5 videos that will let you follow Disha Patani's workout routine at home

Disha Patani's workout routine is intense—the actor relies on a variety of different techniques, and even follows a two-a-day schedule. “I work out everyday and my routine usually involves cardio in the mornings, like dancing, kick boxing or gymnastics, and weight training in the evenings,” she confirmed to Vogue India. Weight training can help stop bone loss, build muscle, improve balance, rev up fat loss and boost energy levels. Still, it can get a bad rap as an exercise for women, considering the focus is on creating muscle instead of burning fat. But Patani is quick to defend her go-to workout style. “The general assumption is that women working out involves cardio, not weight training. But we all work out and do heavy weights; I come across so many girls in the gym training really hard,” she said. “It has definitely come a long way, with just as many women working out in the gym today as men.”

The basic principles of weight training are similar to those of strength training, but the former adds a level of difficulty by adding tools like dumbbells and kettlebells into the mix. Benefits of this kind of workout include improved cardiovascular health as well as decreased blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Since the body's basal metabolic rate increases with increase in muscle mass, these workouts elevate fat burning even after the exercise is done. This muscle improvement also provides functional pros, as strong muscles relate to better posture. 

While going to the gym may not be in your current fitness plan, using makeshift weights (think water bottles or beer pints) work just as well if you're looking to maintain your muscle gains and improve personal bests. “Yes, I am working out from home. I do cardio in the morning, as I have a treadmill at home so making the most of it, followed by weight training in the evening. I have some weights at home which are manageable, to perform some form of weight training exercises,” said Patani about the lockdown routine that she has set. 

5 videos you can follow to practice weight training at home like Disha Patani

Christine Salus

If you've got your form down pat, this exercise routine is great to follow for a full body workout. Salus works out in her living room in a small space, so you'll have movements that are easy to follow wherever you're exercising. 

Maddie Lymburner

If you're looking for targeted routines, this is ideal for you to try. Lymburner works with weights for most of the exercises, but provides a modification for those that aren't using them too. Since they are bodyweight exercises, using makeshift dumbbells work well here. 

Joanna Soh

For intense sessions that include HIIT, cardio and weight training components, look to Soh. You'll also get a breakdown of the form required, as well as the ideal breathing techniques before you start each set. 

Heather Robertson

You'll enjoy the fun music as you speed through Robertson's workouts. They are simple exercises with weights as an added bonus, but work best if you already know the posture and form required as there are no pauses or clarifications mid-videos.

Joe Wicks

These at-home videos require no equipment other than a set of weights. Wicks using the couch and chairs to increase the intensity of the workouts, but provides modifications either way. 

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