- Breathing Exercises: We all have stressful lives and most of us want to adapt something that can help us keep calm in such testing situations. Paes has to deal with a lot of stress on regular basis, and has to keep it aside to give the game his best, so he has adopted breathing exercises. These help him deal with everyday issues, as well as the tensions of the game, with ease. These exercises are easily available on the web. Just remember not to push yourself too hard. Also, try to do these exercises everyday so as to make them a substantial part of your routine.
Leander Paes at play
Leander Paes Diet
- Learn to Say No: Leander Paes, who is also the winner of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, believes in having complete control over the diet. He opts for a well balanced meal on a daily basis and tries to stay away from unhealthy food items. He has a strict policy against drinking alcohol and smoking, and avoids red meat as he feels that all these can harm a person’s body beyond repair. “Even if you want to indulge in these habits, just remember to keep it to the minimum so that you don’t have to regret later,” says Paes.
- Indulge a little: Masala tea is a weakness of this energetic tennis player. It helps him relax and also pampers his taste buds at the same time. So, if you have an indulgence, don’t hesitate to adopt it once in a while, but at the same time refrain yourself from getting addicted to it. This is because getting addicted to a particular food item can be harmful and in extreme cases one needs to seek professional help to let go of the addiction before it damages the body irrevocably.