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CM Vijay's Fitness Secrets Revealed: Idlis, Eggs, Biryani & Consistency at 52
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News18•29-09-2026, 09:45
CM Vijay's Fitness Secrets Revealed: Idlis, Eggs, Biryani & Consistency at 52
- •Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay, 52, maintains fitness with a routine of regular exercise, home-cooked food, and consistency, transitioning from actor to politician.
- •His diet includes South Indian staples like idlis, eggs, vegetables, fruits, protein-rich foods, and even occasional biryani, avoiding extreme celebrity diets.
- •Vijay starts his day early, around 5:30-6 AM, with a diverse exercise regimen including walking, running, cycling, and weight training, focusing on consistent movement.
- •Breakfast is simple: two idlis and eggs, providing protein alongside a traditional South Indian staple, emphasizing familiar, home-cooked meals.
- •Moderation is key; he enjoys favorites like mutton biryani and sakkarai pongal occasionally, proving that a balanced approach, not strict deprivation, sustains his fit lifestyle.
Key Questions Answered
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay starts his day with a simple breakfast of two idlis and eggs. His overall daily diet primarily consists of home-cooked meals featuring vegetables, fruits, and protein sources like salmon, alongside traditional South Indian dishes such as rice.
Vijay's fitness regimen combines multiple activities, including walking, running, cycling, and weight training with moderate weights. When a full gym workout is not possible due to his demanding schedule, he increases his everyday physical activity to maintain consistency.
According to fitness trainer Naresh Kumar, Vijay maintained strict discipline even during packed political rallies by carrying his own home-cooked food and avoiding eating outside.
