Actor Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia recently suffered a severe back spasm while doing deadlifts, an injury she says has made her rethink the importance of recovery and listening to her body. The actor, who has been training under the supervision of a coach, says she was fatigued and underslept when she attempted the heavy lift.
Because of the injury, the enforced rest has not been easy for the actor, who had to cancel two work trips. “Being on bed rest has definitely been frustrating. For Nimrit, the experience has also changed the way she looks at fitness. “The biggest learning has been to prioritise recovery as much as training. We often tend to glorify the former. I think I have learnt to prioritise nutrition, sleep and recovery. The actor believes that one should approach recovery as to what the body really requires, rather than treating it as an afterthought.
It’s in moments like these that you realise how important it is to listen to your body,” she says. “Going for sports massage, cupping, etc., based on the need of your body are also important,” she ends.
