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Published 22:25 IST, September 9th 2019

Saina Nehwal's Workout Routine Will Give You Some Major Fitness Goals

Saina Nehwal, 29, has won many laurels in the field of badminton for India. The champion follows a rigorous workout routine and a disciplined lifestyle.

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Saina Nehwal's Workout Routine Will Inspire You To Hit The Gym Right Away

Every Indian is proud of badminton champion Saina Nehwal. Nehwal, who trained under Pullela Gopichand, was the first Indian to win a medal at the London Olympics in the year 2012. She was also the first Indian to win the Super Series tournament and the World Junior Badminton Championships in the year 2009. The whole nation beams with pride looking at Saina Nehwal's boundless achievements. Saina is known for her disciplined and rigorous workout routines which, she often says, are responsible for taking her game up by several notches.

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Saina Nehwal Includes Dumbbell Pullovers On Her Workouts

The badminton star is known to include some meticulous dumbbell pullovers in her daily workout. It is an important workout to strengthen the chest and back muscles. As a word of caution, one should be particular about the weight of the dumbbells to prevent cramping of the muscles and to prevent any damage to the body. It is also advised that any dumbell pullovers must be under trainer-supervision given the pressure it puts on the critical muscles of the human body. 
 

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Saina Nehwal's Rowing Workout 

Saina Nehwal, 29, also inculcates many rowing workouts in her daily regime. This routine is not only essential for toning your muscles but it also develops the overall mental as well as the physical fitness of the body. Saina Nehwal, as a badminton player, puts a huge amount of pressure on her shoulder muscles and rowing workouts help the ace shuttler to strengthen those parts of the body. Nehwal is also said to include military presses in her daily routine to prevent contraction of the shoulder muscles.

Heel Raising, Lateral Pull Downs and Stronger Calf Muscle

Saina Nehwal is also a big believer of heel raising exercise routines. This form of exercise is highly underrated and can work wonders for your calf muscles. This exercise also reduces the risk of any acute injury in those particular areas. Saina Nehwal also swears by the lateral pull-down exercises in her regime. These exercises help one to push themselves further to build up the core muscles of their upper body. Apart from these, Saina inevitably does not miss out on her running and crunches session.

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Saina Nehwal Believes Fitness Is Her Mantra To Success 

While Nehwal's fitness regime is intence, there is one important principle that the shuttler follows: discipline. The shuttler works out six days a week. Nehwal also often speaks about following a healthy and balanced diet. The badminton star abides by a stringent routine which proves why she is every bit a role model not only in the field of sports but also in terms of fitness.  

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21:00 IST, September 9th 2019