Jey Prabakaran

Full Name	Dr. Jey Prabakaran Thevar Kunasigaran
Born	1997 (age 28); Kuala Lipis, Pahang, Malaysia
Nationality	Malaysian
Occupation	Fitness Coach, Record Holder
Known For	World and National Fitness Records, Endurance Athlete

Jey Prabakaran Thevar Kunasigaran (born 1997) is a prominent Malaysian fitness enthusiast, endurance athlete, and record holder hailing from Kuala Lipis, Pahang. His extraordinary feats in the fitness world have earned him a place in the history books. Jey rose to global fame in 2024 after setting a world record for continuous exercise for 15 hours. In 2025, he announced his ambitious goal of breaking three national records in the Malaysian Book of Records, a feat that would cement his legacy in Malaysian fitness history.

Career and Achievements

Jey is renowned for his unparalleled physical endurance and his commitment to maintaining a strict fitness regime. His journey in fitness started when he sought to overcome personal insecurities about his physique. Initially an avid football player, Jey turned to bodybuilding to build strength and confidence. In 2013, he entered the Mr. Pahang bodybuilding competition and won third place, marking the beginning of his illustrious career in fitness.

Today, Jey is a three-time Mr. Pahang champion, a Mr. Selangor titleholder, and a Sukan Malaysia (Sukma) gold medalist. Despite enduring a major setback from a football-related injury and abdominal surgery, Jey has consistently bounced back, surpassing expectations and achieving feats many thought impossible.

In April 2025, Jey plans to complete a monumental challenge, attempting to perform 3,000 repetitions of each exercise within five hours, which will push the boundaries of human endurance and redefine fitness achievements in Malaysia.

Previous Records

15-Hour Continuous Exercise Record – World record achieved in 2024, recognized globally.
12-Hour Cardio and Weightlifting Session – Set at Life Style Fitness, Temerloh, Pahang, Malaysia. Recognized by the Influencer Book of World Records.
Longest Non-Stop Cardio Workout – Achieved in August 2023, working out for 12 hours non-stop with various machines including treadmill, cross trainer, cycling machine, and weight training equipment. This record earned him a spot in the Malaysia Book of Records and the Influencer Book of World Records.

Training and Preparation

Jey follows a rigorous fitness routine that includes a highly disciplined diet and extensive leg-focused training. He trains with an intensity matched by few, including three intensive sessions per day, with a heavy focus on building lower-body strength. His daily regimen includes cardio, weightlifting, and flexibility training, as well as recovery protocols like stretching and light movement exercises.

Despite the intensity of his schedule, Jey remains dedicated to mental and physical well-being. He often mentions how bodybuilding and fitness have been essential in helping him overcome mental struggles, offering a form of relief and stress release. He credits his mother and close friends for providing emotional support during his challenging times, including after a four-month recovery period post-abdominal surgery.

Personal Life

Nicknamed Dr. Kjey, Jey holds an honorary doctorate in social work from Dayspring Theological University in the United States. While fitness is his life’s work, Jey is also an advocate for mental health and encourages others to embrace physical activity for its mental health benefits. A true role model, he hopes to inspire young athletes and non-athletes alike to pursue discipline, health, and resilience.

Jey is also an admirer of Tamil actor Ajith Kumar, drawing inspiration from his resilience and ability to overcome setbacks. This admiration has motivated Jey through difficult times, reminding him to always make a comeback and keep pushing forward.

Future Plans

Looking ahead, Jey has set his sights on participating in the 2026 Olympic qualifiers for weightlifting and breaking even more national records, including those for the most squats, leg extensions, and jumping jacks in a single day. He remains determined to continue pushing the limits of human endurance and fitness, aiming to be the best in the world and bring pride to Malaysia.

References

"https://varnam.my/105366/jey-prabakaran-sets-his-sights-on-breaking-three-malaysian-records-in-2025/" Varnam.my - Jey Prabakaran Sets His Sights on Breaking Three Malaysian Records in 2025
"https://www.influencerbookofworldrecords.com/recordDetail/dr-jey-prabakaran-thevar-kunasigaran8451" Influencer Book of World Records - Record Detail

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