JAKARTA -- Sheila Hanifa, a 29-year-old petroleum engineer in Jakarta, began a daily fitness routine during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has been expanding her exercise regimen ever since.

People run and bike through downtown Jakarta during a Car Free Day in 2024. Indonesians are joining the fitness trend in droves, filling up gyms and yoga classes as well as participating in long-distance running events. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
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