A politician recently alleged that MEC-7, a Kerala-based fitness programme, has links with radical elements.
MEC-7, or Multi-Exercise Combination, started in Malappuram in 2012.
Ex-CISF soldier Salahudheen P launched it.
The routine combines seven workouts - aerobics, yoga, meditation, acupressure, breathing exercises, face massage and other simple exercises.
21 types of exercises are performed in 21 minutes in MEC-7.
People of any age can do it, according to the founder.
Politicians softened their position on the routine a few days later.