Get Fit Like Dr. Tirta: Run and Do Calisthenics

For runners aiming to achieve their best performance, influencer and running enthusiast Dr. Tirta stresses the importance of a balanced training regimen. He advises that simply running is not enough, particularly for those who are not professional athletes. Dr. Tirta recommends incorporating strength training to build muscle mass and enhance overall physical condition, which he believes also boosts confidence, especially after crossing the finish line.

Dr. Tirta, whose full name is Tirta Mandira Hudhi, shared his insights during the launch of the 910Nineten Race in Jakarta. He explained that while many runners focus on increasing speed or achieving an ideal physique, a combination of running and strength training yields the best results. For those focused on speed, he suggests consistent training at an uncomfortable pace, coupled with weight and fat reduction.

Reflecting on his own experience, Dr. Tirta revealed he once weighed 77 kilograms, which he considered "bulk." He successfully reduced his weight through running, participating in five half-marathon races in 2025 alone. Beyond running, he also engages in calisthenics, a bodyweight exercise regimen that builds strength, flexibility, and endurance. He finds calisthenics simple and effective, often performing exercises like push-ups and pull-ups without equipment.

His fitness routine also includes swimming and cycling, but he ranks his preferences as calisthenics, running, cycling, and then swimming. Dr. Tirta also mentioned his extensive shoe collection, numbering around 600 pairs, though only about 300 are wearable. He owns a shoe-cleaning company, which aids in maintaining his collection. He noted that only about 7% of his collection consists of local Indonesian brands, suggesting these brands need more investment in research and development to compete globally.