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Amitabh Bachchan’s 26‑Year Fitness Journey Focuses on Mobility and Consistency

By Shawn Dass

Amitabh Bachchan has maintained a fitness routine for about 26 years, according to trainer Shivohaam Bhatt in 2026. The actor’s current program, reported by NDTV, includes pranayama, mobility work and strength exercises, with an emphasis on wellness rather than aesthetics or extreme training. Bachchan’s consistency is highlighted as the key factor, with movement integrated into his daily life instead of short‑term transformations.

In 2025, Bachchan reflected on ageing and the physical changes that accompany it. He described doing mild yoga, pranayama and mobility exercises at the gym to help maintain balance, and he follows an “early meal, early to bed” routine most days. His comments illustrate that fitness for older adults often means adapting exercise to meet bodily needs.

Experts cited in a 2025 Indian Express report note that ageing can affect muscle strength, balance, flexibility and joint mobility. Activities such as walking, stretching and chair yoga can help older adults maintain strength and reduce fall risk. The Guardian also stresses the importance of strength, mobility, stability and balance throughout life, especially for those in their 80s who need to walk independently.

Bachchan’s discipline is repeatedly praised by his trainers. In a 2024 interview with The Indian Express, Shivohaam and Vrindaa Mehta noted his dedication and punctuality, even mentioning that he sometimes had to be discouraged from evening workouts to allow recovery. They also stressed that the program must evolve with age, placing greater importance on warm‑ups, mobility and recovery.

The actor’s 26‑year fitness journey shows that longevity in fitness is less about intense workouts and more about consistently doing what the body needs as it ages. From strength‑focused training in his earlier years to today’s emphasis on mobility, yoga, breathing and balance, Bachchan’s routine demonstrates that fitness has no expiry date.

(Source: The Economic Times, NDTV, Indian Express, Guardian)