Mumbai, April 25 (IANS): Television actress Smriti Khanna, who is seen in "Santoshi Maa", is giving importance to fitness and has taken up swimming classes for it.

Smriti also says that she feels rejuvenated after joining swimming classes.

"Being an actor is a full time job so its important to remove time for yourself. After I joined swimming classes I feel so fresh and rejuvenated, its kind of therapy and it helps me a lot to be active the whole day," Smriti said in a statement.

The actress plays the role of Parvati Mata in the &TV's show. 

"I guess its all about being fit internally and externally. I am glad I have taken up something which makes me happy within," she said. 

Amidst the busy schedule, the actress is known to be dedicatedly taking time out for her classes and is trying her best not to skip even one session. 

A source close to the actress shared that Smriti always wanted to get into some physical activity to be fit and healthy and with temperatures soaring what better way then swimming.