Be it Anil Kapoor (66), Suniel Shetty (62), Milind Soman or Ronit Roy (both 57), celebs well past their 50s have turned the tables when it comes to fitness — their chiselled physiques can give many youngsters a run for their money! Recently, actor Hrithik Roshan, who is inching closer to the big 5-0, has grabbed eyeballs because of his jaw-dropping physique. Fitness trainers spill the beans while sharing a note of caution with those inspired by these men.

One of the pillars of fitness is, without a doubt, consistency. “If you see Hrithik’s journey, it is not like he suddenly woke up from zero and went to 100. He has always looked after his fitness, whether he is working or not,” says Yasmin Karachiwala, a celebrity fitness instructor.

While one may feel inspired to achieve a body like that of their idol, it is important to tailor fitness goals according to one’s body type and not blindly copy, caution trainers. Roshan’s personal trainer, Swapneel Hazare, tells us: “One has to consider their genetic make-up, gender, age, lifestyle, eating habits, fitness levels, working hours and sleep patterns. What suits one need not necessarily suit another.”

Celebrity fitness coach Shivohaam, whose clientele includes Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan and Sushmita Sen, says one should not take their body for granted and push themselves beyond a limit after a certain age.

“I have been training Mr Bachchan [for years] and I make him do everything. Our goal while training is not aesthetics. Instead, we work on balance — a bit of jogging, joint mobility, muscle strength and core…. Age is a number, but a number that we must take seriously,” he asserts.