Everyone wants to be fit but not ready to take any action. Do you know why? Lack of purpose. We all want a great body, but we donโt have any purpose. Here, we need someone to guide us and tell us the importance of being fit.ย
In fitness, Sunil Shetty has emerged as a guiding light who has transformed more than 80 men and women to reach their health goals. He is a seasoned fitness trainer whose prowess extends beyond conventional workout routines.ย
Once you visit Sunilโs Instagram, youโll know this. Not only that, he also has been continuously receiving positive feedback from his clients.
IcyTales is conversing with Sunil Shetty, where he uncovered the untold facets of his life, blending inspiration, dedication, and a touch of fitness magic.
โIf there are 99% chances that you will lose, try for that 1%โ โ Sunil Shettyย
Do you remember any famous personality that inspired you in school to do something like them? Did you try that? Unfortunately, most people will answer no to this question. Due to some situations or financial conditions, many peopleโs dreams get sacrificed in their childhood.
But somehow, after much hard work and bullying, Sunil Shetty escaped this matrix. He started his journey to becoming a fitness trainer in his 10th standard, while his curiosity for it began in his 7th standard only.
โWhen I was in 7th standard, I tried to run because I saw Usain Bolt. He just got established at that time. I wanted to participate in the sports day, but when I went there, I had no idea which race to run in. Somehow, I participated in a race where I ran with 10th-standard kids.โ
Not everyone dares to go beyond their reach. But this isnโt the case with Sunil Shetty. When he stepped into that race court, he knew that he might not win the race, but he just wanted to try, which made him different. โI had to give up the race because the people I was against were three years older than me. The guy who won the race came to me and insulted me. I took that pretty seriously.โ
โEither You Give Up, or You Work Hard to Prove Yourselfโ โ Sunil Shetty
Two things happen when you face criticism when you try something that no one has: first, you give up right there and never try that thing in your life again, while for some, you donโt say a word to those critics and say inside that time will tell. Besides, Sunil felt terrible when faced with criticism but used it as a reason to do something big.
โFrom 8th standard, I started participating in PT classes, physical education lectures, and sessions. They used to take us out on the field and ground. I started racing with everyone, randomly without guidance, all by myself. I used to run 45 minutes at a time in which I only used to do fast running and fast running.โ
The phrase loves something with all your heart, and the whole world will ensure you get it is the biggest lie we have ever told. If you want to achieve something, you are the only one responsible for it, not even your parents.
Sunil Shetty knew this from the beginning, which made him what he is today. โAfter doing all the practice by myself in my 8th standard, that became the first year I won all the championships. That day, I was not afraid of anything. Again, in 9th standard, I became the champion of my school, which was a proud moment for me.โ
โNothing Can Stop You from Achieving Your Goals Except Youโ โ Sunil Shetty
Thereโs one truth about life that we need to understand as soon as possible. No matter what, people will only invest their time, money, or anything when they see that potential in you. But the challenge is after people around you start giving you attention and investing in yourself, you have to work harder than you were doing.
โMy dad knew all this that Iโm doing well in sports. One day, I was having my afternoon sleep, and my dad came to me and said, โGet up! Iโm taking you to a coachโ. I had no professional clothes on me then. My sister had shorts, a T-shirt, and sports shoes. I wore that womenโs sports dress and then went for training.โ
If you are true to your dreams and keep working hard for them, you wonโt need to say anything to people; they will automatically come to you. Sunil Shetty has been faithful to his dream that he didnโt even realize when everyone started acknowledging him. He was completely addicted to fitness and people started talking about him
I continuously started competing and people would often see me in the race court. Before that, I was an invisible person to everyone in my college. Fast-forwarding to 2016, a national Olympics was happening, and I got selected. Sadly, I broke my ankle, and I had to take a break. I went into depression. After almost one and a half months, I met a coach who helped me run with my broken ankle. I didnโt look backward from that time.โ
โLife is Like a Rollercoaster Ride, Ups and Downs will Always be Thereโ โ Sunil Shettyย
At some point in life, unfortunately, many people have to leave their dreams in between due to the pressure of society to earn money. Even though Sunil was doing very well in the fitness world, he had to take a break and work in the corporate world. Maybe it was all written because that made him realize he should start posting content on social media.
โWhen we reach the age of 24-25, that typical societal pressure comes our way. The same happened to me, and I had to take a break from my fitness journey and start doing a regular job. However, that place couldnโt hold me for long.โ
When we know that people can bring positive changes by following certain things, we all start giving them some advice. Sunil Shetty used to give people advice regarding their health issues and saw great results in them. People used to come to him with their problems, and he used to tell them about the solutions free of cost. After a few days, they used to come to him and tell him that they worked.
โItโs not the closest people who made me realize I should do it but the people I met once in my lifetime. Then, an Instagram era where people only used to do dancing and got followers. I wondered when they could gain so much popularity by just doing some dance steps and promoting junk food, why canโt I do the opposite, which is positive and can change peopleโs lives? Thatโs when my online fitness training journey started.โ
Sunil Shettyโs has been inspiringly fabulous. From facing challenges in his early years to becoming a prominent fitness trainer and helping people to do the same is a testament to resilience and passion. Despite having tons of setbacks and getting a lot of criticism, he worked hard and ultimately did what he always wanted to do. His story tells us that perseverance, self-belief, and staying true to our dreams can help us reach where we want to be.
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