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Taapsee Pannu's single fight sequence in Baby left the audience in awe of her capability to be able to kick some serious ass on screen! Otherwise known to portray a more lighter funny quirkier side of her off screen, Taapsee Pannu earned great reviews for her singular sequence in Baby and righteously earned herself the titular lead role in the official prequel of the film with Naam Shabana. As the dil gears up for release and from what one can see in the rushes and previews, Taapsee has surpassed one's expectations to build a whole new space for a female action heroine! Her stunts, actions and moves in the film are beyond impressive.
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But one wonders what did it really take for her to learn this and build the strength/endurance to portray this powerful undercover agent on screen. Here's a look at her fitness schedule which she adapted to for the film's training!
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Monday: Cardio Warm Up: Light Cardio on the treadmill, or running on spot (5 minutes), Lower Body Warm Up: Walking Lunges (15-20 reps per leg), Jump Squats (20 reps), Pushups (20 reps, use knees if necessary) Planks (60 secs hold), Repeat previous 3 exercises 3 more times, Dumbbell Bicep Curls (10-12 reps), Close Grip Bicep Curls (10-12 reps), Crunches (15 reps) 30 secs of Mountain Climbers and High Knees. Repeat circuit 2-3 times. Tuesday: Free hand Squat (15 reps), Pullups on a bar (10 reps), Bent-over Rows (15 reps), Repeat previous 3 exercises 3 more times, Free hand Lunges (10 reps each leg), Step Ups onto bench (10 reps each leg), Sit ups (15 reps), Repeat previous 3 exercises 3 more times, Ab Crunches (15 reps) Cycle Crunches (15 reps), Raising Push Ups (15 reps), Planks (3 reps of 1 min hold), Repeat the circuit up to a total of 3 times 30-45 Minutes of Cardio activity: Stair machine
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Wednesday: Cardio Warm Up: Walking Lunges, Cardio Warm Up run for 15 minutes, Squats and Sumo Squats, Reverse Lunges (each leg), Burpees (15 reps), Pushup into Side Plank Reverse Dips, Repeat previous 3 exercises 3 more times, Dumbbell Squats (15 reps), Dumbbell Rows (10 reps each arm), Hanging Leg Raises (20 reps), Repeat previous 3 exercises 3 more times. Thursday: Warm up with morning Run (Half an hour) Push Ups, V-Ups, Straight Leg Crunches, Bicycle Crunches, Forearm Plank and Leg Lift ( 15 mins 3 sets), Temple Pose (15 mins 3 sets).
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Friday: Warm Up run for 15 mins, Lower Body Warm Up: Walking Lunges, Wide Dumbbell Squats (15 reps), Forward Lunges (15 reps), Side Lunges with Twist (15 reps), Squat and Press (15 reps), Stability Ball Leg Curls (10-12 reps), Dumbbell Rows (10-12 reps), Dumbbell Bicep Curls (10-12 reps), Crunches (15 reps), Reverse Crunches (15 reps), 30 secs of Mountain Climbers, Lateral Lunges (10 reps each leg), Step Ups onto bench (10 reps each leg), Repeat previous exercises 3 more times. Saturday: Rest Day. Sunday: Warm up run for Half an hour. Playing squash for 2 hours.