🎙️ Beyond Fitness | Life Beyond The Gym Floor | Ft. Vikas Malpute

Welcome to Beyond Fitness, a podcast where I sit down with people from fitness industry, to explore their journeys, fitness philosophies, explore the mindset, discipline, lifestyle, challenges, and experiences that shape a truly fit and fulfilling life. Through honest conversations, real stories, and practical insights, Vikas goes beyond the surface of fitness to discover what it really takes to become stronger — physically, mentally, and emotionally. 🎯 In this series, we explore: • The mindset behind lasting fitness • Discipline, consistency & motivation • Health, lifestyle & personal growth • Real struggles and breakthrough moments • Lessons from fitness and life • Stories that inspire you to go beyond your limits Whether you're starting your fitness journey, working toward a bigger goal, or simply looking for inspiration to become a better version of yourself — Beyond Fitness is for you. 👍 If you enjoyed this conversation, please Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more inspiring conversations with leaders from across industries. TIME STAMPS : 0:00 Introduction 1:17 Welcome Vikas Sir to Zara Hatke People 1:33 Strength training vs. cardio: why they go hand-in-hand 3:02 Physically fit vs. medically fit 4:42 Fit vs. healthy: what's the difference? 5:32 Trends: high protein, low carb, intermittent fasting 6:12 His honest take on protein powders & supplements 8:46 From power electronics diploma to fitness career 9:02 Childhood, Kho-Kho, and early inspiration 10:31 Starting his first gym in 1999 11:11 The shift to full-time personal training 13:01 Family support behind the journey 13:43 Wife's first marathon, son's cycling 14:03 Free running group at Nivara Gym 16:12 Injury, cycling, and the road to Ironman 16:59 First trip to Goa — by cycle 17:22 Learning to swim & first triathlon 17:43 Completing his first half-Ironman (2019, Goa) 18:00 His daily training schedule 19:51 Hydration & nutrition guidance for runners 21:46 Post-COVID fitness fads: "65-day challenges" and quick fixes 23:07 Future plans: a holistic approach to training 24:41 What makes Nivara different from other gyms 25:34 Training philosophy passed down from his mentor 26:45 What he looks for when hiring new trainers 27:56 Moving from fitness to wellness — Indian roots 28:37 Rapid fire round 31:17 Closing thoughts 📲 Connect with me: 📸 Instagram: 🔗   / jarahatkepeoplepodcast   📘 Facebook: 🔗 https://facebook.com/ jarahatkepeoplepodcast About: I am Aarati Marathe the creator of Jarahatkepeople Podcast, where I bring conversations with inspiring individuals who are creating impact in their fields. Through Beyond Fitness, a series under Jarahatkepeople Podcast, I sit down with people from Fitness Industry to explore their journeys, lessons, and the ideas shaping the world of Fitness. #BeyondFitness #VikasMalpute #FitnessJourney #Mindset #Discipline #HealthAndWellness #PersonalGrowth #FitnessMotivation #LifeBeyondFitness