Lula’s secret to staying in shape at 80
At 80, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is turning personal fitness into a political message.
The Brazilian president has offered a glimpse into his daily routine through a series of workout videos that have circulated widely online, showing him jogging, lifting weights and completing strength exercises during early morning sessions. It was released as he prepares for a possible fourth term in October’s presidential election.
In one recent livestream shared by First Lady Rosângela “Janja” da Silva, Lula is seen finishing a 45-minute treadmill run before moving into squats, at one point with weights strapped to his ankles. A white towel draped around his neck, he cuts the figure of a veteran politician intent on demonstrating physical resilience.
But the routine goes beyond optics. Lula has repeatedly stressed the role of discipline in maintaining health, telling followers that while ageing is inevitable, physical decline is not. In social media posts accompanying the videos, he has linked regular exercise to longevity and quality of life, suggesting that consistent habits can extend one’s active years well into old age.
With a significantly younger rival expected to challenge him, Lula’s message is clear: endurance matters. And for a politician with decades in public life, staying in shape is not just about health—it is about proving he can go the distance once again.
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