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Hill Repeats are no joke. It was especially brutal owing to the >80% humidity, and my choice of a hill with a 261 m ascent in 400 metres 😅😅 To greater strength and higher VO2 maxes 🍻 (at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbVF5MQvaHA/?utm_medium=tumblr

2021 1. Consistency is more important than perfection: Don’t we all struggle with this one? After spending a good amount of my life trying to be perfect in everything from the words I speak to the routines I try to establish — I can safely say that perfect is not the answer. Real deal lies in the power of consistency. Small baby steps but one day at a time. That’s my focus this year 2022. 2. Just ‘go go go’ is not the approach: This past year, I saw many people around me trying to work harder than they’re supposed to. My biggest learning from that? Plan diligently, take things slow and steady. 3. Always keep learning, up-skilling and re-skilling: Complacency / comfort zone is deadlier than a fatal disease. (sort of) 4. Learn to say no: Admittedly, saying no is something I’ve not been good at. This year, my focus will also be to say no especially when it costs my peace of mind. Learn to say no and care for yourself. 5. Keep in touch with your friends: These past 2 years have taught us that life is truly short. Keeping in touch with near and dear ones is a constant work in progress. I hope we can find time to call those school buddies even if for a simple Hi. (at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYLlpMFlZHM/?utm_medium=tumblr

Swipe right to the last slide ➡️ ✅160 pounds ✅177 pounds ❌190 pounds That was the weight progression of my front squats. I was trying to find my Personal Record weight, and I thought 190 pounds would be easy for me but looked like I bailed. ☹️ But that’s how I learned the reality and it gave me an opportunity to do some work and further hone my strength to get better. Every setback is a stepping stone - sounds good in theory but it’s better in action. Trust me! That evening, I went back home and reflected on my journey with weight training. But lifting weights is more than hitting numbers, how every setback is a stepping stone, and why I feel driven & empowered to keep going back to gym to try harder than the previous day ☺️ I’m grateful for all my setbacks. It makes me - me. 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼 https://www.instagram.com/p/CW05NohPqCw/?utm_medium=tumblr

Throwback to Manali back in 2016. A time when we were free, traveled to beautiful places, and explored different culture. 😇 This was a road trip that’ll forever be etched in my heart. A memory I still very much cherish. It was Spiti road trip I took with my friend @sayanta1010 😁🤙🏼 #buddyforlife Dada, you remember this trip? 😬 (at The Johnson's Cafe & Hotel, Manali) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSuBwz3FbE8/?utm_medium=tumblr

What do you do when you're stuck in a lockdown? Workout in the corridor!! 🤟 Hope the neighbors weren't disturbed 🤞 Who knows, maybe I'll get a complaint tomorrow hahaha! 🤣 In all seriousness, this is called JUGAAD (meaning: a flexible approach to solve a problem) - It's in the Oxford dictionary. Look it up ✔️ 💥WORKOUT I DID: Reps: 30-20-10 Double dumbbell lunges Burpees Want to know the trick to get through this workout? Drop "yes" in the comment & I'll share my trick with you 💪 (at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRolKs8F1PJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

Breathing and changing ropes in the middle of an intense session 🤙🏼😋 Jump rope for life! 🏃🏻‍♂️ What’s your favourite workout? 😬 ✅ Jump ropes I use @crossropejumpropes (at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRjDBx1Fj_e/?utm_medium=tumblr

RIP Milkha Singh, India's first track-and-field athlete and the first one from India to be qualified for Olympics. He was and is a constant source of inspiration for sports and fitness. He was known to be a humble, warm, down to earth person 🙏❤️ Some of my favourite inspirational words from the "Flying Sikh" are: 💥 "Daily exercise and diet control are the two key factors behind a healthy life and if you continue to do this, you won’t need to visit a doctor in your lifetime" 💥 "Hatho ki lakeeron se zindagi nahi badalti (Without hard-work, dedication and willpower, no one can achieve their goals). Anyone can become anything if they have the will power and courage to do something.” 💥 "I do two things for fitness. 1. Every disease forms through the stomach. If your stomach is alright then no disease can touch you. No.2 is Exercise. It pertinent for everyone," Hope you received all the inspiration needed to start your fitness journey? If Milkha Singh urged us to take care of ourselves, then that's all the inspiration we need. Agreed? Stay healthy, Stay fit! 🤝 The words "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" will always ring in our ears for many many years! 👏💪👌🙏 To read FIVE inspirational tips from Milkha Singh, click on the link in my bio to read the latest blog 💪 (at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQVQ9r9lZ1R/?utm_medium=tumblr

"Being 20, I would’ve never assumed I’d get a heart attack from pre-workout, just because you see it online, even if it’s 'fitness influencers' doing it, doesn’t mean it’s safe. Being young doesn’t mean we’re invincible." Read the full story on the latest blog. Click the link in our bio. (at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQRIqMlF2wx/?utm_medium=tumblr

Here’s an easy oatmeal recipe for you. Nothing fancy, just like “ghar ka khaana”, this is going to be a real charmer especially if you’re pressed for time and have a zoom call to attend but need a quick, healthy breakfast. Recipe: 1. Heat some water. In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup oats, protein powder with the hot water. Close the bowl with a lid or a plate. 2. Wait for the oats to cook by itself. Takes 5 to 10 minutes. 3. Once you think the oats have softened, just add some milk (optional), fruits of choice, peanut butter or nuts. 4. Done! ✅ Comment: what’s you go-to lazy breakfast? (at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQGkm6alzlc/?utm_medium=tumblr

Some experts say you can stop wearing face masks once you're fully vaccinated. Do you agree? :O (at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CP8WtEelzg8/?utm_medium=tumblr

Throwing it way back to pre-Covid times when things were easier, there were no face masks to wear, meet and greet anyone, travel anywhere. Life was simpler. Wish we could go back to that life soon. ❤️ (at Mount Batur) https://www.instagram.com/p/CP3LE9Klrda/?utm_medium=tumblr

Comment your favourite self-care technique during lockdown. (at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPngAcrlPTz/?utm_medium=tumblr

Translation: Restaurant guy: “Who ordered this plate of dumplings?” Emotional customer takes her order after enduring a long-ass lockdown. Here in Malaysia, there’s a full lockdown starting from June 1-14. So, where ever you are, stay safe, get vaccinated, and hope we get to eat our favourite food outside with a peace of mind. Cheers. https://www.instagram.com/p/CPijtAcFg7o/?utm_medium=tumblr

This is the reality of being a gym junkie! Hands scraped, calluses formed while gripping a barbell! One important fact I read about calluses due to weightlifting is, “Your skin also adapts to the stress of barbell training by forming rough, tough calluses on your hands where you grip the barbell. Calluses aren't just dermatological badges of honor. They help protect your hands from the barbell and allow you to get a better grip on it. You need calluses to lift heavy.” Uploaded this photos to show you the dirty reality behind all the pretty pictures you see on Instagram. Social media creates a lovely rose-tinted picture of how our lives are supposed to be. Don’t forget behind every perfect picture, there are a lot of struggles and pain. Also, we live in a world where there are apps to “fabricate” 6 packs on a person who probably would have never worked out. So you get the gist, right? (at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/COIpEM_FFBq/?igshid=1sdli41lrxv3m

Crossfit Open 2021 has come to an end but not my spirit! 🤩 For 3 weeks, the entire world came together as a community to participate in some of the most inclusive fitness competitions — testing our endurance, strength, and power. 🙌 Personally, for me, it was 3 weeks of sweat, sweat, and more sweat! Learned a lot about my mental strength, physical capacity, fitness level, and so much more. From being a person who could not bother to move his ass for 10 minutes per day to undergo a grueling fitness test is something I feel very humbled about!🙃 Although my rank is just a number on the leaderboard, it only gives me an idea of how far I've come and how much more I can push forward next year! 😎 For now, all I can say is falling in love with fitness is something that happens to me every single day. I hope to continue sharing my fitness journey with you. Hope you take away something from each of my posts :) Cheers!! (at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNSXE_ZF2yz/?igshid=zlhpv95cp43t

This workout, after a heavy 4x10 Deadlift session was extremely taxing. 😅😅 Started the run with a speed of 15km/hr, and by the end had reduced it to 13.5km/hr 🏃🏻‍♂️ The barbell weight I used was 125 lbs / 56.7 kg My times / round (in minutes): 2:48 2:57 2.58 2:46 Maximum Heart Rate (HR) : 177 bpm Calories Burnt : 161 HR Recovery (in 2 mins) : 115 bpm Do this try one out, and let me know your scores in the comments section. (at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMHtHNFFQZR/?igshid=faav2fkpkr0j

A quick 14 minute AMRAP this week 20 Push Ups 15 Deadlifts 20 Sit-Ups My score - 5 rounds + 6 reps The push ups became spicy very fast. Do take breaks much before failure to continue going for the entire duration of the WOD. (at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLwn5bkl71U/?igshid=9u2e0xj0px25