Also read | Rahul Gandhi reveals how he stays fit at 56 with martial arts, swimming, running and yoga; shares advice for Gen Z The life of an active Indian politician runs on stamina. Rallies, long meetings, and non-stop travel leave precious little space for personal routines. In such a high-pressure profession, taking time out to care for one’s health through proper diet and exercise is not merely a matter of personal vanity — it is an operational necessity for sustaining a high-stress lifestyle.
For Congress leader Sachin Pilot , meeting these demands requires constant effort. As a former deputy chief minister of Rajasthan, father of two, and an active political figure now in his late 40s, he lives a life marked by erratic schedules. Yet, his approach to health breaks away from the regimented, hyper-strict playbooks often touted by public figures. His fitness philosophy centres on practical balance. “I think it is running that has taken care of my body for years now more than anything else. His central takeaway? Sustainability comes from finding harmony between indulgence and activity rather than pursuing unattainable perfection. His pragmatic mindset aligns closely with global health perspectives.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that any physical activity is better than none, recommending that adults aim for at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity (or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity) aerobic exercise per week to manage noncommunicable lifestyle diseases.
It has kept me away from all sorts of lifestyle diseases,” he said. Building health through manageable, regular physical movement integrated into daily life — much like Sachin Pilot’s running and football routine — is key to sustaining long-term well-being amid demanding lives, according to the WHO.
