About Us

As a leading fitness institute, we are delighted to work for legislation that protects certified professionals and makes physical exercise more accessible to everyone. Around 1,18,000 students have been trained by the GFFI Institute all around the world. and the majority of them work with well-known fitness clubs and gyms. This is the only organization of its type in India, where more than 300 fitness freaks throughout India are working under this to make the general public aware of health and fitness, facts and myths. Our ABHFE (Accreditation Board for Health & Fitness Education), ASFU (American Sports Fitness University),  BFS (Bureau of Fitness Standards) and (AAOE) Accreditation Association for Online Education, accredited certification programs set the industry standard for fitness professionals and health coaches, allowing them to have a greater impact in their communities.

Founder
Dr. Neeraj Mehta, the founder of GFFI Fitness academy, is a Ph.D. candidate in Human Biomechanics and Alternative Medicine. He’s been working in the fitness industry for 35 years. He is a body balancing specialist who can get his clients in the best shape possible in the shortest amount of time. At the age of twelve, he became a national champion, and at the age of fourteen, he earned a black belt. Among his 14 physical conditioning disciplines are strength training, martial arts, iron yoga, pilates, and cross-training. He has coached athletes in the areas of speed, strength, and endurance. Professional strength and physique athlete Neeraj Mehta has over 100,000 hours of practical experience teaching sports excellence, general clientele, and injury recovery techniques. In several sports, he represented state and nation. Tata Sky, Sony LivFit, Aaj Tak, NDTV Good Times, Door Darshan, and Sahara Samay have all hired him to work on TV programs. He is a frequent contributor to prominent fitness news publications and magazines. As a celebrity fitness trainer, he has worked with a number of well-known celebrities and corporations. Arjun Rampal, Dipannita Sharma, Sachin Khuranna, Mallika Sherawat, Neha Dupia, John Abraham, and Milind Soman are among his fitness and modelling collaborations. He created and popularized BMXStrength®, a strength training program based on biomechanics (Biomechanics Exercise Technology for Strength Training). He studied anatomy and kinesiology before developing the ground-breaking Biomechanics Exercise of Strength Training (BMXStrength®). Taught BMXStrength® over 100,000 people in India and overseas over the last 20 years and has trained over 22,000 trainers. He is still in the process of researching and learning about human biomechanics and exercise science 

GFFI Certifications
All of the courses provided by GFFI Fitness Academy are designed to help students balance their studies. The future of fitness is online, and our updated materials will provide you with the skills, tools, and tactics you need to begin, run or transform your existing fitness or wellness company to a profitable online coaching business. Our innovative flexible learning options allow you to enroll in globally recognized, accredited courses on your own time and at your own pace. Online study with GFFI Fitness Academy makes it easier than ever to develop your skills while juggling a demanding career and personal obligations. When one digs deep, everyone realizes that science is equal to success. Our scientific BMXStrength TrainingTM Model removes the guesswork and enables you to create outstanding outcomes for customers

Welcome to GFFI Team

The GFFI Fitness Institute team members are skilled and knowledgeable.

Our Team: The GFFI Fitness Institute team is dedicated to helping each student thrive in the health, fitness, business, and wellness sectors. We collaborated with professionals in sport, fitness, leisure, business, and allied health to create the best fitness training courses.

Our Team

We have a group of national and international professionals who are working together to increase the quality of fitness education.

All the team members are well known in the field of Fitness & Exercise Science

Dr. Neeraj Mehta

Founder & Director of GFFI Fitness Academy

Neeraj Mehta has worked in the fitness business for nearly three decades, providing services such as fitness and nutrition guidance. Following his Ph.D. in Human Biomechanics and Alternative Medicine, Neeraj Mehta pioneered a novel method called BMXStrength (a one-of-a-kind workout technique for strength training), which he has taught to fitness professionals and elite athletes worldwide.
Contact: neeraj.gffi@gmail.com


Santa March

Exercise Physiology and Program Design

Santa March, a Ph.D. in exercise and sport science, was a professor at Purdue University in Indiana, USA. In addition, Santa is now working as a member of the GFFI Fitness Institute’s international team with the position of “Head Course Creator” for the institute’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (GETP).
Contact: santa.march@aol.com


Sachin Khurana

Grooming & Self Care Expert

Sachin Khurana is a model turned actor from India. In 1996, he has crowned Grasim Mr. India, and he represented India at the 1998 Mister World pageant in Turkey. In 1996, he also represented India in the Best Model of the World competition. Now he is assisting GFFI Students with grooming & fitness trainer makeover.
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Dr. Umesh Kumar

Chair Person

Mr. Umesh Kumar NIS Judo Coach, Black Belt V-Dan, M.P.Ed., M.Phil, Ph.D. Ex-Chairman Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Sciences Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences University of Delhi


Dr. Steve Henderson

Clinical Exercise & Sports Training Head

Steve Henderson has a Ph.D. in biomechanics from Ohio University. Coaches and elite athletes get training to enhance their skills. Henderson teaches exercise and sport science at Carol University & American Sports & Nutrition University’s Clinical Exercise Physiology graduate program. Steve and his team have tested over 200 fitness foams and workout training techniques in the last 20 years.
Contact: professor_steve@hotmail.com


Pankaj Mehta 

Branch Head & Master Trainer

Pankaj Mehta is the branch head of GFFI Fitness Academy, with great skill & knowledge of exercise science. He is also trained and accredited by ASNI, ACE, BFS, and NSDC. Mr. Mehta has been devoted to the discovery of programs that encourage balanced, healthy living while also achieving clients’ stated goals.
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Micky Michal

Online Proctor & Testing Administrator

With a minimum of seven years of experience, Micky Michal is a competent and experienced test administrator. Michal is in charge of the administration of the online testing portion of GFFI. As they are working on a test, he helps in monitoring their progress. Additionally, to guarantee that students do not cheat, as the testing supervisor, he gives step-by-step instructions on how to complete exams.
Contact: michalmicky413@gmail.com


Mukesh Kumar

Assistant Technical Coach

Mukesh Kumar has been involved in the fitness business since 2007. Former climbing teacher and taekwondo instructor at NIS Taekwondo. After successfully completing the GFFI-certified personal trainer and fitness coach certifications, he works with the GFFI Technical team to teach exercise and support students.


Josh Braden

Assistant Technical Master Trainer

Josh collaborates with the GFFI Technical team to improve biomechanics. A certified boot camp and high-intensity interval trainer, he is also a student at the University of Florida, working on his MS in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology. In 2017, he became a GFFI Personal Trainer. He works with people of various ages and fitness levels, including sports movements, crossfit, personal training, and plyometrics.


Himanshu Prakash

Aerobic Master Classes

Himanshu Prakash is assisting the technical staff in group exercises. Himanshu is a well-known fitness expert and a GFFI certified group fitness teacher with over a decade of experience. He studies Hijama and myofascial release, among other things.