Steadfast Dr Murali Vijayakumar, aka Biglee - a monicker given by his fans - is an icon in South India and has an impressive fan following. The computer science graduate-turned-fitness expert has many feathers to his cap and is a reputed IFBB Pro League national judge, a fitness activist, a health and wellness expert, a life coach, a public speaker, and an author. Biglee's transition from IT professional to successful fitness trainer is not a regular career switch. His love for bodybuilding and fitness outed that for a corporate career - he quit his cushy and well-paying job to become a fitness coach, favourably changing numerous people's lives towards health and fitness. His unwavering dedication and long-lasting impact in the fitness industry are not unknown to anyone as he aims to ‘Fitness for All’.
Major Achievements:
Times Of India Fitness Icon of Tamil Nadu 2020
Economic Times Macro Influencer Gold 2022
Honorary Doctorate for achievement in Health and Fitness
IFBB Pro League National Judge
TEDx Speaker at MIT, Chennai
Josh Talks in Loyola College, Chennai
Mr Anna University 2006 & 2007
Mr Kanchi – 2006, 2007, 2008
Mr Tamil Nadu – 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2015, 2017
Mr South India – 2013
Know more about him:
- Favourite sportsperson: Dorian Yates
- Favourite Products: SteadCreatine & Fish Oil
- Date of Joining Steadfast: 5th July 2023
- Social media presence: https://www.instagram.com/devilxakki/
- Hobbies: Reading
- Aim: A Fit Nation
- Gym- Flux Chennai