In these collection of pictures, we take a look at the fitness and diet regime of Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni.
MS Dhoni believes in maintaining a balance between strength and flexibility training. He also incorporates unconventional training methods like boxing and kickboxing to improve his agility and reflexes. Dhoni dedicates 1-2 hours to gym everyday.
MS Dhoni is naturally strong, boasting incredible muscle mass to boot due to his Pahadi (From The Hills) roots. Former Team India fitness coach Shanker Basu said that Dhoni and other cricketers such as Rishabh Pant, Pawan Negi, and Anuj Rawat who hail from same region share these traits.
MS Dhoni loves playing football during practice before matches. “I’ve seen MS play football. He can pack a punch,” former Team India strengthening coach Shanker Basu revealed.
MS Dhoni changed his diet after retirement. "When I made my debut, it used to be butter chicken, naan and milkshakes with lots of chocolates and soft drinks. Once I turned 28, the chocolate was off, the milkshake was off. After (quitting) Test cricket, all the healthy food came in. The bread, the kebabs all those things came in," Dhoni said.
MS Dhoni chooses exercises that helped him improve his bone density, cardiovascular conditioning as well as strength. For the same, he followed these workouts - V Grip pull down, Dumbbell chest press, Machine Chest Press, One leg Deadlifts, and various kinds of lunges.
MS Dhoni loves eating butter chicken but picked up an equity in plant protein startup Shaka Harry last year.
CSK skipper MS Dhoni revealed he has been eating non-vegetarian since the age of 14 years. Dhoni loves to eat chicken more than fish.