How Samantha balances fitness with autoimmune myositis: A lesson in resilience
Times of India • • health
Key Points:
- After being diagnosed with Myositis, a rare autoimmune muscle disease, Samantha Ruth Prabhu took a break from acting and underwent customized physiotherapy and functional medicine to rebuild her strength gradually.
- Samantha’s workout routine includes intense weight training 5 to 6 days a week, focusing on barbell squats, deadlifts (progressing to 100kg), shoulder presses, and core-targeting exercises, emphasizing proper form and progressive loading.
- To maintain flexibility and joint health, she incorporates stretching, mobility drills, and dynamic movements alongside heavy lifting, demonstrating a balanced fitness approach.
- Her strict diet centers on anti-inflammatory foods, balanced macros, and high-quality protein intake of around 100 grams daily, including crucifer