Perhaps among our sources of emulation and distinguished theologians, this feature of the Imam is also unique which is that from his early adolescence meaning about eighty years ago, he was absolutely concerned about his health. The usual method of the clergymen is that they are not too preoccupied with physical exercise and healthy recreation. However, Imam Khomeini or Aqa Ruhullah Khomeini of eighty years ago would never forget —whether in Khomein before the age of twenty and whether in Qum until the age of twenty-five—to exercise and to indulge in healthy recreation in order to strengthen his body and spirit. He not only mentioned this in private, rather he did not feel ashamed if others would also know.
He never forgot to exercise and indulge in healthy recreation: Ali Davani; ibid., p. 167.