Get inspired by Milind Soman’s fitness journey. At 59, he proves age is just a number with his simple yet effective workout routine, focusing on consistency, bodyweight exercises, and functional movement.
Written by Muskan Gupta |Published : July 29, 2025 1:41 PM IST
Milind Soman, at 59, continues to change the stereotypes and prove that everyone can be fit as long as there is consistency, movement, and one challenges oneself to work out well. His recent Instagram posts and interviews show a fitness regime is flexible, minimalistic, and compelling, no matter where you are, whether in a rainy Mumbai park or on a snowy Norwegian morning.
Daily Movement: No Routine, But Always Moving
Milind does not follow routines or go to the gym. He points out that he would do at least one minute of a few push-ups or pull-ups every day. At home or on the road, whenever possible, he takes any opportunity: at dawn, in the rain, in the snow, or when it is allowed by the jet lag.
On a cloudy day in Mumbai, he posted a video, which went through the steps of pull-ups: full hang, mid-pull, and bringing his chest to and above the bar. His caption: “30 seconds up, 30 seconds down Sometimes, just one is enough!”
Bodyweight Focus: Pull Ups, Push-Ups, and Functional Movement
His videos on Instagram reveal him doing pull-ups in the parks, even in rain, and push-ups in freezing snow in Norway or the Alps. A single post summed up that the pull-up variations involving leg elevations are a setting in need of coordination and attention, providing total integration of upper-body gripping and core strength.
When feeling lazy, he still moves: in a forest he did slow pull-ups, even just 15 reps, which “is better than none”, he says.
Effective Sessions: 15-20 Minutes a Day
A combination of interviews and IG posts reveals that Milind claims that 15-20 minutes a day of mixed movements are adequate to ensure that a high degree of fitness is present. He busts myths like “more sweat = more results” or “no pain, no gain”. He does not want to have marathon sessions; he wants clear goals on what to do and straightforward execution.
Endurance: Runs, Treks, and Ultra Events
Besides strength training, Milind also often runs, both on the local footpaths and beaches and in multi day endurance races such as the five day Mumbai to Goa fit run (roughly 558 km; here he travelled by foot and bicycle through towns along the Konkan coast). He takes them as physical preparation and a challenge, not as a sprint, so he runs at a regular pace.
He is also fond of hiking, swimming, bicycling, and barefoot racing, usually at or near nature, to challenge flexibility and establish whole-body fitness.
Body and Mind Balance: Yoga and Functional Movement
In his daily life, yoga is included to aid spine strength, flexibility, balance, and mental peace. He emphasises functional fitness, exercise that simply and directly imitates everyday tasks to create more resilience and general functional mobility.
Philosophy: Consistency and Self Listening
Milind’s mantra: “Consistency, regularity, and testing yourself.” He feels strongly about listening to your own body: there are some days you hit it hard, on other days you move slow, but there is never a day you do nothing. There is no one-size-fits-all; even such aspects as diet and workouts depend upon energy, location, and mood.
He advises his followers to begin with simple gestures (such as a single push-up in one minute) and go up. As time advances, small improvement encourages larger transformation.
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