The Health Project by cult.fit
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
National Almond Day Special | Health Tips by Ritika Samaddar | cult
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrate National Almond Day with cult and Almond Board of California! In this fireside chat, Ritika Samaddar, Chief Clinical Nutritionist at Max Hea...
Ep 06: Spine Health For Desk Jockeys with Dr Prathap Addageethala
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the crucial role of spine health on the path to overall well-being in this enlightening podcast episode, hosted by Shwetambari Shetty and fe...
Ep 05: Importance of fitness for natural conception
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unveil the significance of fitness in the journey towards natural conception in this insightful podcast episode hosted by Shwetambari Shetty and feat...
Ep 04: Self Care Starts with Skin Care
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the secrets to healthy skin and some important skin care tips in this engaging podcast episode featuring Dr. Chytra and host Shwetambari ...
Ep 03: Tips for Spine Health & Longevity by Dr. Prathap Addageethala
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the secrets to a pain-free and healthy spine in this engaging podcast episode featuring Dr. Prathap and host Shwetambari Shetty. A renowned chi...
Ep 02: The Importance of Rest During Periods by Dr. Mahesh Jayaraman
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 2 of The Health Project, Our Host Shwetambari Shetty is in conversation with an IAFFH Certified Functional Hormone Specialist, Dr Mahesh J...
Ep 01: Fit Again: A Journey Back to Health
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 58: How cycling helps fitness: With cycling coach Miten Thakkar
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 favouri...
Ep 57: Boxing for better endurance and fitness: with Mujtaba Kamal
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 anyo...
Ep 56: The benefits of plant-based meat: With Sohil Wazir and Dr. Navneet Singh Deora of Blue Tribe Foods
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Ep 55: The benefits of yoga are not a stretch! A conversation with Naveen Sharma
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 reaso...
Ep 54: From a hardcore non-vegetarian to a vegan entrepreneur: The story of Arthi Deiva of STRIVE
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 53: Why the right work-out apparel matters: A chat with the Cultsport team
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Ep 52: How sports massages can help recovery: With Dr Rizwan Khan of Kinspire Sports Clinic
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A specialised kind of massage that aids recovery and muscle-building. Often associated with elite athletes, sports massages are useful for folks just ...
Ep 51: The connect between mental health and physical fitness: With Psychologist Shama Shah
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 the...
Welcome back to One Rep At A Time!
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
51: Ep 050 - The best of our show - so far
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
50: Ep 049 - Beat food marketers at their own game: With Shashank Mehta from The Whole Truth
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's face it - food marketers can be devious. Finding new words for sugar, hyping up numbers, overplaying ingredients, and taking full advantage of t...
49: Ep 048 - Staying fit while on vacation: With Kunal Rajput
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ak...
48: Ep 047 - A fitness AMA: With Rahul Basak and Chandni Haldurai
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
47: Ep 046 - Weaving in fitness into a busy life: An interview with Ajit Bhaskar
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
46: Ep 045 - A small announcement
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
45: Ep 044 - Hacking the circadian rhythm for better sleep
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our bodies’ activities are determined by a natural cycle of wakefulness and sleep - the circadian cycle. Understanding it a bit better can help us s...
44: Ep 043 - The deal with insulin sensitivity
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
43: Ep 042 - Toxins that affect gut health
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 imp...
42: Ep 041 - How old are you… Biologically?
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 biolo...
41: Ep 040 - A gyneac and fitness coach tell us about women’s fitness: With Dr Tanushree Pandey & Vasudha Aggarwal
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 lo...
40: Ep 039 - Weight loss for working moms
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 wo...
39: Ep 038 - How does menopause affect weight loss?
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re talking about things specific to women. The men and heartily encouraged to join in! Weight loss during menopause can be difficul...
38: Ep 037 - Losing baby weight, postpartum
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
37: Ep 036 - Can you lose weight with PCOS?
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Women’s week special! This week, we’re talking about things specific to women. The men and heartily encouraged to join in! In the first episode...
36: Ep 035 - Hacking the Indian Kitchen: The interview with Krish Ashok
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’d all be a little better off (and healthier off!) if we understood how food works. How it was grown, how it was marketed, what happens to it when...
35: Ep 034 - HEP is hip: How the Healthy Eating Plate can help you eat healthy
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are lots of diets and stuff out there that can be confusing. So if we were to pick one thing, just ONE thing, to help you eat healthier, it woul...
34: Ep 033 - Beating temptations: How do I stop craving that chocolate bar!
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s get one thing out of the way - all of us have temptations. The trick is how to manage them, (until some genius comes up with a magic pill). In...
33: Ep 032 - Right size your meal: How to make sure you have just the correct amount of food
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the easiest ways to overeat is by not having portion control. Having a smaller plate, using katoris and investing in a weighing scale can reall...
32: Ep 031 - Put a label on it: Why you should read nutritional info on the pack
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The front of the pack has lots of cool terms and claims. The truth, however, is in the back of the pack on a boring-looking table. In this episode, De...
31: Ep 030 - We chat with a sports nutritionist: Our interview with Shona Prabhu
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shona Prabhu is a practicing Sports and Wellness Nutritionist, who has worked for the Delhi Capitals (IPL Team), the Indian hockey teams (men’s and ...
30: Ep 029 - If vegan, you can! Can you lose weight on a plant-based diet?
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to shed those kilos on an entirely plant-based diet? It is possible - as long as micros and macros are taken care of. Your host, Deepak...
29: Ep 028 - The keto good health: Is the low-carb high-fat diet for you?
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve certainly heard about the fad called the keto diet and the magical weight loss it promises. Is it all that it’s made out to be? How does it...
28: Ep 027 - Calorie Cycling: An easy technique to stay within your limits
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sticking to 1500 calories a day in and day out can be tiring and monotonous. One way to solve that is to shift the focus from daily to weekly. In this...
27: Ep 026 - IF and only IF: An introduction to Time-Restricted Eating and Intermittent Fasting
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How about a diet that focuses on when rather than what? Time-restricted eating or intermittent fasting has become pretty popular as a simple diet (eat...
26: Ep 025 - A Health Psychologist on stress: We speak to Pooja Naik
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To wrap up this week, where we’ve been speaking about stress and its various aspects, your host Deepak aka Chuck speaks to Pooja Naik. Pooja is a he...
25: Ep 024 - Mind it! How mindfulness can help weight loss.
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Being more aware of what we eat, why we eat, and how our body feels when we eat can go a long way in helping us lose weight. Today’s episode is all ...
24: Ep 023 - Exercise hearts the mind: Can physical stress reduce mental stress?
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Working out is great for your body in many ways. But did you know it could also help you de-stress? And not just in terms of making you feel better. Y...
23: Ep 022 - All in the gut: Why stress can affect digestion
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we continue our un-stressful week looking at stress and how it can affect your weight loss. Today, we look at the fascinating connection betwee...
22: Ep 021 - Blame evolution: How stress can lead to weight gain
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The last thing we want to do is stress you out about stress - so take a deep breath first. Cool? Cool. Stress is something that we all would rather no...
21: Ep 020 - The Nisha Millet Interview: One lap at a time!
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We at One Rep at A Time are delighted to present to you an interview with Olympian, Arjuna Awardee, and national record holder, Nisha Millet. Nisha re...
20: Ep 019 - The impact of unhealthy habits
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
All week, we’ve spoken about good habits and how to build them. It’s equally important to identify our unhealthy habits and work towards letting g...
19: Ep 018 - Atomic Habits (for weight loss)
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most influential and recommended books in recent years is Atomic Habits, by James Clear. It’s full of pithy, useful, and actionable advic...
18: Ep 017 - The three components of a habit
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
By now, when you hear the intro of this podcast, you know Deepak’s voice is coming and you’re going to hear about fitness. And that’s because it...
17: Ep 016 - Habit by bit: The power of compounding.
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world” - Albert Einstein. Compounding is magical. When something we do becomes a habit, its benefi...
16: Ep 015 - Dr Satish Ramaiah and Rahul Huidrom on sleep and recovery
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep and recovery are often under-looked parts of a fitness journey. While, in fact, they can enhance workouts and life in general. To discuss this, ...
15: Ep 014 - Sleep right, sleep tight: A few tips for sleeping better
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve spoken about the importance of sleep on this show before. Now, Chuck gives you a few practical tips on how to get better sleep. From keeping d...
14: Ep 013 - Why sleep is needed for exercise recovery
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You cannot have a healthy exercise routine or healthy life without good sleep. In this episode, your host Deepak aka Chuck breaks it all down for you:...
13: Ep 012 - The role of protein in recovery
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re on a fitness regimen of any kind, chances are you have heard about the importance of protein! So… What exactly is it? Do you need to thu...
12: Ep 011 - Recover Up: Why you need a rest day
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The more enthusiastic of us might feel like we should work out every day. But that might actually be detrimental to your weight loss plans! In this ep...
11: Ep 010 - We speak to a nutritionist: The interview with Chandni Haldurai
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, Deepak speaks to cult’s lead nutritionist, Chandni Haldurai about the different ways to approach nutrition and the importance of ...
10: Ep 009 - Your body’s consultant: How a coach can help you get to your fitness goals.
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With so much information online and variables for your fitness journey, it can get overwhelming and confusing. Here’s where a fitness coach can help...
9: Ep 008 - The sugar rush: Everything you need to know about the S word in 5 minutes!
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alright, we finally need to talk about this. Are different sugars different? Why are we so addicted to it? Is addicted the right word to use? ...
8: Ep 007 - A few bites: Understanding snacking and whether it’s good for you.
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
5 PM? Stomach rumbling? We’ve all been there. Snacks aren’t necessarily evil, but there are a few things to keep in mind. Deepak scours the scie...
7: Ep 006 - Out, damned craving: Why do we get them and what can we do about it?
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You’re not human if you’ve never dreamed of a gooey chocolate cake or that bag of chips in your pantry. Cravings are natural. In this episode, Dee...
6: Ep 005 - Are cardio and strength training both needed for weight loss? Rishabh Telang tells us.
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the first interview of this podcast, cult founder and fitness expert Rishabh Telang join me, Deepak. He answers my questions about what cardio and ...
5: Ep 004 - Getting Meta(bolism): Can you hack your body to lose more weight?
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever thought your body just isn’t made for losing weight, this episode is for you. Deepak takes you through what metabolism is, how you ...
4: Ep 003 - Should you count your calories?
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As long as there has been weight loss, there’s been an attempt to track how much one eats. Calorie counting sure has its advantages, but is it right...
3: Ep 002 - Summer Bummer: Is working out in the heat better for weight loss?
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is summer really the best time to lose weight? The answer is a combination of yes and no - but mostly no. What it actually results in is water wei...
2: Ep 001 - Shed Right: Setting realistic weight loss goals
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The temptation is to always lose the maximum amount of weight as quickly as possible. Not only is that dangerous, but it’s also unsustainable - thos...
1: Ep 000 - Welcome to One Rep At A Time : Warm Up Episode!
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fitness isn’t just about lifting weights and doing cardio (though those are important!). It’s also about eating well, sleeping enough, managing st...