FITNESS JOURNEY

ABHIMANYU SABLE - FOUNDER. PRESIDENT. PIONEER.

Since his college days, Abhimanyu Sable was deeply inspired by fitness. His passion was sparked by his elder brother, Shantanu Sable, who competed at state and national levels in bodybuilding. That early exposure to discipline, dedication, and strength set Abhimanyu on a lifelong path in health and fitness.

In 1991, he began his career as a fitness trainer at the gym in Hotel Sagar Plaza, Pune. Soon after, he went on to work at Sancheti Hospital and Poona Club, where he trained members and gained hands-on experience until 1996.

The turning point came when Abhimanyu was offered the role of Health Club Manager at Holiday Inn, Pune. Despite holding a graduate degree in Chemistry and a Master’s in Management, he boldly chose to build his career in health and fitness—a decision that defined his life’s journey.

With the support of Holiday Inn, Abhimanyu pursued advanced education and earned his certification from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He also became a proud member of the International Health Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA). To stay ahead in the evolving fitness industry, he consistently traveled to the United States and Europe, learning about global fitness innovations and bringing them back to India.

In 2000, Abhimanyu co-founded a fitness club named Endurance with one of his clients. After successfully establishing three facilities, he decided to venture out independently with his own vision. This led to the birth of his brand—ABS Fitness & Wellness Club—in 2005.

The first ABS Fitness Club opened its doors on 29th August 2005, and since then, the brand has grown to over 50 clubs across Maharashtra, providing world-class facilities, creating thousands of jobs, and impacting lives across the state.

Now, in 2025, ABS Fitness celebrates its 20th Anniversary, and Abhimanyu marks his fourth decade in the health and fitness industry.

Over the last 40 years, Abhimanyu has been instrumental in transforming lakhs of lives, making people fitter, stronger, healthier, and happier. His journey stands as a testament to the power of passion, persistence, and vision in shaping not just a career, but an entire industry.