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Hindustan Times
10-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Milind Soman reveals his mother's impressive daily fitness routine at 86 in video: Know health benefits of skipping rope
Milind Soman, besides being an actor and a one of India's first supermodel, is also a fitness enthusiast. His videos of running, working out with everyday things, and acing the fitness game in his late 50s are inspiring and motivating for his fans. On August 8, Milind shared a set of videos documenting 'family skipping time'. Milind shared a set of videos documenting 'family skipping time.' (Instagram/@milindrunning) In one of the videos, Milind can be seen skipping rope with his mother Usha Soman by his side. While Milind chose to do the fitness routine with one leg, his 86-year-old mother can be seen skipping rope like a pro beside him. On a balcony with a mist-covered backdrop, the mother-son duo can be seen skipping rope together. In another video, Usha Soman can be seen skipping rope with Milind's wife Ankita Konwar. Also read | Skip to stay fit: Five benefits of the underrated workout 'Family skipping time. Aai (Mother) is now 86, and skipping is something she does every day, apart from yoga and other movements. Long life, health and happiness to all,' Milind wrote in the caption of the post. Benefits of skipping rope In an earlier interview with HT Lifestyle, Sonia Bakshi, nutritionist and Founder DtF said, 'Jumping rope is an effective workout that can burn many calories. For example, 20 minutes of jump rope can burn up to 240 calories for a person who weighs 90 kg.' This fitness routine helps in improving balance, coordination, heart health and endurance. It also helps in reducing stress, losing inches and building abs. Also read | Woman who lost 95 kg credits skipping at home for her rapid weight loss without gym: 'Jumping rope works like magic' However, skipping rope gives best results when combined with other forms of workouts, added the nutritionist. 'While jumping rope is a great form of exercise and can help with your weight loss efforts, it's best to add other forms of exercise too into your routine to maximize your fitness. For a perfect workout include Pilates, HIIT and structured cardio to your jump rope routine,' Sonia Bakshi said. Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
Pink Villa
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Milind Soman's mother Usha Soman at 85, might just be inspiration you needed for active lifestyle
When it comes to fitness, most people look up to athletes or trainers. But for actor, model, and marathon runner Milind Soman, the biggest inspiration has always been right at home: his mother, Usha Soman. Now 85, Usha continues to challenge age-related stereotypes and inspire people across generations with her active lifestyle, quiet strength, and unwavering dedication to her health. Whether it's yoga, trekking, walking, or even cycling at the beach, she proves that passion and discipline are more powerful than age. In a recent appearance on Tweak India, Milind Soman sat down with his wife, Ankita Konwar, and his mother for an open-hearted conversation. When asked about her fitness routine, Milind proudly shared, 'Whatever happens in the world, she does an hour of yoga every day.' Usha gently corrected him with a smile, saying, 'In the evening, actually.' She also added that she makes it a point to walk daily, which has become a part of her lifestyle. Usha Soman's love for life is evident in her lifestyle The actor has often expressed deep admiration for his mother, Usha Soman's inner strength and physical stamina. In an interview with Vogue India back in March 2020, he shared a memorable experience of a 20-day trek they undertook together, during which they covered a distance of 350 kilometers. He noted that his mother was surprisingly quick, faster than even he was. He had mentioned that Usha began trekking at the age of 60 after retiring from her role as a professor of biochemistry. Since then, she has managed to reach the base camps of both Mount Everest and Mount Kilimanjaro. Milind had remarked that although she rarely spoke about herself, her mental strength surpassed his own. He also pointed out that she never complained, even when situations became physically strenuous. He observed that even if she found it challenging to climb steep hills, she never admitted it and simply kept going. That quiet perseverance, he said, had left a lasting impact on him. He believed his personal philosophy of continuing to move forward and never giving up was something he had inherited from her. In 2022, Milind shared another proud moment on Instagram, where his mother was seen cycling along a beach in Goa after not having done so for 25 years. She was 83 at the time. He captioned the post by encouraging people to keep doing what they love while also practicing regularly, adding that it wasn't bad at all for someone her age. The video quickly gained traction online, with many fans applauding her enthusiasm and spirit in the comments. Milind has regularly shared snippets of his mother's fitness routines on social media, whether she was doing bodyweight exercises, going for runs, or simply taking walks. He believed that fitness should be normalized, particularly among older adults. According to him, people often found his mother's actions incredible, but he saw them as completely natural. He admitted that he didn't understand why more people didn't view it the same way. Beyond her impressive fitness levels, it was her independence, humility, and kindness that continued to leave a strong impression on those around her. Milind had said that she handled everything on her own, never judged others, and possessed a gentle beauty and compassion that, in his words, exceeded his own. Now at the age of 85, Usha Soman continues to embody what it means to live with purpose and passion.
