Suniel Shetty, At 63, Considers Himself A 'Biohacker', Shares How His Approach To Fitness Has Evolved

Suniel Shetty: A veteran Bollywood actor, Suniel Shetty, is not only celebrated for his charismatic performances on screen but also enjoys a massive fan following in real life for his fitness journey. At the age of 63, his fitness secrets have become the talk of the town.

In an episode of the Journey Unscripted with Chanda Kochhar podcast, released on February 24, 2025, the actor revealed that his fitness regime is built on a combination of consistency, discipline, and a well-balanced lifestyle.

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Fitness evolution

Wearing many hats, Suniel Shetty, a fitness enthusiast for whom fitness has been an integral part of life, shared his concept of fitness in an interview with Kochhar.

“Understanding age, understanding the surrounding and working towards that. When I was 30 and I wanted to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger, I made sure that I ate right and trained hard. I trained heavily for size so that people could believe that he could knock 20 people off,” Shetty states.

“Today, when I train, it's more about my diet, it's more about my mental space as to how I'm feeling, it's more about you're a senior citizen, you're 60 plus, you should be able to walk on your own, you should be able to get up in a jiffy, you shouldn't be hunching, you shouldn't be dragging your feet. I've changed my training along. So I watch, I listen, I learn, I ask questions, and I adapt.”

Mindful eating

Talking more about fitness regime, Shetty states, “Fitness is about adapting; nobody says you have to go to the gym to build your body; you have to be active to build your mental strength and physical strength. So, I quantify my food. I make sure that there are things that I don't eat. Anything white for me is taboo, whether it's milk because I'm lactose intolerant or whether it's white rice or ice cream,”

The Hera Pheri actor, who recently became a grandfather to his daughter's child, reveals that he believes he's a biohacker.

In the same interview, the actor states, "I honestly believe I’m a biohacker, I follow the kind of consistency and discipline that very few would. I'm very clear that I pack my dinner off by 7 in the evening. I am early to rise; I need to see the sunrise; otherwise, it doesn't work for me. My energy levels are high then, so I train for 45 minutes; it's not that I train long, but I train six days a week. I'm boringly consistent. I quantify my food,  if I need 1400 to 1900 calories, what do I eat, how much do I eat, how much sugar do I need, I need 15 to 16 grams of oil, I need 7 to 8 grams of sugar and I stick to that. You don't need anything because genuinely wellness is far cheaper than illness so I'd rather be well.”