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THE LONGER YOU WORK OUT, THE BETTER YOUR PHYSIQUE? TOTAL BULL!

ARJIT TANEJA, 26

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He made his TV debut in 2011 as a contestant on MTV’s Splitsvill­a season 6, and then became a model. Acting called, however, and Arjit accepted a role on Channel V’s TheSerial (2013). He is known for his talent as an actor, but this KumkumBhag­ya actor has also been awarded the Most Fit Actor award in Zee Gold Awards last year. He now plays Vivaan Kapoor in Zee TV’s Kaleerein. I ’m very lazy and have to talk myself into doing any sort of cardio, such as going for a run, but over the last three years I’ve learned that it’s possible to carve out at least 40-60 minutes a day for a workout, and this time makes a huge change in you, both physically and mentally.

I began taking fitness

“I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT NOT WORKING OUT LOWERS YOUR MOJO!”

seriously only about three years ago. Now it isn’t just about losing weight and looking good – both of which I really do need because of my profession – but something I actually love because it helps me maintain good health, which will stand me in good stead as I grow older. I strongly believe that not working out lowers your mojo. The fitness trick that never fails: 70 per cent is your diet, and the rest is your workout.

The fitness advice that

never worked: The longer you work out the better your physique will be. The mantra to eating right: A well-balanced diet and meals at their proper times.

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