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Economic Times
02-06-2025
- Health
- Economic Times
Ankur Warikoo shares his fat-free fitness comeback story with six-pack abs at 44: ‘Grateful for this second life'
Ankur Warikoo's fitness journey began after a life-altering diagnosis that left him bedridden. Years later, he transformed not only his body but his mindset. From marathon goals to six-pack dreams, Warikoo embraced a rigorous lifestyle overhaul. Now at 44, he proudly displays his abs and credits discipline, not motivation, as the secret behind his fat-free life. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Marathon That Didn't Heal the Mind Also Read: How an extremely busy man lost nearly half his body fat in 3 months without strict diet or long gym sessions Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Six-Pack Dream That Demanded Everything At 44, a Repeat Performance That Redefined Age ( Originally published on Jun 01, 2025 ) It all began with two chilling words scribbled on a prescription slip: 'Stop walking!' For most, those words would signal surrender. For entrepreneur, author, and content creator Ankur Warikoo , they became the origin of a powerful comeback 2012, at just 33, Warikoo was diagnosed with Avascular Necrosis—a rare and debilitating condition where the hip bone begins to die due to a lack of blood supply. He belonged to the 10% of patients who receive this diagnosis without any identifiable cause. What followed was months of immobility: three months in bed and five on crutches. Though he eventually regained the ability to walk, something inside him had shifted. Life, he felt, had hit Warikoo had no intention of staying he fought his way back to mobility, Warikoo turned to an unexpected challenge: running a marathon . With a fierce will and 10 months of training, he crossed the finish line. The accomplishment was monumental—yet emotionally, he felt hollow.'I thought I would feel great about it. But I felt the opposite. I felt I had cheated,' Warikoo confessed. Despite the victory, a nagging thought lingered—had he really pushed his limits, or just gone through the motions? After all, he had only ever run 14 km prior to the marathon and felt he could have completed the 21 km distance on any given he posed himself a tougher question: What goal would demand my daily dedication?The answer came with clarity—and a hint of madness. 'Six-pack abs,' he decided. At the time, he was carrying 26% body fat and knew that achieving this aesthetic feat would require a complete overhaul of his followed was not a fad diet or a fitness challenge—it was a philosophical shift. Warikoo restructured his sleep schedule, revamped his eating habits, and committed to a consistent workout regimen. In time, he whittled his body fat to under 10% and finally saw the definition of six-pack abs take shape—a visual metaphor for everything he had endured and forward to 2024. Now 44, Warikoo decided to embark on the same gruelling journey again—not out of necessity, but out of choice. And once again, he emerged triumphant, unveiling a lean, chiseled physique and a 'fat-free' latest transformation, which he revealed on Instagram on May 31, isn't just about body aesthetics. It's a testimony to grit, habit, and the quiet power of showing up every day. 'I know this routine and mindset will stay with me for life,' he wrote in his caption, calling it his 'second life.'Warikoo's story resonates because it's not about vanity—it's about victory. His transformation is a reminder that fitness isn't just about biceps or body fat, but about reclaiming agency over your own life. From being told not to walk to sprinting past his past, Warikoo's six-pack isn't just a fitness milestone—it's a life philosophy sculpted in 44, Ankur Warikoo's journey from immobility to chiselled discipline is more than a fitness story—it's a blueprint for personal transformation. What began with a medical setback evolved into a life philosophy rooted in consistency, resilience, and self-mastery. His six-pack isn't just physical—it's symbolic of a mindset that embraces discomfort, defies age, and celebrates the power of habit. Warikoo's second act proves that true strength lies in showing up every single day.
Time of India
01-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Ankur Warikoo shares his fat-free fitness comeback story with six-pack abs at 44: ‘Grateful for this second life'
Ankur Warikoo's fitness journey began after a life-altering diagnosis that left him bedridden. Years later, he transformed not only his body but his mindset. From marathon goals to six-pack dreams, Warikoo embraced a rigorous lifestyle overhaul. Now at 44, he proudly displays his abs and credits discipline, not motivation, as the secret behind his fat-free life. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Marathon That Didn't Heal the Mind Also Read: How an extremely busy man lost nearly half his body fat in 3 months without strict diet or long gym sessions Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Six-Pack Dream That Demanded Everything At 44, a Repeat Performance That Redefined Age It all began with two chilling words scribbled on a prescription slip: 'Stop walking!' For most, those words would signal surrender. For entrepreneur, author, and content creator Ankur Warikoo , they became the origin of a powerful comeback 2012, at just 33, Warikoo was diagnosed with Avascular Necrosis—a rare and debilitating condition where the hip bone begins to die due to a lack of blood supply. He belonged to the 10% of patients who receive this diagnosis without any identifiable cause. What followed was months of immobility: three months in bed and five on crutches. Though he eventually regained the ability to walk, something inside him had shifted. Life, he felt, had hit Warikoo had no intention of staying he fought his way back to mobility, Warikoo turned to an unexpected challenge: running a marathon . With a fierce will and 10 months of training, he crossed the finish line. The accomplishment was monumental—yet emotionally, he felt hollow.'I thought I would feel great about it. But I felt the opposite. I felt I had cheated,' Warikoo confessed. Despite the victory, a nagging thought lingered—had he really pushed his limits, or just gone through the motions? After all, he had only ever run 14 km prior to the marathon and felt he could have completed the 21 km distance on any given he posed himself a tougher question: What goal would demand my daily dedication?The answer came with clarity—and a hint of madness. 'Six-pack abs,' he decided. At the time, he was carrying 26% body fat and knew that achieving this aesthetic feat would require a complete overhaul of his followed was not a fad diet or a fitness challenge—it was a philosophical shift. Warikoo restructured his sleep schedule, revamped his eating habits, and committed to a consistent workout regimen. In time, he whittled his body fat to under 10% and finally saw the definition of six-pack abs take shape—a visual metaphor for everything he had endured and forward to 2024. Now 44, Warikoo decided to embark on the same gruelling journey again—not out of necessity, but out of choice. And once again, he emerged triumphant, unveiling a lean, chiseled physique and a 'fat-free' latest transformation, which he revealed on Instagram on May 31, isn't just about body aesthetics. It's a testimony to grit, habit, and the quiet power of showing up every day. 'I know this routine and mindset will stay with me for life,' he wrote in his caption, calling it his 'second life.'Warikoo's story resonates because it's not about vanity—it's about victory. His transformation is a reminder that fitness isn't just about biceps or body fat, but about reclaiming agency over your own life. From being told not to walk to sprinting past his past, Warikoo's six-pack isn't just a fitness milestone—it's a life philosophy sculpted in at 44, he's not slowing down. If anything, he's just warming up.
Business Mayor
02-05-2025
- Business
- Business Mayor
'Beneficial for the world'—Ankur Warikoo, Vijay Shekhar Sharma laud India's AI talent
India's tech talent built on AI will be vastly beneficial for the world, serial entrepreneur Ankur Warikoo said. 'While China is keeping most of the talent in-house, we are very flexible and saying that the NRI economy is just as big, if not bigger than the resident economy,' he said on the sidelines of the 14th edition of TiE Delhi-NCR's India Internet Day 2025 on Friday. Warikoo noted that students are going all out and doing things for themselves in this domain. 'All of that will trickle back into the economy,' he emphasised the significance of technology to build leverage, highlighting its role in tackling the problem of low productivity. 'It's not lack of talent; it's not lack of capital. It is just the fact that we throw people at a problem rather than technology at a problem,' he said. India is developing a robust AI computing and semiconductor infrastructure to bolster its expanding digital economy. Initiatives such as the IndiaAI Mission and the establishment of the Centres of Excellence for AI are strengthening the country's AI ecosystem and paving the way for innovation and self-reliance in this critical sector, as per a PIB release in March. In 2024, the government has approved the IndiaAI Mission and allocated Rs 10,300 crore over five years to enhance the country's AI capabilities. These efforts align with the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, where India aspires to become a global AI powerhouse, leveraging cutting-edge technology for economic growth, governance, and societal progress, the release stated. Vijay Shekhar Sharma, CEO of digital payments platform Paytm, said that it is very clear to everyone that an internet revolution is taking place. 'Right now, we use it (AI) as an agent. I have started using it for so many things. After some days, we will be agents for AI, and not vice versa. The change will be profound,' he said. India's digital economy, as per a press release by TiE Delhi-NCR, is growing at nearly double the rate of its GDP and is expected to account for 20% of the GDP by experts also drew attention to some of the negative talk surrounding AI and its impact on jobs. Mohit Joshi, CEO of Havas Media Network India, stated that it is more about job recreation. 'There would be reskilling and upskilling; a person who used to actually create the content today needs to give inputs to create it,' he fact, India's workforce is at the heart of its digital revolution. The country is adding one Global Capability Center (GCC) every week, reinforcing its status as a preferred destination for global R&D and technological development. Such efforts are contributing towards positioning the country as a global AI powerhouse.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
'Beneficial for the world'—Ankur Warikoo, Vijay Shekhar Sharma laud India's AI talent
India's tech talent built on AI will be vastly beneficial for the world, serial entrepreneur Ankur Warikoo said. 'While China is keeping most of the talent in-house, we are very flexible and saying that the NRI economy is just as big, if not bigger than the resident economy,' he said on the sidelines of the 14th edition of TiE Delhi-NCR's India Internet Day 2025 on Friday. Warikoo noted that students are going all out and doing things for themselves in this domain. 'All of that will trickle back into the economy,' he said. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Pakistan reopens Attari-Wagah border to allow stranded citizens in India to return Key Jammu & Kashmir reservoirs' flushing to begin soon Air India sees Pakistan airspace ban costing it $600 mn over 12 months Warikoo emphasised the significance of technology to build leverage, highlighting its role in tackling the problem of low productivity. 'It's not lack of talent; it's not lack of capital. It is just the fact that we throw people at a problem rather than technology at a problem,' he said. India is developing a robust AI computing and semiconductor infrastructure to bolster its expanding digital economy. Initiatives such as the IndiaAI Mission and the establishment of the Centres of Excellence for AI are strengthening the country's AI ecosystem and paving the way for innovation and self-reliance in this critical sector, as per a PIB release in March. In 2024, the government has approved the IndiaAI Mission and allocated Rs 10,300 crore over five years to enhance the country's AI capabilities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Only $49 to get all the TV channels? It's now possible Techno Mag Undo These efforts align with the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, where India aspires to become a global AI powerhouse, leveraging cutting-edge technology for economic growth, governance, and societal progress, the release stated. Vijay Shekhar Sharma , CEO of digital payments platform Paytm , said that it is very clear to everyone that an internet revolution is taking place. 'Right now, we use it (AI) as an agent. I have started using it for so many things. After some days, we will be agents for AI, and not vice versa. The change will be profound,' he said. Live Events India's digital economy, as per a press release by TiE Delhi-NCR, is growing at nearly double the rate of its GDP and is expected to account for 20% of the GDP by 2029. Industry experts also drew attention to some of the negative talk surrounding AI and its impact on jobs. Mohit Joshi, CEO of Havas Media Network India, stated that it is more about job recreation. 'There would be reskilling and upskilling; a person who used to actually create the content today needs to give inputs to create it,' he said. In fact, India's workforce is at the heart of its digital revolution. The country is adding one Global Capability Center (GCC) every week, reinforcing its status as a preferred destination for global R&D and technological development. Such efforts are contributing towards positioning the country as a global AI powerhouse.
