To have a toned body in middle age, Mr. Sunak often fasts intermittently, detoxes soft drinks and exercises regularly.
At the end of May, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and more than 5 other runners participated in the marathon held in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. At the age of 100, he completed the 43km distance in a time of 10 minutes 47 seconds. This is not even his best achievement. Before that, Mr. Sunak was known as Britain's youngest Prime Minister in 41 years. In middle age, he still maintains a healthy appearance, solid body.
The key to his good health is a scientific diet, limiting carbonated drinks and exercising at home actively.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak waves after giving his inauguration speech in front of the 10 Downing Street office in London, October 25, 10. Image: AFP
Intermittent fasting
According to sources close to him, Prime Minister Sunak fasted once or twice a week. This is a form of intermittent fasting – a popular diet method that many people have applied in the past few years. The term describes cyclical diets and fasting, which give the body enough time to fully consume food, while strictly limiting calorie intake.
There are two methods of intermittent fasting: time-of-day restriction (eating for 6-8 hours and fasting for the remaining 16-18 hours) or intermittent fasting for 16 to 24 hours, twice a week. .
Unlike the famous, hyped diet trends on social media, intermittent fasting is backed by many experts, with research showing its benefits. This regimen is recommended by some doctors for people with type 2 diabetes, or people who need to lose weight.
Prime Minister Sunak often eats chicken broth for dinner, limiting snacks during the day. Before that, a friend of his also revealed to the newspaper Sunday Times: "He doesn't eat too much, he can even live a whole day on just an apple and a handful of cashews."
Soft drink addiction
Prime Minister Sunak once admitted he was a soft drink addict in an interview in 2019. This habit caused him to have tooth decay and had to limit himself to drinking only one can of coke a week.
According to experts, each can of soft drink that Mr. Sunak likes contains about 139 calories, along with 35 grams of sugar. This amount of sugar is equivalent to 22 packets of sugar for coffee. Therefore, drinking soft drinks regularly for a long time will increase insulin levels in the body, causing weight gain and obesity. People who are overweight or obese have a higher risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke.
Cutting out soft drinks from the diet will help lose weight, prevent chronic non-communicable diseases.
Indoor exercise
Unlike many people, Mr. Sunak prefers indoor workouts.
"I check my phone, scan the news, then depending on my energy level, I'll go on a treadmill, ride a bike, or take fitness classes," he says.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during the marathon in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. Image: Darlington & Stockton Times
The British Prime Minister tries to complete at least one high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and run one a week. According to experts, regular jogging helps to strengthen heart health, increase aerobic capacity, help keep blood pressure and cholesterol in a healthy range. This routine also improves the immune system and increases muscle strength.
In addition, jogging promotes muscle bundles, increasing endurance and strength. Running a marathon also causes a feeling of fatigue, from which people will sleep better because the body needs time to recover.
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