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The onus of looking picture-perfect at the wedding does not fall only on the bride. Grooms must make equal efforts in looking toned, groomed and well-prepared during the celebrations. Incorporating wellness practises like workouts, balanced diets, hydration and ample rest into your daily routine not only makes you look amazing but also gives you confidence.
We spoke to Sneha Barot, a fitness trainer with over 8 years of experience, to help us plan out a pre-wedding workout regimen for the grooms-to-be. She suggests including strength training, cardio, core workouts, and mobility exercises, along with a balanced diet and enough sleep to support muscle recovery. Let's take a deeper dive into her insight.
Every groom must include strength training in his pre-wedding workout regimen, as it helps build muscle, supports bone health and improves posture. A consistent routine can also enhance endurance, reduce the risk of diabetes and build overall fitness, making it easier to keep up with a busy schedule. Lifting weights, doing squats, bench press and overhead press are a great entry point into strength training.
While strength training builds muscle and improves posture, cardio is what keeps the groom-to-be energised through the wedding celebrations. And therefore, incorporating cardiovascular exercises such as brisk walking, cycling, swimming or running into a pre-wedding fitness routine can be a great idea. It can help improve heart health, boost endurance and support overall well-being. Regular cardio can also help to keep the wedding jitters at bay by keeping your mind clear.
Better posture, balance, and stability are what you get when you include core workouts in your regimen. Apart from aiming just for abs, grooms must focus on building functional strength through exercises like planks, dead bugs, Russian twists and bicycle crunches. These exercises not only build the midsection but also support your spine and everyday movement. A strong core also makes suits, sherwanis and kurtas fit better, which directly elevates your whole look.
While focusing on strength training and cardiovascular exercises, grooms must not overlook mobility exercises. Exercises like cat-cow stretches, thoracic rotations, pelvic tilts and heel lifts improve flexibility, movement, stability and reduce the risk of injuries. Since grooms spend hours on wedding rituals, attending guests, and dancing, consistent mobility workouts will keep the body stable.
Here are some quick tips and tricks that the grooms must consider during their pre-wedding preparations:
Sneha suggests that grooms must start their pre-wedding workouts 3-6 months before the celebrations so that the body adapts well to the exercises and results start showing up.
Try to stay hydrated throughout the day, as ceremonies, shopping, and dance practices can leave you exhausted.
Do not fall into the traps of crash diets. Rather, focus on balanced meals that include enough protein, carbohydrates, and fibre.
Sleeping for at least 7-8 hours each day can do wonders for your mind, body and skin. So do not compromise on a good night's sleep and allow your body to have enough rest.