I m very passionate about fitness: Suniel Shetty

New Delhi May 17 (IANS) At 55 actor Suniel Shetty has redefined health and fitness for Indian men. He says it s a great feeling and says he is passionate about it.

I am someone who is very passionate about fitness and I very strongly believe that within us there is this champion who is willing to come out. It is only that inhibition that stops us... Age is just a number Suniel told IANS over phone from Mumbai.

The actor is more than happy about the fact that the younger generation is getting increasingly focused on fitness.

I am glad that the younger lot today are into training. Suddenly I see a new generation of children coming up to me and saying Sir respect. We are going to start training because of you . If one can inspire an 18-year-old nothing like it... So I am very happy he added.

Suniel who is the father of actress Athiya Shetty has inaugurated a gym called SMAAASH Shivfitin here in collaboration with celebrity crossfit expert Shivoham.

Talking about the newly launched gym Suniel said: It s called Shivfit and I think it is one of the finest outlets. I feel it s a different gym because it s about functional training and it involves day-to-day activities. It is very intense but at the same time a very electrifying atmosphere.

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