Saiyami Kher: ‘I’m not into fancy diets’ | World Health Day 2025 Exclusive

Actor Saiyami Kher who is gearing up for her next 703 triathlon is a beacon of fitness While juggling her roles as an actor and training rigorously to stay fit for the love of sports Saiyami is living an envious life by experiencing the best of both worlds On World Health Day 2025 she speaks exclusively to Midday about keeping her feet in two boats her workout routine why women need to focus on their health and moreEdited excerpts from the interviewAs the first Indian female actor to complete the Ironman 703 triathlon 2024 was great on the sports front What is the secret to this balancing act as you continue to harbour two incredible skillsI genuinely love both acting and sports I didnrsquot get into either for the applause mdash I got into them because they make me feel alive Itrsquos definitely a juggle not going to lie mdash there are times Irsquove gone straight from a shoot into a long run or sometimes many times got in small workouts at shoot But Irsquove realised that when yoursquore passionate about something you make time for it Also endurance sport teaches you discipline patience and resilience mdash which honestly makes me a better actor too They beautifully fuel each otherView this post on InstagramA post shared by Saiyami Kher saiyamiYoursquore at the pinnacle of your fitness ndash would you settle for a role that requires you to be otherwiseOh yes absolutely As an actor your body is part of your storytelling and if a role demands a transformation mdash whether that means gaining weight losing muscle or changing your appearance mdash Irsquod 10037 do it Honestly Irsquod love to take on a role that pushes me in a completely different direction physically mdash I actually did it with Choked and 8 AM Metro where I had put on weight for the film For Ghoomer of course it was so much physical to be able to become a leftieDo you have thoughts of quitting showbiz and only focusing on sports by making it your sole careerOh never I love sports with all my heart but acting keeps me alive Sport grounds me mdash itrsquos my therapy my peace my reset button But acting gives me that adrenaline of expression If anything I think sport enhances my work as an actor It gives me mental clarity discipline and the ability to stay calm under pressure So no I could never imagine life without being an actormdash Irsquom lucky to have found two loves in life that challenge me in such different powerful waysSummer is here and Mumbai heat has taken over us ndash some tips to be outdoors without compromising on fitnessSummer in Mumbai is no joke especially when youre training for something like an Ironman I become extra mindful during these months Hydration is key mdash Irsquom constantly sipping on water or nariyal paani I try to train early in the morning before the sun gets too harsh and if the heat gets too much I take my training indoors Its not about being rigid itrsquos about being smart and adaptingWhatrsquos your workout routine at the momentSince Irsquom training for my next Ironman 703 itrsquos a pretty structured routine I usually have 23 sessions of swimming cycling and running each week plus 2 strength training days Sundays are my long sessions mdash sometimes a 3hour ride followed by a short run And once a week I try to do some yoga or mobility work just to keep everything balanced But even with the structure I keep checking in with how I feelWhat does your typical meal consist ofI keep it simple and wholesome mdash ghar ka khana works best for me A typical plate would be bhakri dal sabzi and salad with enough protein Irsquom obsessed with mangoes in the summer Irsquom not into fancy diets mdash I believe in eating real food and listening to your bodyA large section of Indian women do not prioritise their healthhellipThis is something that really needs to change Women in our country are givers mdash they give to their families their work their children mdash but often forget to give to themselves Health isnrsquot just about looking a certain way mdash itrsquos about feeling strong confident and capable in your own body I truly believe that when a woman starts prioritising her wellbeing it has a ripple effect on everyone around her Even 30 minutes a day mdash a walk a dance session yoga anything can do wonders I want to keep pushing that message because we deserve to feel our bestatOptionskeyd0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7formatiframeheight90width728params