Shah Rukh Khan has always been the face of relentless discipline, whether it’s his late-night shoots, punishing workout schedules, or the dramatic physical transformations fans have seen through the years. But the actor has now admitted to making one crucial change in his routine: he is finally allowing himself more sleep.
The 59-year-old star, long known for surviving on barely four hours of rest, revealed that he now aims for five to six hours every night, specifically to help his body recover from strenuous training. The shift, he hinted, is less about slowing down and more about sustaining the intensity he’s known for.
Why has SRK increased his sleep hours?
The revelation came during an interaction in Dubai for Shahrukhz By Danube, shared in a December 9 video by Danube Properties. Speaking about his daily routine, he said, “I sleep 5-6 hours. Four hours, if I am working. But now, I try to sleep five hours when I am working out and all, to make sure my muscles build up.”
He admitted that his enthusiasm for work often outruns his body’s capacity. “Kabhi-kabhi jism thak jata hai, lekin dil nahi thakta (Sometimes the body gets tired, but the heart doesn’t). Sometimes I am very tired, but I still go back on set because the heart doesn’t get tired. And I guess that’s what keeps me going,” he said, offering a glimpse into the instinct that has fuelled his decades-long career.
Is sleep the missing piece in fitness?
SRK’s decision echoes what fitness experts have emphasised for years: that recovery is as vital as training. Even people who stretch, hydrate, and eat right often overlook rest, one of the most important elements of muscle repair.
Dr Venkatesh Movva, a regenerative medicine specialist at RegenOrthoSport, Hyderabad, previously explained the science behind this in a conversation with HT Lifestyle. “Recovering from a workout is just as important as training itself. Without proper recovery, muscles stay fatigued, increasing the risk of injury and limiting performance gains,” he noted.
According to him, the micro-tears that develop in muscles during training need downtime to rebuild. Without sleep, this natural repair process becomes incomplete, leading to stiffness, inflammation, and a higher chance of long-term injuries.
How much sleep is ideal for muscle recovery?
Dr Movva explained that the real magic happens at night. “The most effective muscle repair happens during deep sleep. Growth hormone, essential for tissue regeneration, is released at night, making 7-9 hours of quality sleep crucial for recovery.”
While SRK hasn’t reached that benchmark yet, his decision to extend his rest by even an hour or two is a clear acknowledgement of how deeply sleep affects stamina and strength.
For fans who often marvel at the star’s energy and discipline, this new change is a reminder: even the most driven performers need to hit pause. And for anyone chasing fitness goals, his updated approach reinforces a simple truth—muscles grow not only in the gym, but in the hours of rest that follow.
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