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News18
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
KKR's Rinku Singh Reveals His Fitness Secrets: 'Mujhe Bohot Maza Aata Hai...'
Last Updated: The ferocious Knight Riders powerhitter shared an in-depth account of how intense workouts and food choices help him keep fit. Rinku Singh provided an in-depth account of fitness and diet routines that continue to play a great role in his inspiring journey. The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) match-winner shared fitness rituals he religiously follows before and after the game to maintain his tremendous ball-striking ability despite a lean physique. Speaking on KKR's 'Train Like a Knight', the 27-year-old said gym and food are two most critical parts of his daily routine. 'Nothing, mostly I pay attention to my food and this time, like now, cricket is (mostly) T20, so staying fit is very necessary. Cricket has become so fast that you have to take care of everything. Gym, running, and also food," Rinku said during the interaction. 'Right now, I've started dieting. It's been 15-20 days. Because after a certain age, you have to do it, although I'm still only 27 (laughs)." Episode 6 of Amul Protein presents Train Like a Knight is here, featuring Rinku Singh 🏋️♀️From high-intensity workouts to clean eating, Rinku shares the fitness rituals that power his game. Get an inside look at his daily routine, favourite exercises, and what fuels his… — KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) May 16, 2025 Rinku said he originally possessed a fit and lean body, but it was only when he began playing professional cricket that he learnt how to maintain certain physical standards on and off the field. The swashbuckling left-hander also said he didn't do any specific exercises growing up, which has changed now that he trains regularly. 'Now I am fond of fitness, I like keeping fit, going to the gym and following my daily routine. I find great joy in working out. When I started playing U-19 cricket, I started gym. When I played U-16 cricket, I had no idea about the gym and only knew running. So when I played U-19s and senior cricket, I got a fair idea about the gym and why staying fit and strengthening the muscles is key," said Rinku, who pressed on the benefits of gymming for his strong core, muscles, and stamina in play during his batting. Rinku also talked about his food choices and how working with professional nutritionists has opened his eyes to green veggies from a chicken-based diet initially. The cricketer admitted feeling great changes inside him ever since shifting to a carefully planned diet. 'I don't feel any tightness or soreness in my muscles," he said while revealing he starts his day with warm water and eats eggs, poha and dosa for breakfast. Rinku advised youngsters to eat well but also burn everything in their routines and named squats as his favourite gym exercise. The ferocious hitter has played 12 matches of KKR's IPL 2025 campaign with a strike rate of 153.91. First Published:
Hans India
02-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
IPL 2025: You can be fit only by eating home-cooked food, says KKR's Ramandeep Singh
Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders batter Ramandeep Singh shared valuable insights into his fitness regimen, nutrition philosophy and daily routines that keep him at peak performance. Growing up in Chandigarh with an international cyclist as a father gave Ramandeep a head start in understanding nutrition. "Luckily, I have been blessed with a father who is an international cyclist. So, he has been teaching me a lot about diet from the beginning," Ramandeep revealed in KKR's fitness series 'Train Like a Knight'. This early education emphasised the importance of non-vegetarian food and dairy products, which have remained staples in his diet. The KKR batter revealed that he starts each day with traditional desi ghee, followed by a simple yet nutritious breakfast consisting of "2 whole eggs, 3 egg whites, whole wheat bread and curd". This straightforward approach to nutrition underscores his belief that fitness doesn't require exotic ingredients or complicated meal plans. Perhaps the most striking aspect of Ramandeep's nutrition philosophy is his unwavering commitment to home-cooked meals. "You can be fit only by eating home-cooked food. This is what I believe, that whatever you want to eat, cook it at home. You can't be fit by going to fancy restaurants," he emphasised. He advocates for a simple approach to healthy eating that anyone can follow: "Sugar, fried food and flour. If you leave these three things, 90% of your food will take care of itself." For those looking to begin their fitness journey, Ramandeep recommends bodyweight exercises like push-ups, squats, and pull-ups - the same exercises he started with as a youngster. "If we start early, there are a lot of benefits. When you are in a professional sport, you take very little time to become a professional athlete," he noted. While many fitness enthusiasts focus solely on active training days, Ramandeep places equal importance on recovery. "The day we are not working out, we have a recovery day. So on that day, nutrition plays a significant role. The next day you are at 100%, you are peaking. So for that, I think the rest days are more important." His pre-workout routine includes three grams of creatine, while post-workout nutrition focuses on protein with adequate fiber for proper absorption, which he gets from vegetables at dinner. Throughout the interview, Ramandeep emphasised that fitness should be accessible to everyone. For those without gym access, he suggests simple alternatives: "You can do sprints because wherever there is space, you can do sprints. 20 meters is enough. Even if you're doing starts, that's really good." He also shared his healthy alternative for satisfying sweet cravings - curd with jaggery and blueberries, which offers nutritional benefits while pleasing the palate. The most important takeaway from Ramandeep's fitness philosophy is his emphasis on consistency and making healthy choices part of daily life. "In your day-to-day life, you brush your teeth every day. You bathe every day. So you should eat good food every day. You should train well." The episode concluded with Ramandeep demonstrating a challenging single-leg squat exercise, inviting viewers to attempt the move and share their results with the hashtag #TrainLikeAKnight.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Manish Pandey credits his army background for his fitness goals, food choices, and discipline
'Being from an army background really helped me as a kid—we got to play all kinds of sports,' said Manish Pandey in a new episode of Train Like a Knight . The experienced top-order batter traced his fitness and discipline back to his childhood. Known for his agility on the field, the Kolkata T20 stalwart shared his workout mantra: 'I keep it simple—two strength sessions and two cardio sessions a week.' As for food, the 35-year-old keeps it clean and light. 'I'm not big on breakfast—usually just eggs and porridge so I can hit the gym within an hour. Lunch is heavier, often with curd for gut health.' Pandey also emphasized the role of recovery: 'Flax seeds and fish oil are my go-to foods for omega-3—they're key for muscle recovery and overall health.'
