Shraddha Sheth, Founder of FitEduCoach, a brand powered by NextGen Pathshala, has been recognized as the “Most Empowering Woman in Fitness Excellence of the Year 2025” by CToday Awards. Her journey is a remarkable blend of science, education, and entrepreneurship. With a strong academic foundation in Microbiology, Genetic Engineering, and Immunology—followed by a postgraduate specialization in Food & Nutrition—Shraddha began her career as a Clinical Nutritionist. But it was her transition to fitness education and operations that marked the real turning point. She served as Business & Operations Head at Gold’s Gym India, where she led the brand from a single center to over 150 units across the country. Under her leadership, the company trained over 15,000 professionals and launched India’s first in-house fitness education institute, setting new benchmarks in employability and skill development.

FitEduCoach: A Mission-Driven Ecosystem

It was during this time that Shraddha identified a critical gap between education and employment in the Indian fitness industry. The sector, though growing rapidly at a CAGR of 17%, remained largely unorganised, with few structured training models in place. Determined to change that, Shraddha founded FitEduCoach, with a vision to become India’s leading platform for certified and job-ready fitness professionals. The company now operates on COCO, FOFO, and B2B models—providing tech-enabled, blended learning experiences that combine offline rigour, online flexibility, and expert mentorship. FitEduCoach has become synonymous with quality education that not only imparts knowledge but actively connects students with real employment opportunities across gyms, wellness brands, and fitness startups.

Values That Anchor Vision

Shraddha’s leadership is anchored in three powerful values: innovation, care, and integrity. She brings innovation with purpose—designing programs that align with industry needs while making them accessible and scalable. Her focus on care is visible in the brand’s promise to stay with students from enrollment to employment, supporting them through every step of their learning and career journey. And integrity defines the long-term thinking that powers FitEduCoach’s mission to uplift the entire ecosystem—not just chase quick wins. Shraddha believes the real competitive edge lies in building institutions, not just businesses.

Looking ahead, Shraddha sees standardization as the next big wave in India’s fitness industry. She believes certifications aligned with international standards will become essential as clients grow more discerning and expect professionally trained experts. She also sees a shift toward specialization—trainers will need to go beyond general fitness and develop niche expertise in areas like rehabilitation, strength conditioning, or corporate wellness. And finally, she predicts that tech-enabled platforms, like FitEduCoach, will redefine how knowledge is delivered and measured. These platforms will not just teach—they will enable. The rising demand for online mentorship, real-time assessments, and flexible learning journeys is here to stay.

Advice to Aspiring Fitness Professionals

For aspiring professionals entering the industry, Shraddha offers grounded yet empowering advice: treat fitness like a serious profession, not just a passion project. Invest in credible education, keep upskilling, and focus on building long-term trust with clients. She emphasizes the importance of communication, empathy, and continuous learning—not just in science and exercise, but in leadership, wellness, and business thinking. “If you’re willing to commit to learning and growing, the fitness industry can be more than a career—it can be a deeply fulfilling way of life,” she says.

Through FitEduCoach, Shraddha Sheth is not just transforming how fitness education is delivered—she’s redefining what it means to build an industry-ready, empowered, and ethical generation of fitness professionals. Her work is laying the foundation for a stronger, healthier, and more structured future in Indian wellness.

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