By: Lifestyle DeskNew Delhi | January 18, 2026 06:00 AM IST 4 min readPrincess Diya Kumari shares her fitness routine. (Source: Instagram/@diyakumariofficial)With campaigning for causes and back-to-back meetings with people, Princess Diya Kumari is always on the move. As Rajasthan’s Deputy Chief Minister, she needs to be alert and active, and her fitness routine helps her stay on top of her game at all times. During a recent candid conversation with Curly Tales, the minister opened up about the routine that keeps her fit and active:“My fitness routine and eating routine are not very proper these days, but I try to do some exercise throughout the day, at least 2-3 times a week. I try to do Pilates and yoga, when I get some time, for mental peace,” she said. When asked why choose Pilates or yoga, she revealed, “I saw a lot of my friends do Pilates and yoga. Those people I have seen are flexible, healthy and fit. So I thought, let’s try something like this. It suited me too.”Princess Diya Kumari added that she also likes going for walks, swimming, and playing badminton and basketball.Deepika Sharma, a personal fitness expert, said that Pilates isn’t about sweating harder or showing off fancy moves. At its heart, it’s about building strength, improving posture, staying flexible, and learning to breathe with control. The movements are slow, precise, and surprisingly humbling. Princess Kumari and Kamiya Jani. (Source: Instagram/@diyakumariofficial)According to Sharma, regular stretching, whether through Pilates or yoga, helps maintain muscle flexibility and reduces the risk of injury, something especially important if you work out frequently and your muscles become stiff. She added that stretching needs to be complemented with sound equipment and maintaining correct posture to avoid injury. “Starting any stretching routine should ideally be done under the supervision of your fitness trainer, as they can guide you in performing the exercises correctly and monitor your progress to prevent any potential strain or further injury,” mentioned Sharma.Tips to get startedCommitting to 2 to 3 Pilates sessions per week strikes a balance between giving your body ample time to recover and maintaining a consistent training routine, said fitness expert Garima Goyal. Here are some of her key tips for beginners:Recovery time – Pilates engages various muscle groups, and adequate recovery is essential for muscle repair and growth. Allowing at least one day between sessions helps prevent overtraining and reduces the risk of injury.Story continues below this adConsistency for skill development – Regular practice is key for skill development in Pilates. Performing exercises multiple times per week reinforces proper form, refines movements, and enhances overall proficiency.ALSO READ | Helen takes up Pilates at 85: ‘I don’t have to drink or smoke to get a high’Adaptation and progress – The body adapts to exercise through a process of stress, recovery, and adaptation. Training 2 to 3 times a week provides the necessary stress for improvement while allowing the body to adapt and get stronger between sessions.Balancing other activities – Pilates can complement other forms of exercise. If you engage in various workouts, spacing out Pilates sessions helps create a balanced fitness routine that addresses different aspects of physical health.DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your fitness practitioner before starting any routine. For more lifestyle news, click here to join our WhatsApp Channel and also follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd