For people who ‘sit a lot,’ Preity Zinta has an amazing exercise to keep your back, glutes, and legs strong | Fitness News

Preity Zinta’s social media proves her love for exercising and staying fit. Serving inspiration yet again, Kal Ho Na Ho actor gave us a glimpse into her commitment to working out performing a pose using a stability ball, emphasising the need to maintain strength, balance, and flexibility.
“For people that sit a lot, this is an amazing exercise to keep your back, glutes, and legs strong, (sic)” she captioned her Instagram post.

But what exactly is she doing?
Physical trainer Deepika Sharma shared that Preity Zinta is engaged in a Glute Bridge using a stability ball. “If you feel your back is always tight, your hips feel hinged, and your posture resembles that of a question mark—it means your glutes have given up on you,” she said. That’s when this exercise comes in handy.
How is this exercise helpful?
According to her, keeping your feet on the ball and lifting your hips impacts your glutes, hamstrings, and core. The instability felt in your body gets reacquainted with the proper function. “It is the best thing if you don’t want fancy gear to stop slouching and hurting, instead focusing on actually owning your posture and sustaining fewer injuries,” she added.
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Previously, Zinta shared an exercise routine — the decline crunch — which can be a game-changer for women in their 40s. A crunch helps improve the core, and as women age, maintaining a strong core becomes essential for overall health. “A well-conditioned core not only enhances physical appearance but also aids in stabilising the spine, preventing injuries, and supporting daily functional movements,” explained Dhruva Sivakumar, subject matter expert of format innovation at Cult.

He says strengthening the core can alleviate age-related issues such as lower back stiffness, poor balance, and reduced flexibility. The decline crunch, along with the Glute Bridge, provides an effective way to build endurance in these muscles, which is crucial for long-term health and fitness.
DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.