Published 18:07 IST, July 17th 2024
Virat Kohli Workout Routine: Deep Diving Into The Champion's Fitness Hacks That Make Him The Best
Virat Kohli is one of the fittest athletes to grace the game of cricket. At 35 Kohli is a livewire on the field and he puts a lot of work behind it
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There is no doubt that Virat Kohli has proved his ace on the field by being an incredible cricketer, incredible captain, and also an incredible athlete when it comes to fitness.
Virat’s fitness level is on completely on a different level as a cricketer as he worships his fitness lifestyle religiously. No matter how much time he spends on the field while being in a match, he still gives quality time in the gym that makes an Indian fitness icon
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At 35, Virat Has Achieved a lot in terms of name, fame and money. When it comes to taking care of his body and being sustainable, he follows a professional training regime that keeps him fit and helps him live a far superior and healthy life. It also helps him in keeping his on-field performance at par as compared to others
Virat believes in strength, speed, and endurance as he primarily focuses on these three qualities. Here's Virat Kohli’s Fitness Routine that makes him the champion cricketer and one of the best athletes in the world.
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What is Virat Kohli's Fitness Routine?
Warm-Up Session
Before heading off to any workout session either in the morning or evening, whether it is weight training or cardio, Virat starts off with warming up the whole body and that includes:
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- 5-10 minutes of cardio like jogging or jumping jacks
- 5-10 minutes of stretches like arm cycles or swing
Focuses On Both Movements - Compound and Isolation
Virat focuses on both sessions when it comes to his fitness routine. He dedicates his complete time to Compound and Isolation movements and performs them equally
The compound movement includes workouts that cover more than a single body part and King Kohli is a big follower of this workout regime. Virat on a daily basis follows compound movements like Squats mainly for his hamstrings-quads-glutes, Deadlifts for lower back , Lunges for lower body strength , Push Ups , Pull Ups, Bench Press , Overhead Press, Barbell Bench Press, Bent Over Row and Pull Ups.
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Also, he follows Isolation movements like Bicep Curls, Dumbbell Fly, Lateral Raises , Overhead Triceps Extension , Split Squats, Preacher Curls, Front Raise, etc. to keep himself in incredible shape.
Post Workout Routine
Virat is a firm believer of cooling down the body after an intense workout session and he does that by having a cold shower. Hydration is very important to him so in between the workout or post he hydrates himself with natural spring water which has a high pH value and is alkaline. Virat also drinks a protein shake post every workout session to maintain the strength of his body and to strengthen his endurance.
The Diet Structure Virat Kohli never Ignores
Being a typical Punjabi boy, Virat is also a big foodie but when it comes to the level of fitness he wants to be on, he never cheats on his diet. Moderate Carbs, low fat and high protein are his main source of diet and he makes a balance between these three also he adds biotin in his diet for good hair growth.
18:03 IST, July 17th 2024