Indian cricketer Virat Kohli turns 36 today! The former captain is known for improving his game on the field and in fitness. So much so that his fitness regime has inspired an entire generation to work towards being healthy lifestyle And don’t take fitness lightly. Kohli’s viral workout video has inspired many to get out of bed and hit the gym!

When he was the captain of the Indian cricket team, he made sure that each player worked on his fitness. Players like Varun Chakraborty and Rahul Tewatia were also dropped from the team after failing the fitness test. There could be no compromise on fitness under his leadership.

Although he is no longer the captain, there has been no change in his fitness journey. Kohli still remains very disciplined. However, it was not always like that for him. When he first came on the scene in 2008, he didn’t pay much attention to staying fit. Being very fond of eating and drinking, he used to eat and drink whatever he wanted. In 2012, after extremely disappointing IPL performances, he realized that if he continued like this, he would not be able to master his craft. Since then, it has all been very different for him.

Kohli has often revealed that his weight has been 74.5-75 kg in the last eight years. Here are some tips from Virat Kohli’s diet and fitness regime that we can all use.

Cooked food, no spices

Virat once revealed that 90% of his food is steamed. No spices. Just salt, pepper and lemon. “I’m not a big fanatic about the taste of food, I don’t care about flavor. Salads, I enjoy with a little bit of dressing. Pan-grilled is good with a little olive oil or whatever. Any No curry – I only eat dal, but no masala curry. However, I eat rajma and lobia because a Punjabi can’t give up those,” he told Star Sports.

plant based diet

The plant-based diet has added a holistic approach to her fitness journey. This helps them maintain muscle mass and also increases recovery. This change has also been helpful in increasing his energy levels and reducing inflammation, which is important for an athlete. Kohli’s plant-based approach includes protein-rich foods like lentils, chickpeas and kidney beans.

eating frequently

Kohli has often talked about how he never shies away from frequent meals. This approach helps him maintain a disciplined regime and then there is no distraction in constantly looking for variety. Kohli has often talked about how he is comfortable eating the same kind of food for months.

Stability

This legendary cricketer has often stressed on how important consistency is. “To be honest, it’s a conscious effort. It’s like ‘eat, sleep, train, repeat’. If you want to be consistent, you have to be consistent with your training, your food and your batting habits. ” Kohli was quoted as saying in an interview.

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