A 2019 report by The Week detailed how high-profile politicians structure their physical fitness routines around demanding public roles. Also read | PM Narendra Modi stays fit at 75 with just 3.5 hours of sleep, no food after 6 pm, yoga and unique ‘Panchtatva’ walks In the high-stakes, unpredictable arena of Indian governance, politicians live under tight schedules characterised by relentless travel and all-day meetings. Yet behind the scenes, fitness has quietly become a crucial pillar of political endurance.
Understanding that a politician’s workday is dominated by extended public engagements, he added it could get ‘extremely challenging, given the rigorous amount of travel involved’. Maintaining dietary discipline and fluid intake was equally central to surviving long hours on the job – Eknath Shinde shared it was important to ‘to keep oneself well hydrated’. Ravish shared that he also trained Eknath Shinde in aerial yoga and Pilates, pointing out the politician’s commitment to consistency whenever home.
I think I have successfully maintained the same body profile in the past five years, right from the 2014 elections to the present one. Also read | Rahul Gandhi reveals how he stays fit at 56 with martial arts, swimming, running and yoga; shares advice for Gen Z The regimen spanned diverse modalities to build dynamic balance, core stability, and flexibility.
‘fitness freak’ Eknath Shinde maintained a state-of-the-art home gym setup and prioritised working out regardless of how busy his schedule became, according to details shared by The Week. “I don’t have a fixed time to exercise, but I make sure I work out for 60 minutes every day, be it early in the morning or late at night,” he said. He said, “During elections, I always end up losing a lot of flab, given the physical and mental stress that goes with it. He said at the time, “I don’t make a fuss about food, but I make it a point to drink plenty of fluids at all times. Also read | Fitness coach Dan Go says ‘this exercise should be mandatory for desk workers’: Watch how to do it The dedicated routine maintained by public figures like Eknath Shinde underscored a fundamental reality: physical activity was essential for sustaining cognitive performance and resilience to stress under extreme pressure.
