{
  "id": 19753678,
  "title": "Rajinikanth’s coach pens heartfelt note after 1.5 years of working with him",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/rajinikanths-coach-pens-heartfelt-note-after-1-5-years-of-working",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-13T04:00:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-lifestyle",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fitness/rajinikanth-fitness-coach-aadi-ravi-heartfelt-note-1-5-years-training-expert-10950284/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rajinikanth's strength and conditioning coach, Aadi Ravi, expressed his gratitude for the privilege of training the 75-year-old actor for the past 1.5 years. He shared that every interaction and moment spent with Thalaivar had been special and that the experience felt surreal. Aadi, who has 12 years of coaching experience, emphasized the immense value it holds for him, both as a validation of his passion and the trust placed in him. He expressed deep gratitude for the memories they continue to create together. Consultant dietitian and fitness expert Garima Goyal highlighted the importance of discipline and consistency in maintaining physical health as one ages, suggesting that fitness should focus on muscle strength, mobility, balance, and cardiovascular health. She explained that sarcopenia, the natural decline in muscle mass and strength with age, can increase the risk of falls and functional limitations. However, regular resistance training can help slow this decline. Goyal advised that consistency is more crucial than intensity for older adults, recommending a well-planned routine that includes walking, balance exercises, and mobility work. She stressed the importance of regular recovery days and adequate protein intake for maintaining muscle mass. Rajinikanth has been trending on Google following the post.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Aadi Ravi, Rajinikanth's coach, thanks for 1.5 years of training the 75-year-old actor.",
    "Rajinikanth's Google search trends surge following the heartfelt coach's note."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The actor's commitment to professional strength and conditioning illustrates how disciplined resistance training and mobility work serve as vital tools for managing natural muscle decline during the aging process.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}