How Virat Kohli’s Fitness Routine And Diet Keep Him In Excellent Shape At 37

Despite celebrating his 37th birthday on Wednesday, November 5, and nearing the end of his illustrious playing career, legendary Indian batter Virat Kohli maintains an excellent physique and fitness standards. Rigorously following a strict diet and a disciplined workout routine, Kohli seems to have cracked the code on how to defy ageing and retain the shape he had in the pink of his youth as a dominant international batter. In an old interview with Star Sports, Kohli revealed that his pursuit to be the fittest cricketer in the Indian team and one of the game’s finest athletes began even as he ended the 2011-12 season with consistent performances and his reputation was enhanced at the highest level. Never one to rest on his laurels, the determined cricketer looked at himself in the mirror one day during the IPL 2012 and decided to transform his lifestyle completely. Here is a brief insight into Kohli’s inspiring fitness routine and uncompromised dietary choices. Virat Kohli On His Fitness Routine “When you begin your fitness journey, you experiment with everything, vitamins, extra hydration, proteins, until you figure out what truly works for you. That’s when you find the right balance,” Kohli told Star Sports during an interaction. Kohli emphasised a strict and nutritional diet as key to his fitness transformation, even more than the number of hours he spends daily in the gym. “The biggest challenge I’ve faced with fitness is food. You can push yourself physically, but eating right is a mental game. Your taste buds and cravings can either help or hinder your progress,” he said. Once a proper Delhi boy, who relished his Chole Bhature and other street food delicacies, Kohli has stopped eating food for taste. “(Now) I can eat the same meals three times a day for six months without any issues. Around 90% of my food is steamed or boiled, with just salt, pepper, and lime. I’m not someone who chases taste, I focus on what’s right for my body,” the legend said. “I enjoy salads with a little dressing and pan-grilled dishes with some olive oil. I avoid curries, but I do eat dal, and as a Punjabi, I can’t skip rajma and lobhiya.” Switch To Vegeteranism Back in 2018, Kohli had to opt out of his County Championship stint for Surrey due to a neck injury. While he recovered and dominated the bowling on the Test tour of England, Kohli was keen to figure out what caused him discomfort around the neck region. After approaching the doctors and health experts, the former skipper discovered he had calcium depletion in his bones and experienced high acidity and elevated uric acid levels. It was then that he gave up meat completely and switched to a vegetarian diet. However, in an interview with Curly Tales on YouTube, Kohli clarified that he is not a strict vegan and does consume some dairy products.