Meet Vinod Channa, fitness expert who once helped Mukesh Ambani’s son Anant Ambani lose 108 kgs

From Nita Ambani to Shilpa Shetty, Vinod Channa has trained some high-profile clients. Know how much he charges per session.

There have been several celebrity transformations that we truly aspire and one such is of Anant Ambani. With the help of his fitness coach, Anant undertook a remarkable transformation that not only helped him lose weight but also inspired people around the world. Battling with obesity from the very young age, Anant face several challenges on his journey towards better health.

Anant, the youngest son of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, is married to Radhika Merchant. For the unversed, Radhika is the daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant. Several celebrities attended the lavish wedding hosted by the Ambani family at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai.

Vinod Channa’s Impressive Diet Plan Behind Anant Amani’s 108 Kg Weight Loss

Anant Ambani was highly asthmatic so he was on steroids which cause him significant weight gain in the past. But successfully, he lost 108 kgs in just 18 months with the support of his fitness trainer Vinnod Channa.

Vinnod Channa created a customised diet and workout plan for his billionaire client, Anant Ambani. Anant used to walk 21 kilometers daily and practiced yoga for various health benefits. Moreover, he focused on functional training and flexibility exercises to build lean muscle and improve overall fitness.

In terms of diet, Anant focused on nutritional guidance, emphasised the importance of wholesome foods, portion control and mindful eating. He was eating between 1200-1400 calories every day. He had a basic diet that included more fruits and vegetables.

Besides proper diet and exercise, Anant used to prioritize adequate sleep, managed stress and focused on healthy work-life balance.

More About Vinod Channa

Vinod Channa has become a well-known fitness trainers today. But he never wanted to be fitness trainer first. He did several jobs including housekeeping and security, before he could find his true calling. He also revealed that as a child he was bullied for being too skinny. In several interviews, he has shared his experiences of undernourishment and how he used to skip meals.

Today, he has trained some of the high-prolific people, including Nita Ambani, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Ananya Birla, and numerous Bollywood stars, including John Abraham, Shilpa Shetty, Harshvardhan Rane, Vivek Oberoi and Arjun Rampal. As per a report by DNA, Vinod charges Rs 1.5 lakh for 12 training sessions (Rs 12,500 per approx.). Other reports indicate that for personal training sessions he charges between Rs 3.5 lakh and Rs 5 lakh.