5 fitness tips by Bhagyashree to look as young as she does at 55!

The name 'Bhagyashree' instantly reminds people of the mushy, romantic era of Bollywood. The Maine Pyar Kiya actress continues to maintain the charm with a lot of exercise and a healthy diet. She often shares fun workouts and recipes to help people stay healthy and fit. If you have been looking for some fitspiration, scroll down to check what Bhagyashree recommends everyone should do to stay fit and avoid daily health problems. Image courtesy: Instagram/Bhagyashree

The first tip on the list from the 55-year-old actor is that you need to believe that 'Movement is Medicine.' When you keep yourself active, your body releases endorphins and you end up being happier. She writes, "It doesn't matter what you do, as long as you do it. Mix it up, try something new, play a game, learn a sport, swim, walk, run, hit the gym, do yoga, dance, the options are plenty, just don't give up." So, get on the fitness bandwagon to keep yourself fit and happy. Image courtesy: Adobe Stock

One thing that often comes in between someone staying fit is lower back pain. Bhagyashree recommends the scorpion twist. All you have to do is lift your leg, bend, and twist to touch it to the opposite arm. It will help you get rid of back pain by releasing stiff muscles and making them more flexible. It will also strengthen your glutes. Image courtesy: Adobe stock

Whether you are trying to shed the extra pounds around the belly or want to keep your heart health in check, the actor and nutritionist says cardio can help you do all that. It is a good way to determine the level of your stamina and endurance, says the doctor, she writes. However, you must always begin cardio after asking your doctor and or his or her supervision if you are a beginner. Image courtesy: Adobe Stock

Remembering the good old childhood days, Bhagyashree shares how jumping is not a kids' game but a complete workout. She calls it a great cardio workout that strengthens the core muscles, improves balance, and brings stability. Jumping can also be beneficial for people with bladder incontinence by strengthening the pelvic muscles, says the expert. Image courtesy: Adobe Stock

Most of the jobs today require you to sit for prolonged periods so you tend to become a little lazy. If you have become so used to being a couch potato that you have stopped working out completely or going out even on weekends, this one is for you. Stop being a couch potato and try these stretches suggested by Bhagyashree. Stretching is a great way to include some movement in your daily routine, and you can even do it on your couch. So, do some stretching to avoid health problems in the future. Image courtesy: Adobe stock