only expensive diet food in order to stay healthy.
Snacks
John also confesses of continuously munching on something, but he ensures that it is light and healthy. For the kind of action and work he does, he needs to refuel his system every couple of hours.
Lesson: When you are active, it is okay to munch on something in order to give you enough energy and keep your metabolism active.
Pre and Post Workout
John has some light snacks and protein shakes in the evening before his workout, and after his workout he indulges in a meal like corn, soup and a vegetarian based supper.
Lesson: You need to adequately fuel your body if you expect it to work for you. A nutritious snack at the end of the workout is a must.
For those of you who aren't aware, John is a vegeterian so if you want to follow this diet remember you can replace his veggie dishes with some meat.
John describes fitness like a tripod stand; it has three legs – good food, good sleep and good routine. He also believes in working hard to stay in shape, and not taking any short cuts. He has never indulged in growth hormones or steroids and warns others against them too.
Witness John’s incredible 8-pack physique for yourself when 'Force' releases in cinemas on 30th September 2011.
Female First Haleema Shabir