Management Teams

Founder & CEO, GĀYO Fitness Academy

With more than four decades of experience in Fitness, Exercise, and Sports Sciences, Dilip Heblé is widely regarded as one of India’s leading educators and industry pioneers in the field of fitness professional development.

As the Founder and CEO of GĀYO Fitness Academy, Dilip provides strategic leadership to a multidisciplinary faculty team delivering education and training programmes in Fitness, Nutrition, Pilates, Strength & Conditioning, Exercise Prescription, and related disciplines. Under his guidance, the Academy has developed and delivered numerous vocational education programmes that have helped launch successful careers for fitness professionals across India and internationally.

GĀYO’s flagship Personal Fitness Trainer Programme is recognized through academic partnerships and international accreditation pathways, while its Personal Training and Pilates programmes are aligned with European professional standards and accredited through the European Register of Exercise Professionals (EREPS).

Dilip began formally educating fitness professionals in 1996 and has since played a significant role in shaping the careers of thousands of trainers, coaches, therapists, and wellness specialists. Over the years, GĀYO and its faculty have trained approximately 19,000 fitness and wellness professionals through programmes delivered across more than 20 cities in India, as well as in South Asia and the Middle East.

Beyond education, Dilip has extensive experience in fitness facility management and consulting. He has provided consulting services to, or managed, numerous commercial fitness centres, sports clubs, and corporate wellness facilities. His clients have included some of India’s most respected sports clubs, gymkhanas, and corporate organizations.

Throughout his professional journey, Dilip has worked alongside teams comprising fitness trainers, physiotherapists, biomechanics specialists, sports scientists, and nutrition professionals. Collectively, these teams have delivered health, fitness, rehabilitation, and wellness services to over 100,000 clients.

Today, Dilip continues to lead GĀYO’s mission of raising professional standards in fitness education by combining academic rigour, practical industry experience, and a commitment to lifelong learning. His vision remains focused on developing competent, ethical, and internationally employable fitness professionals who can make a meaningful contribution to the health and wellbeing of communities worldwide.