Cover image via Bernama via Astro AwaniIn an exclusive interview on 'Bicara 4 Mata' recently, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak spoke about his love for eating and the fitness regime he follows to keep his weight under control, among other things
"In terms of eating, I have one problem. I like eating. So, I have to control. I can eat all kinds of food, so long it's delicious and halal. That's why I have to be more disciplined.
"I workout in the gym, have my own trainer but sometimes I don't follow the schedule. In my free time, I like playing golf," Najib said during the programme on 3 January, when speaking about the importance of leading a balanced, healthy life.
Najib has always been very vocal about health and fitness. Like most Malaysian politicians, Najib's speeches and social media channels are often peppered with messages on the importance of exercising.
Najib at the Ahmad Zahid Hamidi 2017 Golf Cup Tournament last year.
Image via Zulfadhli Zulkilfi/Berita Harian
If all this talk of fitness resonates with your new year's resolution of getting fitter and healthier, then let these photos of local politicians exercising serve as an inspiration!;)
1. Warm-up first!
Najib during a warm-up session after the launch of the 2015 National Sports Day.
Image via Bernama via Astro Awani
2. Early morning gym sessions to start your day right
Image via Instagram/Najib Razak
3. If you ever get sick of the confines of a gym, switch it up with some outdoor aerobics
4. Don't let busy business trips stop you from staying healthy!
Image via Instagram/Najib Razak
5. Be sure to squeeze in mini workout sessions to stay fit during the holiday season
Image via Instagram/Najib Razak
6. Grab a bunch of friends and workout together #bondingtime
Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir during an aerobics session in 2015.
Image via Astro Awani
7. Can't afford gym memberships? Neighbourhood parks are a great replacement!
Image via TV14
8. A person who weighs 75kg can burn about 346 calories when cycling at a speed between 12 and 14 mph for 30 minutes
Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman (middle) during the 2015 National Sports Day.
Image via Bernama via Astro Awani
9. Joining outdoor fitness programmes can be fun too!
Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad during a workout session in Dataran Merdeka in 1991.
Image via Jabatan Penerangan Malaysia
10. You can go on bike trips instead of road trips, like what our Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin did recently
Image via Instagram/Khairykj
