Kapil Sharma's trainer reveals his body had become stiff and inflamed: ‘He would eat at odd times, had no discipline'
Yogesh, who was first introduced to Kapil through actor Sonu Sood during the promotions of Happy New Year, recalled his first meeting with the comedian. The fitness coach said, 'His manager called me, so I went to meet Kapil. He said, 'Let's start from tomorrow. Whatever equipment you need, we'll have it here, I can't go out.' He had a small bungalow, and I had to train him there. I asked for some rods and basic gear, but initially, it was just a mat and a band. He already had a treadmill, so we started there.'
He added, 'The story of Day 1 is actually pretty funny. I asked him to do stretches, and because he hadn't moved his body in a long time, even simple movements like arm rotations, body twists, and toe touches caused him discomfort. His expressions were so exaggerated and comic, just like his on-screen performances, that I couldn't help but laugh. I told him why I was laughing, and he said, 'No problem, let's wrap it up here for today.' I thought maybe he was trying to skip out, but that wasn't the case. From the very next day, he was back on schedule, and we began with basic movements. That's when I realized how stiff his body had become, there was no food discipline, and a lot of inflammation in his body.'
Yogesh Bhateja also touched upon the challenges of training someone from the entertainment industry, particularly someone as busy as Kapil Sharma. 'See, there's a difference between the film and TV industries. If you're shooting an episode, you're working until it's done, it's not like a standard 8-hour job. It can go on for 10, 12, even 14 hours. And since Kapil was the main guy, the responsibility on him was even greater. He was sleep-deprived, his diet had no set pattern, he would eat at odd times. There was no discipline. It took me a long time, along with his manager and team, to bring some alignment into his lifestyle. But by God's grace, when his film came out, everyone saw the difference on screen,' he said.
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When it came to Kapil's diet, Yogesh made careful adjustments to suit his preferences and goals. 'He used to eat non-veg, so I focused more on including fish in his meals, it's the best form of protein and helps keep calories in check. I made sure he had enough vegetables too. I even coordinated with his chef to ensure the diet was followed consistently.'
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