Bobby Deol recalls brother Sunny's fitness advice: ‘Now, I realise…'

Bobby Deol recently spoke about the influence of his elder brother, actor Sunny Deol, on him. The Aashram 3 actor shared that while they have a considerable age gap, Sunny always keeps an eye on him. 'He always focused on me, made sure I studied, etc.,' said Bobby, 56.
He recalled that Sunny always made sure to wake him up for exercise. 'As I grew up, he used to wake me up in the morning for exercise. He always believes you should wake up at 5 am, exercise, and kickstart your day. I used to contend that if exercise has to be done, then I can do it at any point of the day. But discipline. He always wanted me to be disciplined. Now, I realise how important discipline is. He's done a lot for me. I feel blessed,' Bobby said in a podcast with Instant Bollywood.
Taking a cue from his revelation, let's understand the importance of waking up early and kickstarting your day with exercise.
Experts suggest that doing any exercise in the morning is always better as the body is ready to burn some calories after a whole night of complete rest. It also helps get over niggles and makes the body a little more flexible. 'Having said that, if one is not habitual of exercising, they should not jump directly on to the exercise bandwagon. Start slow,' said Dr Rahman, general physician, NIIMS.
According to yoga trainer Saurabh Bothra, CEO of Habuild, if you wake up early and exercise, you're starting your day with a win. This creates a positive ripple effect throughout your day, making you more likely to stick to your fitness goals.
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'Consistency is the key when it comes to building and maintaining habits. When you start early in the day and go for a run or do yoga regularly, you are making a routine that will help your mind and body to adapt and stay consistent,' said Bothra.
The quiet, distraction-free time early in the morning allows you to focus and reflect on your other habits. 'It can give you the stamina and motivation to stay active throughout the day, enhancing your performance,' said Bothra.
The key is to ensure 8 hours of sleep and optimum recovery time. 'If the person works out between 4 and 5 AM, he should ensure that he sleeps for about 8 hours,' said consultant neurologist Dr Sudhir Kumar.
Ultimately, the idea is to work out, eat right, and spend time with yourself before starting work.
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.

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