Celebrity fitness: Gul Panag's fitness mantra

An activist, animal lover, adrenalin junkie, adventurer, avid traveler and biker – the secret of her energy and enthusiasm lies in her fitness routine and disciplined lifestyle. So keep a pen and paper handy, here's what the charming Gul Panag told us about her fitness mantra. For mefitness is a lifestyle choice - something that I adapt to suit my currentsituation. On a day when the weather is good, I choose an outdoor option -running, cycling, tennis, etc. On rainy days I do indoor activities like squash,yoga or strength training in thegym. Whatone eats is the key to how one looks and feels. There is absolutely no point indoing an hour's run if you are going to have a brownie and ice cream after it.Eating healthy is the key. And we all know what healthy is. Too much ofsomething that doesn't naturally exist (desserts, deep fried foods and so on)can play havoc with our insulin and cholesterol levels, and of course undo allour fitness efforts. I have been running marathons for 8 years now, and there is nobetter test of endurance. Striving for endurance is great, as it gives you moreenergy to cope with daily life's assaults on our stamina. Training for enduranceis not rocket science, though it is a discussion in itself. I follow onlinemodules - based on routines professional athletesfollow. Don'tsee fitness as something that's a burden you need to carry. It's a lifestylechoice you need to make for longevity and vitality. Take care of your body ifyou want it to last and complement you as long as youlive.