Dwayne Bravo's fitness mantra: Working on lower-body strength

The all-rounder's lower body is key for his performance as a cricketer.

By Maleeva Rebello, ET Bureau | Updated: Aug 06, 2018, 06.19 PM IST

Dwayne Bravo is going places, literally.

After a successful IPL stint in May, the all-rounder is now wielding his bat for a Canadian cricket league. But no matter which part of the world he’s in, Bravo finds a way to keep himself fit.

“Some players work on endurance, some work on strength, some work on different other things. You have to find that balance what works for you and what doesn’t,” he said.

Fitness Regime For The Busy Executive

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Hectic schedules and full-time jobs don't have to get in the way of your weight loss.

Stick to these tips to get past the roadblocks.

Hectic schedules and full-time jobs don't have to get in the way of your weight loss. Stick to these tips to get past the roadblocks.

Maintaining a to-do list is your thing, so just sneak in that gym/yoga/zumba appointment too.

We agree that there is a lot to do, but you can surely take some time out for achieving your fitness goals.

Maintaining a to-do list is your thing, so just sneak in that gym/yoga/zumba appointment too. We agree that there is a lot to do, but you can surely take some time out for achieving your fitness goa..

Working out first thing in the morning guarantees that the job is done before excuses begin to pop up.

The first few mornings will be hard, but the more you will force yourself to do it, the easier it will eventually become.

Working out first thing in the morning guarantees that the job is done before excuses begin to pop up. The first few mornings will be hard, but the more you will force yourself to do it, the easier ..

Maintain a calorie journal! Yes, it sounds too much, but it totally helps.

If you don't want to write it down, you can also do it via various apps.

Filling out your servings will help you realise and keep a tab on your portion size, and the need to exercise control.

Maintain a calorie journal! Yes, it sounds too much, but it totally helps. If you don't want to write it down, you can also do it via various apps. Filling out your servings will help you realise a..

Initially it might seem like a lot of effort, but in the long run it will save you a lot of time.

Planning lunch ahead of time will help you stick to the healthy options instead of buying a greasy slice of pizza.

Plus, once you invest in the ingredients and they are readily available in your kitchen, there will be no excuse for not packing a nutritious lunch.

Instead of hitting up the vending machine or office candy bowl for an afternoon snack, carry at least five pieces of fresh fruit each week and display them on your desk on Monday morning.

Whenever you want a snack, just stretch your hand out!

These munchies will be light and nutritious and will prevent you from overeating, later in the day.

Just because you are trying to adhere to a fitness regime, does not mean you stop having fun.

Stick to having one drink only, and may be choose white wine over anything else, savour it and sip it slowly.

Just because you are trying to adhere to a fitness regime, does not mean you stop having fun. Stick to having one drink only, and may be choose white wine over anything else, savour it and sip it sl..

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For the West Indian cricketer, working on his lower body strength takes precedence over all.

“My lower body is key for my performance as a cricketer. Most of my training is based around that.”

The only thing that supersedes his routine is taking enough rest. And going by how well he’s been playing, rest must come easy to this rapper-cum- cricketer.

From Neerja Birla To Parth Jindal, Top Bosses & Their Fitness Goals

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Narendra Modi may have needed India skipper Virat Kohli to set him a fitness challenge, but these business heads are setting their own health goals.

Rashesh Shah, Chairman, Edelweiss Group

You’re never too old to do something for the first time and Rashesh Shah, chairman, Edelweiss Group, is testament to that having learnt to swim when he was 49. He exercises 5-6 times a week, with swimming being his favourite activity. Shah also credits exercise for making him become more conscious about his diet and sleeping pattern, saying, “A healthy body makes way for a healthy mind.”

(Image: Beyond the Boardroom/Jatin Kampani, Jaideep Chowdhury )

Rashesh Shah, Chairman, Edelweiss Group You’re never too old to do something for the first time and Rashesh Shah, chairman, Edelweiss Group, is testament to that having learnt to swim when he was 49..

Parth Jindal, MD, JSW Cement

Parth Jindal, scion of the JSW Group, is passionate about sports and enjoys table tennis and football. But his number one passion is the same as his dad’s — squash. The father-son duo would play together regularly until the junior Jindal upped his game. He says light-heartedly, “He’d beat me till I was about 17. Then I beat him and he quit playing regularly.”

(Image: Beyond the Boardroom/Jatin Kampani, Jaideep Chowdhury)

Parth Jindal, MD, JSW Cement Parth Jindal, scion of the JSW Group, is passionate about sports and enjoys table tennis and football. But his number one passion is the same as his dad’s — squash. The ..

Neerja Birla, Founder, mPower

Neerja Birla, founder of mPower, hasn’t been shy about talking about the mental health struggles she has been through. One thing that helps her stay mentally and physically fit is her love for exercise. The mother of three makes time for a two-hour workout session every morning and mixes it up with boot camp, cycling or the gym. “If I don’t work out, my kids immediately know I’m not well,” she says with a laugh.

(Image: Beyond the Boardroom/Jatin Kampani, Jaideep Chowdhury)

Neerja Birla, Founder, mPower Neerja Birla, founder of mPower, hasn’t been shy about talking about the mental health struggles she has been through. One thing that helps her stay mentally and physic..

Prashant Ruia, Director, Essar Global

Prashant Ruia, director, Essar Global, is a man of many passions and looks at the land and sea as ways to keep fit. Ruia loves the spiritual side of yoga, the thrill of diving, the adrenaline of skiing and, of course, cricket. And thankfully, his love of sports balances out his other big love: South Indian food.

(Image: Beyond the Boardroom/Jatin Kampani, Jaideep Chowdhury)

Prashant Ruia, Director, Essar Global Prashant Ruia, director, Essar Global, is a man of many passions and looks at the land and sea as ways to keep fit. Ruia loves the spiritual side of yoga, the t..

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