Empowering Youth to Overcome Sedentary Lifestyle | Akshay Verma | TEDxJIMSKalkaji

n this compelling TEDx talk, Akshay drops a bombshell: “Sitting is the new smoking.” Drawing from personal experience and backed by startling statistics, he reveals how our sedentary lifestyle is silently crushing India’s potential. But here’s the twist - the solution isn’t just exercise; it’s treating movement as medicine.
As a Times 40 Under 4description0 honoree, BW Disrupt 40 Under 40 leader, and Forbes Globalist ‘23, Akshay isn’t just talking about change - he’s engineering it. Beyond FITPASS, he's revolutionising rural landscapes through Agratam India, a globally recognised social venture that is working in Bihar to radically enhance income levels of rural households by converting unproductive low-lying waterlogged wastelands into profitable fish farms.
Watch this Oxford and Columbia University alumnus challenge conventional wisdom and share the powerful, simple formula that could transform India’s future, one step at a time. When #HumFitTohIndiaFit isn’t just a hashtag - it’s a revolution.
#FitnessFirst #TedxTalk #FITPASS #MovementMatters #HealthAndWellness #Innovation #IndianStartups #HumFitTohIndiaFit Sir is transforming fitness accessibility in India with a vision to make wellness affordable, flexible, and convenient. FITPASS, India’s largest fit-tech company, provides a universal membership to over 8,100 gyms and fitness studios nationwide. Akshay’s previous experience as an investment banker at UBS in London, specializing in leveraged finance and private equity, equipped him with expertise in business analysis and financial modeling. An alumnus of St. Stephen’s College, Oxford, and Columbia University, he is passionate about using technology to drive social change. He also leads Agratam India, a project focused on converting unproductive land into profitable fish farms. As a thought leader, Akshay frequently speaks at top business schools such as Oxford, IIMs, and London Business School. His innovative spirit and dedication to revolutionizing fitness accessibility are shaping a healthier, fitter India, inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx