The Health Project by cult.fit

Celebrate National Almond Day with cult and Almond Board of California! In this fireside chat, Ritika Samaddar, Chief Clinical Nutritionist at Max Healthcare, New Delhi, shares why consuming almonds is a simple yet powerful step towards a healthier lifestyle. Your healthiest habit starts here. Have feedback or ideas for the show? We’d love to hear from you! Email: hello@cult.fit Twitter:  ⁠twitter...

Discover the crucial role of spine health on the path to overall well-being in this enlightening podcast episode, hosted by Shwetambari Shetty and featuring esteemed expert Dr. Prathap. Gain valuable insights into how maintaining a healthy spine contributes to overall fitness and can positively influence your journey to optimal health. Learn about effective strategies, lifestyle choices, and essen...

Unveil the significance of fitness in the journey towards natural conception in this insightful podcast episode hosted by Shwetambari Shetty and featuring renowned expert, Dr. Mahesh. He shares valuable insights on the pivotal role of fitness in enhancing fertility and achieving a healthy pregnancy. Learn about effective strategies, lifestyle choices, and essential fitness routines that can positi...

Discover the secrets to healthy skin and some important skin care tips in this engaging podcast episode featuring Dr. Chytra and host Shwetambari Shetty. An internationally renowned celebrity dermatologist, Dr. Chytra shares insights on creating a good skin care routine. You'll gain knowledge on new skin care techniques and tips about tackling issues like acne. Take advantage of the great tips...

Unlock the secrets to a pain-free and healthy spine in this engaging podcast episode featuring Dr. Prathap and host Shwetambari Shetty. A renowned chiropractor, Dr. Prathap shares his expert advice on achieving optimal spine health. With practical tips and insights, you'll learn techniques to alleviate back pain, improve posture and enhance overall well-being. Take advantage of the great tips...

In Episode 2 of The Health Project, Our Host Shwetambari Shetty is in conversation with an IAFFH Certified Functional Hormone Specialist, Dr Mahesh Jayaraman, who explains why rest is crucial during periods. As a co-founder of Sepalika, a women's hormone health clinic, he has treated conditions like PCOD, infertility & menopausal symptoms. Dr. Mahesh highlights the importance of self-care...

Join in on a candid conversation with your host Shwetambari Shetty and Fitness Expert Rishabh Telang, as they give you tips on how to build a healthy lifestyle. Rishabh is a certified personal trainer with the American Council of Exercise, a Crossfit Level 2 & Functional Movement Screen Level 1 Trainer, and has a Precision Nutrition certification. Gain insights into how to fix your sleep sched...

Cycling is one of the greatest forms of cardio, and very often we have childhood memories attached to it as well. It's also one of your host's favourite activities - Deepak aka Chuck can often be found on weekend mornings zipping down the highways on his beloved Velociraptor (we name our bikes ok!). In this episode, Deepak speaks to cycling coach Miten Thakkar. Miten is one of India's most sought-...

You've probably seen boxing as part of a TV show or movie, but did you know it is a terrific exercise on its own (and no, you don't need to punch anyone!). Today we have with us, a champion of Indian boxing - and someone who champions boxing - Mujtaba Kamal. He is a 12-times national medalist. Currently he is a pro boxing promoter, and coaches celebrities as well. Kamal and Chuck speak about the b...

The science is clear - adopting a more plant-based diet is not just better for our bodies, it's better for the planet. Still, it's hard to let go of some of our love for meat. This is where a new crop (pun intended!) of companies are coming to step in. Saying that we can have our steak and eat it too!   One such is Blue Tribe Foods, pioneers of plant-based meat in India. On their site, you'll...

One form of fitness that has surged in popularity over the last few years - not just in India but around the world - has been yoga. And for good reason. It's not just great for the body and mobility, it's also super relaxing for the mind. It also helps you gain balance (in all senses!) and gain better breathing as well. Yoga comes in many forms and can be incorporated into any workout routine. &nb...

There are probably many of you who've considered veganism, or are curious about the lifestyle. While the internet has lots of info, I always think the best advice comes from someone who has been there, done that. And for this, we have a great guest today - Arthi Deiva, a biotechnologist and sports enthusiast who runs a Bengaluru-based vegan protein company, called STRIVE. The company prides itself...

A wise man once said that you are what you wear (or something like that!) but a fit man once said - be comfortable in what you wear, especially when working out!  Many of us don't pay attention to what we wear when working out, and it's usually an old tee that gets relegated to the task. However, having the right workout apparel is super important. For many reasons - comfort, stretchability,...

A specialised kind of massage that aids recovery and muscle-building. Often associated with elite athletes, sports massages are useful for folks just doing regular workouts as well. In this episode, Chuck speaks to Dr Rizwan Khan, who heads Kinspire - a sports medicine clinic in Mumbai. Dr Rizwan tells us all about sports massages - how it's different from regular massages, what really happens to...

Working out makes us feel better - so it's obvious there is a connection between mental and physical health. The WHO goes a step further by saying there's no health without mental health. And yes - we all need to be more aware of mental health. So in this episode, we bring in an expert - cultfit's therapy lead, Shama Shah. We speak about a lot of aspects - the physical-mental health connect, yes,...

Welcome back to One Rep At a Time, your friendly fitness podcast from cult.fit! Your host Deepak Gopalakrishnan aka Chuck is back with a terrific set of interviews and insights to help you become a healthier and happier version of yourself.  What's coming your way? Lots. We have tips on apparel, recovery using a sports massage, how yoga and boxing can be good for you, and some aspects of ment...

One Rep At A Time has turned 50!  Thank you all for listening. To celebrate, we’ve compiled a “best of” episode. You’ll hear clips from several of our previous interviews. It’s one mega useful, tip-packed episode for you that cuts across exercise, nutrition, sleep, work-life balance, kitchen hacks, and more. If you’re new to ORAAT, it’s a great way to sample all the interviews we’ve done so f...

Let's face it - food marketers can be devious. Finding new words for sugar, hyping up numbers, overplaying ingredients, and taking full advantage of the ambiguity of the word 'healthy'.  To lead a healthy life, we need to be aware of what's in the pack - not what is claimed in the front. And for this, there's no better guest than Shashank Mehta. Shashank runs a company called The Whole Truth that...

Ah, vacations! Detox, destress, new sights, new people and... Maybe a few pounds. Or not, if you plan things out. In this episode, your host Deepak aka Chuck speaks to (his trainer!) Kunal Rajput aka subtle. strength.  Kunal recently went on a trip to Bali to do the usual water-based activities, but to also work out! Deepak was keen to speak to him about this and what folks can do to make sure a t...

We’re proud to bring to you the first AMA (Ask Me Anything) we’ve done on this show! You’ve sent your questions on fitness and nutrition into us, and we get them answered by two experts.  Chandni Haldurai is Cult Transform’s lead nutritionist, and Rahul Basak is a trainer at cult.fit who also designed the course curriculum for trainers. Together, they answer a lot of questions, including: Creatine...

In many of our interviews, we speak to fitness professionals such as trainers and athletes. And yes, they give us a lot of valuable tips and examples from their own lives in terms of how they keep fit. But you can make one argument: Well, that’s their job! Of course, they need to keep fit! So today, we have a special interview for you. We have someone who has a demanding job, lots of side hobbies,...

ORAAT goes weekly. A short announcement from Deepak aka Chuck. We would love to hear from you, our listeners. Do write in. Have feedback or ideas for the show? We’d love to hear from you! Email: onerep@curefit.com Twitter: twitter.com/cultfitofficial Instagram: instagram.com/cultfitofficial Say hi to your host! Twitter: twitter.com/chuck_gopal Instagram: instagram.com/chuckofalltrades Consult with...

Our bodies’ activities are determined by a natural cycle of wakefulness and sleep - the circadian cycle. Understanding it a bit better can help us see how to place our daily activities and live healthier. Bonus: Did you know the brain goes to the loo when you sleep? Have feedback or ideas for the show? We’d love to hear from you! Email: onerep@curefit.com Twitter: twitter.com/cultfitofficial Insta...

Insulin is one of the most important hormones our body creates. In this episode, we delve into what it does and why insulin resistance is dangerous.  Bonus: India has a LOT of diabetics. Just how bad is it? Have feedback or ideas for the show? We’d love to hear from you! Email: onerep@curefit.com Twitter: twitter.com/cultfitofficial Instagram: instagram.com/cultfitofficial Say hi to your host! Twi...

We ingest a lot of dangerous substances on a daily basis by the nature of modern life and living in cities. Today, we learn about toxins and their impact on the gut. Bonus: Can your poop predict the future? Have feedback or ideas for the show? We’d love to hear from you! Email: onerep@curefit.com Twitter: twitter.com/cultfitofficial Instagram: instagram.com/cultfitofficial Say hi to your host! Twi...