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S Naresh Kumar
S Naresh Kumar
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| Born | 8 February 1993 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Residence | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Occupation | Celebrity fitness trainer, lifestyle coach, men's physique athlete, nutrition coach, Pilates instructor, entrepreneur, model, actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Celebrity fitness coaching, body transformation, Pilates training, online coaching and lifestyle transformation |
| Organization | Team Naresh Fitness |
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S Naresh Kumar (born 8 February 1993) is an Indian celebrity fitness trainer, lifestyle coach, men's physique athlete, nutrition coach, Pilates instructor, entrepreneur, model and actor. Based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, he is known for his work in celebrity fitness coaching, Pilates instruction, body transformation programs and online lifestyle coaching.
Over a career spanning more than fifteen years, Naresh Kumar has worked with actors, athletes, models, entrepreneurs, television personalities and fitness enthusiasts.
Early life and education
S Naresh Kumar was born on 8 February 1993 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He developed an interest in sports, exercise and bodybuilding during his childhood and later pursued fitness as a profession.
He completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Visual Communication (Viscom). He is also pursuing a BA LL.B. degree.
Career
Early career
Naresh Kumar entered the fitness industry in 2008 and gradually progressed through various roles in fitness training, management and wellness coaching.
Lee Gym (2008–2009)
He began his professional career at Lee Gym as a General Trainer. During this period, he acquired experience in:
- Strength training
- Exercise programming
- Client management
- Fitness evaluation
Muscle Mechanics (2011–2014)
Between 2011 and 2014, he served as a General Trainer at Muscle Mechanics, where he focused on:
- Bodybuilding
- Physique development
- Weight management
- Strength conditioning
- Sports performance training
Talwalkars (2015)
In 2015, he joined Talwalkars as a Personal Trainer. His responsibilities included:
- Weight-loss programs
- Muscle-building programs
- Lifestyle coaching
- Functional fitness
- Rehabilitation exercises
Fitness One (2016–2018)
From 2016 to 2018, Naresh Kumar worked as Fitness Manager at Fitness One. His duties involved:
- Fitness operations management
- Trainer supervision
- Client assessment
- Program design
- Trainer development
The Pilates Studio (2019–2022)
From 2019 to 2022, he worked with The Pilates Studio in Chennai and Mumbai.
His specialization areas included:
- Pilates instruction
- Corrective exercise
- Functional movement
- Core strengthening
- Mobility enhancement
- Rehabilitation training
- Postural correction
During this period, he worked with celebrities, athletes, corporate professionals and wellness clients.
Team Naresh Fitness (2023–present)
In 2023, Naresh Kumar established Team Naresh Fitness, a fitness coaching and personal training organization.
The organization provides:
- Online coaching
- Personal training
- Celebrity fitness coaching
- Nutrition consultation
- Functional training
- Rehabilitation exercise
- Lifestyle coaching
- Body transformation programs
Its professional trainers offer services at:
- Homes
- Residential complexes
- Personal gyms
- Corporate facilities
- Celebrity shooting locations
- VIP fitness centers
The organization also supplies trainers to private clients and commercial gyms.
Celebrity clients
Naresh Kumar has reportedly worked with several actors, television personalities and public figures, including:
- Rajinikanth
- Vijay
- Janhvi Kapoor
- Pooja Hegde
- Nivetha Thomas
- Raashii Khanna
- Nikki Galrani
- Adhi
- Kathir
- Sandy Master
- Losliya Mariyanesan
- Ramya NSK
- RJ Vijay
- Sathya
- Kamruduin
- Vinoth Babu
- Madhuri
- Eruma Sani Vijay
Bodybuilding career
Naresh Kumar has participated in various bodybuilding and men's physique competitions.
Competition achievements
- Inter-District Championship – Two-time winner
- Mr. Chennai – Five-time champion
- Mr. Tamil Nadu – Five-time champion
- South India Championship – Third place
- Mr. India 2019 – First place
Professional certifications
His professional certifications include:
- Certified Personal Trainer – American Council on Exercise (ACE)
- Certified Fitness Trainer – International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)
- Certified Pilates Coach – Pilates Manchester
- Master Pilates Training – Balanced Body (ongoing)
- Certified Nutrition Coach
- CPR Certification
- AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
Business activities
Apart from Team Naresh Fitness, he operates a nutrition and supplement business in Mogappair, Chennai. The business provides sports nutrition products, dietary supplements and wellness consultation.
Nutrition coaching
His areas of expertise include:
- Fat-loss nutrition
- Muscle-building nutrition
- Sports nutrition
- Meal planning
- Calorie management
- Hydration strategies
- Performance nutrition
Pilates and functional fitness
His training programs focus on:
- Core strength
- Mobility
- Flexibility
- Stability
- Balance
- Injury prevention
- Postural alignment
Modeling
Naresh Kumar has participated in promotional campaigns, commercial projects and fashion events as a model. He received the Best Model Award in 2014.
Acting
He has appeared in films and television serials in supporting and character roles.
Digital and media presence
Naresh Kumar shares fitness content, transformation programs and coaching videos through social media platforms.
His content includes:
- Fitness education
- Workout demonstrations
- Client transformations
- Nutrition advice
- Lifestyle coaching
- Home workout programs
- Online coaching content
Several promotional videos and fitness clips have been published through Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.
Awards and honours
Championships
- Mr. Chennai – Five-time champion
- Mr. Tamil Nadu – Five-time champion
- Mr. India 2019
Professional recognition
- Best Trainer Award
- Best Model Award (2014)
- Honorary Doctorate
Philosophy
Naresh Kumar advocates a fitness philosophy based on discipline, consistency and sustainable habits.
His professional motto states:
"Transforming Bodies. Elevating Lifestyles. Inspiring Confidence."
Personal life
Naresh Kumar resides in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He participates in bodybuilding competitions, wellness programs and fitness awareness initiatives.
Social media
- Instagram: @nareshfitness
- Team Naresh Fitness: @team_nareshfitness
External links
- Official Instagram – @nareshfitness
- Team Naresh Fitness Instagram
- Team Naresh Fitness Instagram Reel
- Team Naresh Fitness YouTube Shorts
References
- Official social media accounts
- Team Naresh Fitness promotional materials
- Instagram training content
- YouTube Shorts and digital fitness videos
- Pages with short description
- 1993 births
- Living people
- People from Chennai
- Indian bodybuilders
- Indian fitness trainers
- Indian lifestyle coaches
- Indian nutrition coaches
- Indian male models
- Indian actors
- Men's physique competitors
- Sportspeople from Tamil Nadu
- Pilates instructors
- Fitness coaches
- Indian fitness personalities
- Indian fitness entrepreneurs
- Indian entrepreneurs
- Personal trainers