An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has revealed that he once weighed over 17.9 stone and had a 40-inch waist before he started doing triathlons. An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has revealed that he once weighed over 17.9 stone and had a 40-inch waist before he started doing triathlons. Real Health Podcast: ‘I used to be very overweight, I was 114 kilos (17.9 stone)’ - Taoiseach Leo Varadkar reveals his fitness regimeMr Varadkar (40), who said earlier this year he was "surprised" to learn on Operation Transformation that he had a metabolic age of a 53-year-old, met personal trainer Karl Henry this week for a new six-week fitness challenge. >The fitness test – which involves tests for sit-ups, press-ups, the plank, and a one-kilometre run – took place during the recording of the Real Health podcast. For more episodes and information from the Real Health podcast you can also go to: https://www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-real-health-podcast/The Real Health podcast with Karl Henry in association with Laya Healthcare.

Source: Irish Independent April 04, 2019 10:07 UTC