Krishna Shroff on building a stronger mind and body: ‘Discipline gets you up when motivation is gone’

Fitness entrepreneur and reality television personality Krishna Shroff has shared the principles that have helped her build physical strength while developing the mental resilience needed to navigate both personal and professional challenges.

The daughter of actor Jackie Shroff and sister of actor Tiger Shroff, Krishna has built her identity in the fitness space through a disciplined approach to training and wellness. For her, fitness is not simply about appearance or physical performance but also about developing confidence, consistency and the ability to deal with setbacks.

In an exclusive quote shared with IANS, Krishna outlined five principles that have played a central role in her fitness journey and approach to life.

The first, she said, is choosing discipline over motivation. While motivation can fluctuate from day to day, discipline creates the consistency needed to make meaningful progress.

“Motivation is temporary. Discipline is what gets you up when the motivation is completely gone. I made a decision a long time ago to show up, no matter what, and that decision has changed everything for me,” Krishna said.

She also believes consistency is more important than pushing oneself to the limit during every workout. Rather than trying to deliver maximum intensity every time, Krishna prefers a sustainable approach that allows people to keep moving forward without burning out.

“I used to think I had to go all out every single session. But the sessions that have built me the most are the ones I almost didn't show up for. Showing up consistently, even at 60%, will always beat going hard once and burning out,” she said.

Strength training has been another major influence on Krishna's transformation, not only physically but also psychologically. She said becoming stronger in the gym has changed the way she views her own capabilities and carries herself.

“Strength training changed my body, but more than that, it changed how I carry myself. There is something that happens to your confidence when you realise what your body is actually capable of. And I want every woman to feel that,” she said.

For Krishna, however, training hard is only one part of the equation. She stressed that recovery should be treated as an essential component of any fitness routine. Adequate sleep, rest days and active recovery give the body time to repair and rebuild, helping people train consistently over the long term.

Her approach also extends beyond physical fitness. Krishna sees mental resilience as one of the most valuable lessons that regular training can provide. The ability to complete a difficult workout, she believes, can translate into the determination required to deal with challenges outside the gym.

Reflecting on her own journey, she said, “Everything I have built, from MFN, my fitness journey, my business, has required me to get back up after being knocked down. The gym taught me that. When you push through a hard set, you are also training your mind to push through hard moments in life.”

For Krishna, the larger message is that strength is built gradually — through discipline, consistency, recovery and the willingness to keep going when progress feels difficult. Her fitness philosophy places the emphasis not on short-term intensity, but on developing habits that can be sustained for years.