India, Aug. 22 -- For elected leaders, fitness is not a lifestyle choice. Erratic schedules, constant travel and relentless scrutiny demand endurance, clarity and resilience. If you have ever wondered how Supriya Sule manages that balance, here is how she does it. Also read | Congress leader Sachin Pilot stays fit in his 40s without strict diet: Traditional dal, roti, sabzi to occasional jalebi

The NCP leader's approach is pragmatic, not programmatic. She 'seriously never feels worn out' as her 'body plays along quite well', she told The Week in 2019. Her rule: "I compulsorily carry my sneakers and Crocs at all times, and depending on when I get the time, I work out."

The pattern, when possible, is cycling, yoga and brisk walking on alt...