Meet Vinod Channa: The man who helped Anant Ambani shed 108 kg; he charges Rs 12,500 per class

The seven-month long celebration of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant¡¯s union finally came to a conclusion on July 12th when the duo tied the knot in Mumbai amid much fanfare.

The three-day extravagant celebration saw a bevy of guests marking their presence during different events. The Ambanis were seen dressed to perfection, welcoming their guests with a lot of love and respect.

Even people on the internet were glued to every tid-bit that came out. Many were seen discussing how Anant had lost oodles of weight in 2016. At that time, Anant weighed 208 kg but successfully lost 108 kg, bringing his weight down to 100 kg. However, he again put on those lost kilos.

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Did you know who helped Anant Ambani with his amazing weight loss journey?

For the unversed, Anant Ambani trained under Vinod Channa, a renowned fitness trainer based in Mumbai.

He is one of India's leading celebrity fitness trainers, working with high-profile clients like Nita Ambani, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Ananya Birla, and numerous Bollywood stars, including John Abraham, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Harshvardhan Rane, Vivek Oberoi, and Arjun Rampal.

With Vinod Channa¡¯s help, Anant was able to shed 108 kg in just 18 months, thanks to a strict diet and a workout regimen.

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How did Anant Ambani lose so much weight?

According to a report from Zee News, Vinod Channa created a customized diet and workout plan for his billionaire client, Anant Ambani. Anant incorporated a daily 21-kilometer walk and practiced yoga for various health benefits. Additionally, he engaged in functional training with a focus on core stability and weight training to build lean muscle. High-intensity cardio exercises were essential to his workout regimen, significantly contributing to his weight loss transformation.

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Before becoming a fitness trainer, Vinod Channa worked many jobs including that of a security guard.

Vinod Channa may be a well-known fitness trainer today, but he once faced significant struggles in his life. As a child, he was bullied for being too skinny and has shared in several interviews about his experiences of undernourishment during his upbringing, often skipping meals.

Before finding his true calling, he worked several jobs including housekeeping and security. With time, he recognised the importance of fitness and started gyming. This was the beginning of a brand new journey for him.

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Vinod Channa began bodybuilding in 1994, and after years of dedication and training, he earned the title of Mr. Mumbai Gold Medalist in 2008. Over the following years, he won several titles, including Mr. Mumbai Silver Medalist (twice), Mr. Maharashtra Silver Medalist (twice), Mr. Jogeshwari Champion of Champions, Mr. Girgaon Champion of Champions, Kamgar Shree Champion of Champions, R. M. Bhat College Champion of Champions, and many others.

He has become one of the most successful celebrity fitness trainers in India and as per a DNA report he charges Rs 1.5 lakh for 12 training sessions (Rs 12,500 per class approx). Other reports indicate that for personal training sessions conducted at the client's home, he charges between Rs 3.5 lakh and Rs 5 lakh.