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.com/cultfitofficial Instagram: instagram.com/cultfitofficial...
Jan 22, 2025•13 min
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 essential routines that can enhance your spine health and contribute to a healthier, more active lifestyl...
Dec 27, 2023•26 min
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 positively impact your chances of conceiving naturally. Don't miss out on the vital information provided b...
Sep 20, 2023•35 min
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 imparted by Dr. Chytra to maintain your skin health, afterall, skin care is an important step in self c...
Jul 07, 2023•23 min
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 imparted by Dr. Prathap to maintain your spine health & have a strong spine. Tune in now to discover...
Jun 16, 2023•29 min
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 during menstruation and how it can benefit women's overall health. Listen in for valuable insights and t...
May 05, 2023•25 min
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 schedule, curb unhealthy eating habits and get back to your fitness routine in this episode. ..... Follow...
Apr 15, 2023•32 min
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-after cycling coaches, doing everything from online training for newbies, to competitive racing coac...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 4 min
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 basics of boxing, how it can help you, the life of a coach, and more. His sessions are awesome and yo...
Nov 21, 2022•40 min
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 find pork sausages, mutton kheema, and chicken momos - all of which are made with plant-based ingredients ...
Nov 14, 2022•39 min
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. To deconstruct this ancient form that is now trendy, we speak to Naveen Sharma, the yoga lead for Cult....
Nov 07, 2022•47 min
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 on being a planet-friendly food brand. In this chat, Arthi and Deepak speak at length about her jou...
Oct 31, 2022•36 min
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, and just to get you in the right frame of mind! To discuss this, we have Rashi and Mohini from the CultSpo...
Oct 24, 2022•39 min
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 your muscles while you're lying there in pain, why do recovery at all... And what you can do if you ...
Oct 17, 2022•44 min
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, but also - various kinds of mental health issues, how exercise affects your mental health, how to ha...
Oct 07, 2022•29 min
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 mental health as well. The first new episode drops on 10 October, World Mental Health Day. Subsequent episodes...
Oct 05, 2022•1 min
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 far. You’ll hear from cult trainers Rishabh Telang and Rahul Huidrom, sleep scientist Dr Satish Ramaiah, Ol...
Jul 14, 2022•57 min
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 proudly declares all its ingredients up front, and through a lot of content tries its best to educate...
Jul 08, 2022•53 min
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 trip doesn't wreck their fitness journey. Kunal has a very practical way of approaching fitness: Not w...
Jun 30, 2022•54 min
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: Yay/nay? How do I beat a weight loss plateau? How to work out while traveling, without weights? Wil...
Jun 23, 2022•1 hr 5 min
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, and manages to keep incredibly fit at the same time - Ajit Bhaskar. Ajit Bhaskar is a researcher by...
Jun 16, 2022•54 min
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 expert coaches at cult.fit : https://www.cult.fit/fitness/cult-transform...
Jun 09, 2022•2 min
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 Instagram: instagram.com/cultfitofficial Say hi to your host! Twitter: twitter.com/chuck_gopal Instagram:...
Jun 08, 2022•7 min
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! Twitter: twitter.com/chuck_gopal Instagram: instagram.com/chuckofalltrades Consult with expert coaches a...
Jun 07, 2022•8 min
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! Twitter: twitter.com/chuck_gopal Instagram: instagram.com/chuckofalltrades Consult with expert coaches ...
Jun 06, 2022•6 min
You know how old you are, but how old do you feel? Ok, we’ve not delved into philosophy on this podcast - we’re going to be speaking about biological age today! What does it mean, and what can you do to lower it, and stay young? Bonus: How old do you think the oldest person to skydive was? Answer in this episode! 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 h...
Jun 05, 2022•7 min
Women’s week special! In this special interview, Chuck caps off the women’s week by speaking to two people who know a thing or two about weight loss and women’s fitness. Dr. Tanushree Pandey Padgaonkar, a practicing obstetrician-gynecologist, and Vasudha Aggarwal, a fitness coach and founder of The Fit District, join him on the show. They answer questions especially around weight loss with PCOS and postpartum - along with several other tips along the way. We also speak about the word ‘holistic’ ...
Jun 02, 2022•54 min
This week, we’re talking about things specific to women. The men and heartily encouraged to join in! Side-hustling is nothing compared to what working moms do! In this episode, we provide a few tips and recommended exercises for those who balance work and family. Bonus: Some inspiring athlete-moms! 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: t...
Jun 01, 2022•9 min
This week, we’re talking about things specific to women. The men and heartily encouraged to join in! Weight loss during menopause can be difficult - but certainly not impossible. In this episode, we break down what you can do to keep the inches at bay. Bonus: How old do you think the oldest trapeze artist was? 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...
May 31, 2022•8 min
Women’s week special! This week, we’re talking about things specific to women. The men and heartily encouraged to join in! Having a baby is one of the most transformative experiences in a woman’s life. But when is it safe to start exercising again and shed that extra weight? We have a look Bonus: Does the heart really increase in size while having a baby? Have feedback or ideas for the show? We’d love to hear from you! Email: onerep@curefit.com Twitter: twitter.com/cultfitofficial Instagram: ins...
May 30, 2022•5 min
