When it comes to fitness in Bollywood, Akshay Kumar has always set his own standards. At 57, the actor still brings the same energy and action to films that thrilled audiences decades ago.
According to Indian media, Akshay’s fitness has little to do with shortcuts or extreme routines. Instead, it’s about discipline, clean eating, and an active lifestyle. In a recent interview, the actor revealed the simple principles that keep him in top shape.
Three pillars of Akshay Kumar fitness
Akshay explained that his health depends on three main habits: fasting once a week, eating dinner before sunset, and avoiding traditional weight training.
Every Monday, he fasts the entire day. He eats his last meal on Sunday, then goes without food until Tuesday morning. “Fasting gives my body the reset it needs,” he shared.
He also makes sure to finish dinner by 6:30 p.m. “I believe the stomach is the key to health. If you give it time to digest before sleeping, you keep diseases away,” Akshay said. He explained that eating early allows the body to rest properly at night.
Why Akshay Kumar avoids the gym
In a time when most celebrities rely on gyms, crash diets, or heavy weight training, Akshay takes a different path. He avoids processed foods and prefers outdoor activities like hiking, sports, and bodyweight exercises.
Joking about gyms, Akshay said, “They’re made more for monkeys. It’s all about climbing and hanging, not real fitness.”
For him, real strength comes from movement, nature, and discipline not lifting the heaviest dumbbell.
