Mahendra Singh Dhoni aka Mr Cool. Is a former captain of the Indian cricket team and one of the best captain the team ever had. He is considered an effective finisher and the best wicket-keeper. The player is known for handling pressure with calmness. Dhoni is one of the fastest players in the team. His wicket-keeping skills are worth praising he is the quickest when it comes to stumping. Since his birthday is arriving soon, Dhoni will be turning 39 this 7th of July. We would like to share some of his fitness tips.
· Stay active
Dhoni loves playing football and badminton when he is not playing cricket. According to him, it helps with concentration and eye-hand coordination which are very important, needed while wicket-keeping.
· Eat home-cooked food
Mr cool loves home-cooked food and he says it’s very healthy than food from restaurants. His diet is rich with all the essential nutrients, carbohydrates, fats, proteins etc. He starts his day with breakfast which includes a glass of milk, porridge. He mostly eats dal chawal for lunch and chapattis for dinner. Dhoni loves butter chicken, so he sometimes prefers eating butter chicken.
· Say no to fat
According to Dhoni, one must avoid extremely fatty foods. He follows his diet religiously and avoids eating oily and fatty food.
· Protein drink and juices
Dhoni prefers fresh fruit juices over aerated drinks and packed juices which contain artificial sugar. He also loves protein shakes between his training sessions as they provide enough energy and contributes in building muscles.
· Don’t stress
When Dhoni is not playing he likes to stay relaxed and calm and avoid any kind of stress. Stress affects our health negatively and Dhoni understands it quite well. Even on the field, he chooses to stay calm and handle the pressure to maintain good health.
· Regular workout
It’s important for a sportsperson to stay fit so exercise is a must for them. Dhoni exercises regularly. His exercise includes cardio, squatting, lap run, and strength training.
