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India has 100 million diabetics. 47% of the population is overweight. And we are the most wellness-educated generation in history. That's the paradox.

Sumaya Dalmia has been transforming bodies and building businesses since 1997 — before fitness was even an industry in India. She's Vogue's Celebrity Trainer of the Year, WEF's Entrepreneur of the Decade in Health & Wellness, and the architect of a 7-pillar framework that changed how Aman manages his own health.

The Sumaya 7: Eat. Move. Train. Sleep. Measure. Recover. Repeat.

In this episode we cover:
  • Sumaya's origin story — from overweight kid to javelin thrower to celebrity trainer
  • Training the Indian cricket team under Andrew Leapers alongside Sachin Tendulkar
  • Scaling a gym empire from 1 to 10 locations
  • India's slow-motion health pandemic: diabetes, carb culture, and the wellness paradox
  • The Sumaya 7 framework — pillar by pillar
  • Wearable tech: Whoop, CGM monitors, Garmin, Oura Ring
  • Uploading 13 years of blood reports into Claude AI
  • GLP-1 drugs going generic in India: Mounjaro, Ozempic, and what it means
  • Why AI is your best nutritional adviser but will never replace your trainer

Books mentioned:
  • Outlive by Peter Attia
  • Glucose Revolution by Jessie Inchauspé (The Glucose Goddess)
⚕️ The views shared in this episode are personal reflections. Nothing discussed constitutes medical advice. Consult a qualified professional before making changes to your health, diet, or medication. No sponsorships or affiliations.

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Creators and Guests

Host
Aman Narain
Boomerang Banker, Ex-Googler. Platforms, Ecosystems & Transformation junkie. Startup Investor & Advisor.
Guest
Sumaya Dalmia
Sumaya Dalmia is a Delhi-based fitness pioneer and founder of SUMAYA, known for her holistic, "no one size fits all" approach that provides bespoke personal training and nutrition programs across premium locations like The Claridges and The Ananda Spa.

What is A2Z Fintech?

Aman Narain and Zubin Vandrevala have spent over 25 years in fintech across Banks, BigTech, and Startups. This is a podcast of them riffing on payments, fintech and everything in between.