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Age Is Not the Problem: Madhukar Talwalkar on Longevity, Discipline & Living Strong at 93 #fitness

February 13

2 hours

Episode Description

Episode #37 | Longevity. Discipline. Strength. | The PVT Show with Poonam Vijay Thakkar

What does it really mean to age well?

At a time when most people fear growing older, Madhukar Talwalkar widely regarded as the Father of the Gym Movement in India is redefining what strength, vitality, and purpose look like at 93 years young.

In this extraordinary conversation, we sit down with a living legend who opened India’s first organised gym in 1956, long before fitness trends, influencers, or wellness marketing existed.

This episode is not about workouts. It is about:

Discipline before illness

Strength before age

Responsibility before regret

From building a fitness empire from scratch, to performing pull-ups in his 90s, to still planning new gyms today Madhukar Talwalkar’s life is a masterclass in consistency, mindset, and conscious living.

If you’ve ever wondered how to stay strong not just physically, but mentally and emotionally this episode will reset how you think about aging forever.

🔹Top 5 Reasons to Watch

Learn why discipline matters more than motivation

Understand the mindset behind lifelong fitness

How strength protects dignity as we age

Lessons on consistency, purpose & longevity

Why aging well is a personal responsibility, not luck

🔹What We Cover in This Episode

Life lessons from 90+ years of discipline

Why fitness must come before illness

How routine builds freedom, not restriction

Mental fitness, reading, and brain longevity

Why modern fitness misses the real point

Business, purpose & passion beyond retirement

The psychology of aging with dignity

Why age is not the real limitation

⏱ Key Segments

(00:00) – Introduction
(01:25) – Madhukar Talwalkar: A Living Legend
(05:59) – The Philosophy of Good Mornings
(11:50) – The Influence of Wrestling and Gymnastics
(15:04) – The Birth of a Fitness Movement
(21:01) – The Role of Faith and Education
(24:10) – Marriage and Personal Life
(26:50) – Building a Legacy in Fitness
(29:59) – Reflections on Aging and Happiness
(46:40) – The Journey Begins – From Engineer to Gym Owner
(52:37) – The Evolution of Talwalkar Gym – Expanding the Brand
(01:18:07) – Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs – Financial Wisdom
(01:31:11) – Understanding the Body’s Potential
(01:32:36) – Healthy Living and Aging Gracefully
(01:36:19) – Embracing Each Day as a New Beginning
(01:46:04) – Messages for the Younger Generation
(01:52:30) – Wellness Beyond Fitness
(01:58:17) – Secrets to Longevity and Vitality
(01:59:55) – Channel Intro

(02:00:21) – Outro

👇 About the Guest — Madhukar Talwalkar

Madhukar Talwalkar is the pioneer of organised fitness in India and the founder of Talwalkars Gymnasium. At 93, he continues to train, read, design gyms, and inspire generations through his philosophy of discipline, movement, and purposeful living.

👇 About the Host — Poonam Vijay Thakkar (PVT)

Award-winning Corporate Marketing Leader | Social Entrepreneur | Mindset Coach

Named among Top 100 CMOs & Top 100 Women Leaders in BFSI India

🔗 www.poonamvijaythakkar.com

👇 About the Show — The PVT Show Podcast

A space for courageous conversations and transformative journeys where identity, behaviour, leadership, and inner work meet real stories.

Bilingual | Hindi & English

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