25 April,2011 08:34 AM IST | | Mauli Singh
He has been training Kapoor for three years now and was introduced to the star by his mom, Neetu Singh
Ranbir Kapoor has personal trainer Pradeep Bhatia to thank for his physique. Bhatia has been training RK for three years now and was introduced to the star by his mom, Neetu Singh whom he trained for a while.
Trainer Pradeep Bhatia with a feisty Ranbir Kapoor with Katrina Kaif working out in the background
Special needs
He explains the reasons for his employment. "Ranbir has no time to visit a gym regularly due to his erratic shooting hours. He was looking for a personal trainer who can be with him on a full time basis." Pradeep travels to all the actor's shoots and makes sure he doesn't miss his workouts and eats right.
Details
RK works out at Sanjay Dutt's gym six days a week for about 45 minutes to an hour and 15 minutes. Pradeep offers details about the actor's workouts. "Ranbir does hardcore gymming and isn't too fond of swimming or yoga. He likes working on his chest and back but cringes when he has to work on his legs as he finds it painful. He likes to listen to music while working out.
DIET PLAN
Pradeep calls Ranbir "a foodie" but with "less appetite". He keeps a close watch on Ranbir's diet and has given him the following diet chart.
BREAKFAST: Milk with cornflakes and a banana / Egg white omelette and brown bread toast with a glass of fresh juice. Black/espresso coffee.
LUNCH: Tandoori chicken with daal and two chapaatis.
DINNER: Grilled salmon, fish, and chicken.
ON THE SETS: Fruits and juices, green tea and Darjeeling tea.
SUPPLEMENTS: Multi-vitamins and whey protein shakes twice a day after workouts and after dinner.
WEAKNESSES: A weakness for a soft drink he endorses. A slice of cake, every now and then.
OTHER STAR CLIENTS
Pradeep who recently opened a gym at Vikhroli has also trained host of stars like Katrina Kaif, Arjun Rampal, Lara Dutta, Anil Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh.
DAILY WORKOUT
Includes a cardio for five to 10 minutes to warm up. Ranbir concentrates on different body parts chest and back, shoulder and legs, biceps on different days. He also does kickboxing once in a while.
