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Amitabh Bachchan’s 26-Year Fitness Routine Highlights Consistency With Age

Amitabh Bachchan’s 26-Year Fitness Routine Highlights Consistency With Age
83-year-old Amitabh Bachchan’s 26-year old fitness mantra: ‘Routine matters’ · indianexpress.com

Amitabh Bachchan has reportedly followed a similar exercise routine for 26 years.

His coach says he keeps the same warm-up and machine order.

A few changes have been made to help strengthen his legs.

An orthopaedic expert says regular exercise can help older people stay strong and mobile.

Warm-ups help prepare the muscles and joints.

A good routine should include strength, balance, mobility and suitable cardio exercises.

People should not suddenly make workouts much harder or ignore pain.

They should also ask a health professional for a routine suited to their own body.

Key facts

Person discussed
Amitabh Bachchan
Reported routine length
About 26 years
Routine features
The same warm-up and machine order, with some tweaks for leg strength
Current coaching
Vrinda Grover reportedly now does yoga with Bachchan
Expert
Dr Gaznafar Patel, consultant orthopaedics and sports medicine specialist
Recommended components
Mobility, strength, balance and appropriate cardiovascular activity
Main cautions
Avoid sudden increases in weight, intensity or duration, and do not train through significant pain

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Celebrity fitness coach discussing Amitabh Bachchan’s long-term training routine

“He has done the same routine for the past 26 years, which Vrinda taught him. Nothing much has changed. Some tweaks for leg strength. Same warm-up, same order of the machines, every single time for the last 26 years.”
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“Routine matters. That’s what’s inspiring about him.”
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Dr Gaznafar Patel

Consultant orthopaedics and sports medicine specialist at Wockhardt Hospitals Mumbai Central

“Most importantly, people should not copy a celebrity’s routine exactly; an exercise programme should be personalised according to age, fitness level, medical history and physical limitations.”
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