There are few athletes in the world who can command admiration the way Virat Kohli does. As he turned 37 on November 5, the cricketing icon remains a picture of discipline and endurance. Even as he nears the twilight of his remarkable career, Kohli continues to set new benchmarks in fitness and self-control, looking as sharp and agile as he did in his twenties. His consistency, both on the field and in his fitness regime, stands as a testament to his unrelenting drive to be the best version of himself.
Kohli’s fitness transformation began over a decade ago, around the end of the 2011–12 season when he was already establishing himself as one of India’s most dependable batters. But for someone like Kohli, success was never a reason to slow down. In an old conversation with Star Sports, he recalled how, during the 2012 IPL season, a moment of self-reflection led him to make a life-altering decision. Looking in the mirror, he decided he wanted to be the fittest cricketer in the Indian team—and perhaps one of the finest athletes in the world. That determination sparked a journey that would redefine not just his game but his lifestyle.
Over the years, Kohli has experimented with various approaches to health and fitness. He explained that the early phase of his journey involved a lot of trial and error—trying out different vitamins, hydration methods, and protein sources until he understood what worked best for his body. Eventually, he found a balance that has kept him in peak form for over a decade.
For Kohli, however, fitness isn’t just about hours spent in the gym—it’s about discipline at the dining table. He believes that controlling what you eat is the toughest part of maintaining good health because it’s as much a mental challenge as a physical one. Training can build strength, but willpower, he says, is built through resisting cravings and choosing what’s right for the body over what’s tempting to the tongue.
The Delhi-born star, once known for his love of Chole Bhature and street food, has completely transformed his eating habits. He no longer eats for taste but for performance. Kohli shared that he can easily eat the same meal multiple times a day for months without complaint. Nearly 90 percent of his meals are steamed or boiled, seasoned only with salt, pepper, and lime. It’s a simple, almost monk-like approach, but one that has fueled his extraordinary longevity.
As Virat Kohli continues to inspire millions across the world, his story serves as a reminder that greatness is built not just on passion or talent but on relentless discipline. For him, fitness isn’t a phase—it’s a way of life, one that continues to shape both the athlete and the man behind the legend.
