{
  "id": 1240412,
  "title": "'Fitness Freak' Eknath Shinde Works Out For 60 Minutes Every Day: Here's What Maharashtra Deputy CM's Routine Includes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/fitness-freak-eknath-shinde-works-out-for-60-minutes-every-day-heres",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-16T08:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/fitness-freak-eknath-shinde-works-out-for-60-minutes-every-day-heres-what-maharashtra-deputy-cms-routine-includes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fitness enthusiast Eknath Shinde, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, dedicates 60 minutes to exercise daily, regardless of his busy schedule. In a 2019 interview with The Week, Shinde revealed that he doesn't adhere to a specific workout time. Instead, he prioritizes completing his routine, whether it's early in the morning or late at night. His residence boasts a modern gym, enabling him to maintain his fitness regimen even amidst unpredictable schedules. Maharashtra's Deputy CM faces challenges related to frequent travel and elections, which can impact his fitness journey. Shinde revealed that during election periods, he often experiences weight loss due to the physical and mental strain associated with these events.",
  "summary": "When your workday is packed with meetings, travel and public engagements, finding time to exercise can easily fall to the bottom of the list. For Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, however, staying active has long been part of his routine. A 2019 report by The Week is making headlines again which offered a glimpse into how the politician fitted fitness into his demanding schedule,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}