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Rohit Shetty's Fitness Warning: Why Social Media Influencers Need Guidelines

Director Rohit Shetty has been honored as a Fit India Icon at the National Fitness and Wellness Conclave. He expressed concern about young people following unqualified fitness influencers on social media. Shetty strongly advocated for implementing guidelines to regulate who can provide health advice online. He also emphasized the importance of India manufacturing its own gym equipment rather than importing from other countries.

Key Points: Rohit Shetty Named Fit India Icon Calls for Fitness Guidelines

  • Rohit Shetty appointed Fit India Icon alongside Harbhajan Singh and Saina Nehwal
  • Warns youth follow unqualified fitness influencers on social media
  • Calls for domestic manufacturing of gym equipment in India
  • Union Ministers felicitated multiple celebrities as Fit India Ambassadors
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Director Rohit Shetty appointed Fit India Icon, calls for strict social media fitness guidelines

Director Rohit Shetty appointed Fit India Icon, warns against unqualified fitness influencers and calls for social media guidelines to protect youth.

"We need to have guidelines, especially on social media, to address who can coach, guide, suggest, and address health concerns - Rohit Shetty"

Mumbai, November 2

Director Rohit Shetty, known for his high-octane films and passion for fitness, was recently named a Fit India Icon alongside World Cup-winning cricketer Harbhajan Singh and Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal at the National Fitness and Wellness Conclave 2025, held in Mumbai.

While speaking at the event, Shetty shared that he was "very proud" of India's growing fitness movement and praised the leadership that encouraged it.

He said, "I am very proud that we got a Prime Minister who thought about health and fitness, which are very important. I have been into fitness for the last 30 years, but these days, a lot of people have become health and fitness influencers. Our young generation probably follows them without knowing if they are professional dieticians and nutritionists or not... We need to be very careful."

He added, "We need to have guidelines, especially on social media, to address who can coach, guide, suggest, and address health concerns on social media... Mansukh ji said one very good thing. Why should we think that we will have to import our gym equipment? There are countries where the government manufactures gym equipment for their athletes. We can also do that. Not just for athletes, we can do it for everyone. We should manufacture gym equipment in our country..."

The conclave celebrated India's growing fitness and wellness movement under the Fit India Mission, marking a significant step towards building a Fit and Viksit Bharat.

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, felicitated Saiyami Kher, Shivoham and Vrinda Bhatt as Fit India Icons, recognising their contribution to promoting health and wellness across communities.

Ankur Garg and Fit India Champions Karan Tacker, Vishwas Patil and Krishna Prakash were also felicitated by Union Sports Minister Mandaviya as Fit India Ambassadors for their ongoing efforts in inspiring citizens to embrace fitness as a way of life.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Make in India gym equipment is a brilliant idea! Why should we import when we can manufacture quality equipment here? This will make fitness more affordable for common people. Great initiative by the government! 🇮🇳
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Ananya R
While I appreciate the Fit India movement, I hope this doesn't become another celebrity-driven campaign. Real change happens when fitness facilities reach rural areas and government schools. Let's focus on grassroots implementation.
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Vikram M
Rohit Shetty has been fit for 30 years - that's inspiring! But social media guidelines should not become too restrictive. Many genuine fitness enthusiasts share valuable knowledge without formal degrees. Balance is key. 💪
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Sarah B
As someone who moved to India recently, I'm impressed by the fitness movement here! The energy is amazing. Local manufacturing of gym equipment will definitely help more people access fitness facilities. Great step forward!
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Karthik V
Fit India Mission is good, but we need more public parks and open gyms in residential areas. Many people can't afford gym memberships. Let's make fitness accessible to all economic sections. 🏃‍♂️
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Michael C
Interesting to see Bollywood directors getting involved in national fitness campaigns. In the US, we have similar issues with unqualified influencers

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