Repps Fitness

Getting fit (or fitter) isn’t always easy, and every journey is different. Sometimes, depending on lifestyle and health factors, it can take a while to reach one’s goals - whatever they are. But one thing is clear (and it’s worth reiterating): consistency is key
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This particular client started working out with us in April, without prior experience with (and being a little intimidated by) weight training
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By August, she was down 3 inches and 3.5 inches on her waist and hips respectively. All achieved just by showing up and eating right
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…and she lifted heavy. She dropped weight, inches, and gained strength and tone (see the difference between pictures 2 & 3!). For cardio, she walked a couple of times a week. Nothing crazy, and she didn’t get “bulky” (another misconception about weight training, especially amongst women. It’s very hard to put on bulk!)
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In summary: weight training is a critical addition to your exercise regime. Figure out how to fit it in, and stick to it. Combine it with cardio vascular exercise: this could be a walk or sport you like. Just make sure it’s something that you will stick to. Remember, the worst work out is the one you didn’t do
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, a good friend of ours, called us about a year ago in a bid to lose weight (he was ~91kg at the time, see image on right), get stronger and improve his blood markers, especially his triglycerides, which were high.
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That’s him on the left today, one year later. 20 kg lighter, and 7 inches down. Stronger (he went from being unable to deadlift 10kg without back pain to deadlifting 70kg for multiple reps). And healthier (triglycerides are normal!). He lost fat AND gained muscle - which often happens with beginners when they start strength training
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The best part? There was no magic pill. No fad diet. No “bio hack” (whatever that means). Just plain, old fashioned (and sometimes brutal) consistency.
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Gautam showed up for himself, and that allowed us to push him to improve his nutrition, plan his workouts, and make modifications when they were needed
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It wasn’t easy, but it was simple. One critical component, and we can’t stress this enough, was consistency. He didn’t always feel like working out, but he pushed himself - and in doing so he learned to listen to his body and also understood when he needed a break. Rest is just as important as exercise!
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The second thing is curiosity: he asked questions, did his own research, and asked for feedback. And not once, not ever, did he want to give up if he hit a plateau (because that happened too!)
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And slowly, but surely, the inches started coming off. The weights got heavier, and the bio markers got better. His improvements were slow, but sustainable - there’s no crash dieting or excessive exercising in our house!
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And this is where we are today - we’re not done, and never will be, but being on this journey with Gautam has been a privilege and deeply humbling learning experience for us as advisors.
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So thank you, Gautam, for trusting us with your health (and sanity? Maybe we took it from you 😶), and it only goes up from here 💪🏽
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It’s more than just working out. It’s also exchanging stories - of work, of travel, of life. Here they’re exchanging stories of Himalayan treks
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The connections built here are unlike any other. Members become friends, friends become members, and the circle grows.
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The best part is it happens organically - across ages and cultures. It’s a privilege we do not take lightly.
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Happy Monday y’all! Hope everyone is feeling good!
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We’ve been getting a lot of questions about (1) whether we’re open and (2) whether it’s safe to work out after recovering from covid.
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(1) YES we’re open! There was a moment when the government considered shutting down gyms for a while in January, but ended up not doing that. So, we’re operating at 50% capacity and with a mask mandate in place
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(2) is it safe to work out after recovering from covid 19? In general, yes, but of course this would depend on your general health and the severity of your illness. Mostly our members resume working out about a week after recovery, and start slowly - as low as 50% of the intensity they were originally at - and then build from there. If you’ve recovered from covid, and are considering venturing back into the gym, check with your physician about safest way to do so given your health needs.
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That was emotional. We’ll be back tomorrow. 50%, as always. Fully vaccinated. Masks. Sorry for the drama.

This ain’t our first rodeo. It isn’t yours either. If you want to wait until gyms open up again, that’s ok. If you want to train online, we’re right here with you. Whatever it is, we’ll make it work. We’ll post our online training schedule soon and reach out individually about pending balances.

Our year (and yours) in review:
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Finding new strength, breaking mental and physical barriers, defying gravity, defying the odds, playing with new equipment, playing with each other, making new friends. And, above all, punching our way through a pretty tough, but rewarding, 2021.
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We’re proud of you. Thank you for sticking it out. And here’s looking to a stronger, fitter 2022. Happy New Year, Repps Fam!
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it takes a village to keep this place running. We’re so lucky to have a friendly, dedicated and knowledgeable team that not only pushes Repps’ members to do better, but is also instrumental in keeping them engaged. We couldn’t do it alone. We spotlight our members often, but it’s time to showcase the wonderful people who make Repps what it is.
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So who are they? Each day this week, we’ll feature one member of our team.
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Anil (who doesn’t have Instagram), is the other head trainer who manages the evening shift. Originally from Sangamner, near Nashik, he’s our most experienced trainer - he’s trained professionally since around 2007/08. Anil joined the Repps team in 2015, and is a father to a baby girl, Laavya. At the gym, he can often be seen coaxing to lift heavier. Sometimes, he succeeds.
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it takes a village to keep this place running. We’re so lucky to have a friendly, dedicated and knowledgeable team that not only pushes Repps’ members to do better, but is also instrumental in keeping them engaged. We couldn’t do it alone. We spotlight our members often, but it’s time to showcase the wonderful people who make Repps what it is.
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So who are they? Each day this week, we’ll feature one member of our team.
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You probably saw our story on a couple of days ago - he recently won the bronze in a kickboxing competition! He’s been a training professional since 2017, and has been with Repps since 2018. A martial arts enthusiast, he’s done Judo since he was a child, and is a brown belt who won bronze in the Nationals in 2013! While Prasad trains Repps members in the evenings, he works as a kickboxing trainer in the mornings, and competes on occasion. So far, he’s participated in two kickboxing competitions.
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