“It is not important who is the fittest president, but rather, that with this article, we encourage all leaders to take a proactive approach with not only their own health, but also the health (read: wealth) of their nation. Presidents should be the best health ambassadors for their countries.” – Samir Becic Health Fitness Revolution founder.
Barack Obama’s Workout
- Works out daily and his wife, Michelle Obama and their two daughters are equally conscious for their health.
- Eats healthy food and makes sure his family is very healthy as well
- Plays basketball regularly
- Obama has been vocal about his opinion that workouts are the best way to bring harmony between your body and mind.
- Works out 45 minutes a day, 6 days a week
- Runs on a treadmill
- Resistance Training
- Alternate between strength and cardio exercises
- Made our 2014 List of Fittest Heads of State and Top 13 Fittest Heads of State 2015
Vladimir Putin’s Workout
- Practices martial art of judo
- Putin began training in Sambo (a martial art that originated in the Soviet Union) at the age of 14, before switching to judo, which he continues to practice today.
- Is master in martial arts, earning master of sports in Sambo
- Sixth dan black belt in Kyokushin kaikan
- He actively competes in sports since 1966
- Also horseback rides, alpine skis, plays badminton, cycles, plays hockey, and fishes.
- Promotes health within Russia, aiming to make it a priority for its citizens
- Made our 2014 List of Fittest Heads of State and Top 13 Fittest Heads of State 2015
If you start breaking ankles, knees and shoulders no one will train with you. So it is assumed.