Vinod Channa

Fitness Trainer

India Mumbai

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Quick Info

ProfessionFitness Trainer
NationalityIndia
BirthplaceMumbai
Date of Birth06/07/1978
Age47 years

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Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)
  • Bodybuilder
  • Fitness Trainer
  • Entrepreneur
Known ForBeing a celebrity fitness trainer, particularly for helping Anant Ambani lose 108 kg in 18 months

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeR.M. Bhatt High School and Junior College, Parel, Mumbai
Educational QualificationGraduate

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
ReligionHinduism
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherVishwanath Channa
MotherLalita Channa
Siblings
  • 3
  • 1
ChildrenDaughter - Mihika Channa

Career

Awards & Honours
  • First prize at the R.M. Bhatt College Champion Of Champion
  • Third prize at the Kamgar Shree Champion Of Champion
  • First prize at the Mr. Girgaon Champion Of Champion
  • Third prize at the Mr. Jogeshwari Champion Of Champion
  • First prize at the Novice Mr. Mumbai Champion Of Champion (1994)
  • Gold Medal at the Mr. Mumbai (2008)
  • Silver Medal at the Mr. Mumbai bodybuilding competition
  • Silver Medal at the Mr. Maharashtra bodybuilding competition
  • India's Best Personal Trainer Award by Men's Health Magazine
  • Celebrity Trainer of the Year Award from Neutraceutical & Health Awards (2016)
  • Fitness Excellence Award for Excellent Celebrity Trainer, India (2017)
  • Celebrity Fitness Expert of the Year from CIMS Asia (2018)
  • H.F.F. Award (2018)
  • CIMS Medica Award for Celeb Expert Fitness Transformer Of The Year (2019)
  • Mumbai Shree Gold Medal
  • Maharashtra Shree Silver Medal
Career Milestones
  • Started by working out in a gym after high school.
  • First job as a fitness trainer at Talwalkars Health Club earning Rs. 4000.
  • Transitioned to freelance personal training at Sykz gym in Bandra.
  • Hired by actor Ritesh Deshmukh for film Housefull (2010), leading to a significant client base.
  • Helped Anant Ambani lose 108 kg in 18 months.
  • Worked with several celebrities like John Abraham, Shilpa Shetty, and Raj Kundra.
  • Worked as a watchman in his early years.
  • Trained John Abraham for the film Force.
  • Trained celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Vivek Oberoi, Arjun Rampal, and Ananya Birla.
  • Established VC Fitness studio in Bandra.
  • Purchased a gym valued at Rs 15 crore.

Favourites

BeverageAlmond milk with chia seeds

Social Media

LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vinod-channa-42634145

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Vinod Channa grew up in a financially challenged family.
2. Had a habit of skipping meals, which contributed to his lean physique as a child.
3. Began his gym journey later in life, motivated by childhood taunts about his slimness.
4. Struggled with various jobs before fully committing to bodybuilding.
5. Faced challenges including being fired from jobs and fluctuating income.
6. Developed his training skills through night classes and gym workouts at college.
7. Aspired to become a police officer but was rejected due to not being a Maharashtrian.
8. Grew up in Mumbai’s Dadar-Lalbaug area.
9. Dedicated nearly 15 years to bodybuilding before becoming a celebrity fitness trainer.
10. Charged Rs 25,000 per hour at the peak of his career.
11. Worked as a security guard and did housekeeping work before establishing himself as a professional fitness trainer.
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