'You Can Go Beyond 30 Minutes A Day But Do Not Overwork The Body: Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra Shares His Mantra Of Fitness

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Neeraj Chopra, the reigning Olympic champion in javelin, has become a fitness icon. But what are the secrets behind his physique and endurance? In a message that could benefit the public at large, Chopra’s shared his secret and offered a fitness mantra for the everyday citizen.

Emphasizing the importance of consistency, Chopra, who will kick off Fit India Champions’ podcast series, said, “The Hon’ble Prime Minister of India has given the clarion call of ‘Fitness ki dose, aadha ghanta roz’, but you can go beyond the training time of 30 minutes a day. It depends on the needs of your body, and that needs to be done with proper balance and not overworking your body.”

Chopra’s episode will be aired on February 10.

A flagship programme of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the Fit India Mission is all set to launch the ‘Fit India Champions’ podcast series. It is being launched in partnership with GOQii, a major stakeholder in the fitness sector that proactively manages health through its digital and multimedia technology.

The sensational armless archer Sheetal Devi, who took the 2023 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou by storm with her gold-winning feat on debut, will also feature in the opening episode.

The Jammu archer, too, shared her recipe for success and said, “I train for 6-7 hours every day, starting my day with stretching the bow and then starting to play matches with my brother and sister. My inner mantra is ‘koshish karne walon ki kabhi haar nahi hoti’ and this helps me to win the matches.”

The episodes, to be released every second and fourth Saturday, will feature a diverse range of athletes and fitness influencers like Arjun Vajpayee. Tokyo Paralympics gold medalist Sumit Antil, Commonwealth Games 2022 gold medalist boxer Nitu Ghanghas are some of the others who have participated in the Fit India Champions podcast series.

Coming as it does at a time when Indians are preparing for the Paris Olympics in July-August, 2024, the series aims to provide sports lovers an insight into the lifestyles of India’s sporting icons.

A flagship programme of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the Fit India Mission is all set to launch the ‘Fit India Champions’ podcast series. It is being launched in partnership with GOQii, a major stakeholder in the fitness sector that proactively manages health through its digital and multimedia technology.

The Fit India Movement was launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019 with the aim of encouraging people to adopt a healthy lifestyle. The movement has since gained immense popularity across India, with a variety of initiatives and programs being rolled out to promote physical activity and healthy habits.