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.   

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 journey and how she made the switch. While it's her story, there are several tips here for anyone looking to either switch fully or for a few days a week. The chat involves tips around cooking, eating, mental transition, workouts, and more.

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Check out Arthi's company: https://www.strive.store/

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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 CultSport team on our show. They speak about how workout apparel is different, how their team designs new products, and what the things you should keep in mind while buying workout clothes are.  Along the way, we also discuss what makes CultSport products different!

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Check out the CultSport range here: https://cultsport.com/And check out some neat content on their Instagram, here: https://www.instagram.com/cultsportindia

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Twitter: twitter.com/chuck_gopal

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This episode was recorded, produced & distributed by Trifecta Records India:

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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 don't have a sports masseur nearby.

We hope you enjoy the conversation!

Fun fact: Kinspire works with several sports teams and franchises. Dr Rizwan himself works with the IPL champs, Gujarat Titans.

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If you're in Mumbai, check out Kinspire: https://www.instagram.com/kinspiresportsclinic

Consult with expert coaches at cult.fit: https://www.cult.fit/fitness/cult-transform

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Twitter: twitter.com/chuck_gopal

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Have feedback or ideas for the show? We’d love to hear from you!

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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 have better conversations with yourself, and so on. You'll find this a very therapeutic conversation!

For the full episode transcript: https://blog.cult.fit/posts/the-mental-physical-health-connect-with-psychologist-shama-shah

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Consult with expert coaches at cult.fit: https://www.cult.fit/fitness/cult-transform

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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 will be out every Wednesday, starting on 19 October.   We can't wait for you to hear what's coming!

Consult with expert coaches at the cult.fit: https://www.cult.fit/fitness/cult-transform

One Rep At A Time has turned 50! 

You’ll hear from cult trainers Rishabh Telang and Rahul Huidrom, sleep scientist Dr Satish Ramaiah, Olympian Nisha Millet, food author Krish Ashok, nutritionists Shona Prabhu and Chandni Haldurai, the head of Cult Transform Pooja Naik, my good friend Ajit Bhaskar, gyneac Dr Tanushree Pandey Padgaonkar, and fitness coach Vasudha Aggarwal. 

Phew - we hope you enjoy this one. Thank you for listening to our show till now, and we can’t wait to show you what we have planned next.

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