Passion for Progress Practices Fitness Trainers Swear By

1. Passion for Progress: Practices Fitness Trainers Swear By Ever since I joined Näck, I’ve had the pleasure of diving into the world of fitness and wellness more in-depth than ever before. I meet inspirational fitness trainers and coaches now and then - some have the charisma of a stand-up comedian who turns universally hated burpees into a laugh-out-loud session; some are like fitness versions of Albert Einstein (only with solid abs), armed with a treasure trove of knowledge; some are simply so stunning, they make you want to cry and hit the gym at the same time. Regardless of what they specialise in, all of them seem to have this relentless drive that propels them forward in their quest for optimal health, and this ability to push their clients to be their best selves, physically and mentally. I started to wonder, what is it that motivates fitness trainers? What inspires these workout wizards who inspire everyone they meet to be better versions of themselves? I spoke with some brilliant fitness trainers and coaches, whom we are proud to call members of our Näck community, to find out their secrets to unyielding commitment and boundless energy; let’s hear it from them, shall we? Swetha Subbiah, Fitness Trainer And Co-Founder, Sisters In Sweat “The one thing I swear by is making exercise or sports such an integral part of your lifestyle that if you went too long without it, you’d feel in your mind and body that something is missing. I’ve programmed myself to need to move every single day in order to just feel happy and healthy. Just making sports and movement a daily habit is enough to win the battle.” Sports has been an integral part of Swetha’s life since childhood. Her mother is a Sportswoman too. “Growing up, it was very important to my parents that sports is something we stay connected to.”, she says. She played field hockey in school and for the Karnataka under-16 team. After studying economics, and two years of a corporate job, Swetha figured that the corporate world wasn’t for her. Sports and fitness made her the happiest! She got her first certification in the UK and started her personal training career at

2. a gym that she helped set up. Three years into it, she became a Nike athlete and there was no turning back. Today, Swetha is a fitness consultant and runs Sisters in Sweat, a Bangalore-based sports and fitness community, solely for women with over 5000 members! Partha Varanashi, High Performance Coach And Poly Extreme Sports Enthusiast “I wake up early and drink 1 spoon of cold pressed coconut oil which is rich in MCTs - multi chain triglycerides with 500ml of warm water. It tastes great and helps me keep my energy up till midday and to get my work done fast without any lag or jitter. This is a practice common amongst long distance athletes. I’m a man of science - a molecular biologist who now trains athletes, so everything I do is based on science. Lipid metabolism produces 120- 130 ATPs, much higher than aerobic or anaerobic glycolysis, which is why cold pressed coconut oil works. ” Suhail Mohammed , Instructor And Co-Founder, Academy Of Strength “I was overweight and unhealthy for more than half of my life and I didn’t like that feeling; my past is a constant reminder to keep my shit together in the present and future”. Suhail looks at training as a necessity in life and not a choice, just like brushing your teeth. “Motivated or not, you still brush your teeth everyday right?” Suhail says he does nothing out of the box. He tries to meet his protein goal for the day and to not miss the veggies and fibre he needs. “Consuming water is very important. I never drink water out of plastic, instead carry a water bottle everywhere I go. Water first thing in the morning is so important.” Anuj Srivastava, Founder And Coach, Troop Anuj is a strength and mobility coach, and founder of TroopFit based in Bangalore. He helps people get stronger and resilient so they can move well and perform better even outside of the gym.

3. “What keeps me motivated? It’s the end results that my clients achieve. Since I do rehab specific training as well, I take great pride in my work when my clients get pain free and live a better life.” “A good warmup/ mobility routine is something I religiously follow whether I’m in the gym or out. I prioritise sleep. I believe in forever progressing my own journey and attend movement workshops even now to expand my knowledge. One thing which I swear by is to learn as much as possible from others around me. It makes me a better human being and a coach.” To Know More https://nack.life/blogs/news/passion-for-progress-practices-fitness- trainers-swear-by