Entrepreneur Dilip Kumar Shuts Down 'Health Vs Fitness' Theories After Zerodha CEO’s Stroke Scare

Entrepreneur Dilip Kumar recently tackled the “wild theories” circulating online following Zerodha co-founder and CEO’s admission of suffering a mild stroke six weeks ago. Speaking on X, Kumar, who professes to have a close working relationship with Nithin Kamath, dispelled prevalent misconceptions about health and fitness.

“Okay, about the recent post by Nithin and all the crazy theories being spread around – there are a few things people should know. First, I work with Nithin closely. We have done workouts and races together. I know him a little more than others making opinions and commentary on social media. So, what should be the takeaway from his post?” Kumar said in a tweet.

He began by emphasizing, “Being fit is not equal to being healthy,” highlighting a common misconception that conflates the two. He clarified that they are distinct states of physical well-being. “Being fit,” he explained, refers to the ability to engage in physical activities requiring “endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, and speed.” These attributes are either inherent or developed to perform various physical activities. In contrast, he elaborated that “being healthy” entails a state of holistic well-being encompassing physical, mental, and social aspects, characterized by the harmonious functioning of physiological and internal biological systems.

Kumar also pointed out that there is a common perception that athletes or movie stars are both fit and healthy, but this is not always the case. He emphasized that even if you are a dedicated runner, regular gym-goer or consistently achieve your ten thousand daily steps, it does not automatically ensure health. “Fitness,” he emphasized, “doesn’t guarantee health.” He also noted that while being fit can contribute to overall health, it is possible for someone to be physically fit yet still experience health issues. This can be due to factors such as poor nutrition, stress, inadequate sleep, or underlying medical conditions.

He emphasized the need to balance fitness with healthy living in today’s stressful world, noting that “Stress + Rest = Growth.” He cautioned against overdoing exercise, advising moderation in all activities.

He also highlighted that the modern confusion between being healthy and looking fit is exacerbated by social media. He emphasized that while fitness is crucial and attainable through specific physical activities, health encompasses various dimensions of well-being and requires sustainable, long-term practices.

He concluded by saying, “Striking a balance between both is real work.”

The post garnered 205,000 views on the social media platform.