Running is not just an exercise, but also a great way to explore the city, says Jean Marc Pontroué, CEO, Officine Panerai.
Body “Running is one of my favourite sports. I try to run four times a week — usually 12 km in under an hour. But of course, if it’s too hot, like in India, I can’t make such good time. The best part about running, for me, is that it is a very easy sport. You can do it anywhere — you just need your shoes. Another great thing about running is that you can really discover a city; you don’t see the city the same way when you’re driving.
Fitness for me is like eating or breathing. If I don’t play some sport, I feel incomplete. In the last 30 years, I haven’t ever gone for more than one week without playing some sport. Apart from running, I take out my mountain bike, go skiing and also go to the gym. Exercise, for me, is my moment. I love fresh fruit juice too. I can actually feel the vitamins help my body.”
Work On Your Core Fitness: 5 Simple Exercises To Get Started
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The best core exercises are the ones that cover more muscles together and are simple enough to do in the privacy of your home.
(Text: Nishtha Sabharwal)
The best core exercises are the ones that cover more muscles together and are simple enough to do in the privacy of your home. (Text: Nishtha Sabharwal)
Lie on your back with your knees bent. Your heels should be as close to your glutes as possible. Keep your arms to the side. Lift your hips upwards, using your feet and your glutes. Hold the position, and bring it back to start.
Lie on your back with your knees bent. Your heels should be as close to your glutes as possible. Keep your arms to the side. Lift your hips upwards, using your feet and your glutes. Hold the position..
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Lie on your back with your legs bent. Lift your legs and slowly start pedalling in the air. You can do it both clockwise and counterclockwise.
Lie on your back with your legs bent. Lift your legs and slowly start pedalling in the air. You can do it both clockwise and counterclockwise.
Lie on your stomach, then lift your body with your arms (till elbows) supporting you, and your toes at the bottom. Hold the position for as long as possible.
Lie on your stomach, then lift your body with your arms (till elbows) supporting you, and your toes at the bottom. Hold the position for as long as possible.
Lie on your back with your legs bent to support your lower body. Place your hands behind your neck for support. Slowly lift your upper body (not with your neck) and stop when it reaches your knees. Repeat.
Lie on your back with your legs bent to support your lower body. Place your hands behind your neck for support. Slowly lift your upper body (not with your neck) and stop when it reaches your knees. R..
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Stand firmly with your arms behind your neck. Bring one leg up and cross it across your body while bringing the elbow on the opposite side as close to your knee as possible.
Stand firmly with your arms behind your neck. Bring one leg up and cross it across your body while bringing the elbow on the opposite side as close to your knee as possible.
Soul “The best thing for your soul is to find the right balance between work and life. Religion is a good way to find a sense of balance and connect spirituality. When I am in Europe, I cannot pass a church without going inside. I barely spend five minutes inside, but the environment is peaceful. I use this time to be by myself. I have these couple of moments that mean a lot to me.”
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Mind “Sport is a good way to relax, not only your body, but your mind too. I never feel better physically and mentally than when I go for a run. I also calm my mind by reading. I read a lot of newspapers and magazines. I have a special file where I save all the articles I want to read and I get to them whenever I have a free moment — on a flight or in the car. I share it with my team too as I am very much influenced by other industries too. Reading across various topics help keep the mind sharp.”
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