5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Train for life, not just for social media likes'
Gourab Chatterjee, Anindya Chatterjee and Sean Banerjee pose for the CT camera
In a world of clickbait fitness trends, actors Gourab Chatterjee, Sean Banerjee and Anindya Chatterjee are cutting through the noise with routines rooted in balance, consistency, and self-awareness.
From lifting heavy to indulging mindfully, the trio joined Calcutta Times for an exclusive fitness shoot at OffBeat Strength,and also opened up about what strength, discipline, and recovery mean to them.
Gourab Chatterjee
'It is important to prioritise a good sleep and diet'
Fitness routine:
Strength training
, and high-intensity training
Favourite muscle group to train:
Legs, but advises to focus on lifting heavy using all muscle groups
Must-do exercises:
Squats, deadlifts and bench press
Diet glimpse:
200 gms of protein daily, including 4–5 eggs & chicken
Fitness myths to bust:
Gourab says, 'Don't blindly follow online tutorials. Know your body and customise your fitness journey'
Workout playlist:
Mostly metal, sometimes Elvis or MJ. Recently worked out to Saiyaara title track
Favourite cheat meal:
'I have a sweet tooth and can eat three to four cheesecakes at once,' says Gourab, adding that sometimes it's just pasta or biryani
Advice for beginners:
Know your body before working out
Weekly workout frequency:
5 days a week (4 days of strength training + 1 day of high intensity workout)
I've partied hard and also eaten like there's no tomorrow at one point, but the workout high can't match the others
Gourab Chatterjee
'Few friends will invite you to work out over partying. Don't ignore them,' says Sean Banerjee
'Stick to basics; know what suits your body type'
Fitness routine:
Squats, deadlifts, bench press with high reps
Favourite muscle group to train:
Deadlifts to engage all muscles
Must-do exercises:
Squats, deadlifts, bench press
Diet glimpse:
High-protein, moderate-carb/fat, with hydration & good sleep
Fitness myths to bust:
He says, 'Lifting heavy alone won't make you big – diet matters too'
Workout playlist:
Mood-based, from John Lennon to Arijit Singh
Cheat meal:
Doesn't believe in the term cheat meals; eats cravings in moderation, from cheeseburgers to home-cooked Bengali classics and sweets
Advice for beginners:
He advises against following what the internet says blindly
Weekly workout frequency:
5 days of training, 2 days of rest and recovery
A person is only fit if they can lift weights and run a marathon at the same time. It's not all about hitting the gym
Sean Banerjee
Anindya Chatterjee
'Mix outdoor sports with strength training'
Fitness routine:
A mix of gym, cycling, running, and strength training
Favourite muscle group to train:
Legs, calves
Must-do exercises:
Compound movements with an emphasis on lower body
Diet glimpse:
In a complicated but health-conscious relationship with his diet
Fitness myths to bust:
Anindya says, 'Fad diets are just marketing gimmicks, diets should be sustainable.'
Workout playlist:
Mostly 80's metal, progressive and techno
Favourite cheat meal:
Sweets, biryani and any kind of junk food
Advice for beginners:
Combine outdoor sports with strength training
Weekly workout frequency:
Aims for 4–5 times a week, manages 3 days a week mostly
Fitness and health are not the same. Fitness is about performance, health is about balance
Anindya Chatterjee
Pics: Anindya Saha
