FITtalk with coach Sheba
By Sheba Devaraj
Welcome to FitTalk with me Sheba! I'm a certified strength coach/fitness trainer and am totally passionate about what I do! I'm an ACE certified personal trainer, Crossfit L1 trainer, EKFA L1 &2 trainer, NESTA wellness and weight management specialist and Super Body Super Body personal trainer. I've been in the IT industry for the longest time, my last as a game producer, before I took on my passion. Im going to be in a dialogue with interesting people as well as a monologue on health and fitness. Write to me on what you think!
FITtalk with coach ShebaMay 13, 2024
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Pick the right weight for your workout
In this episode, let’s learn how to pick the right weight for your workout. Often, we’re clueless about the weight for the prescribed workout. While a coach can help with this, understanding the logic behind it can help you improve your strength.
May 13, 202406:45
What’s your grip?
Want to improve your deadlifts? Try the different grips and see which one gives you a better lift:
Apr 22, 202405:43
Biomechanics of running
Most of us like to run. Understanding the basic biomechanics of running could help you run optimally without any injuries.
Apr 15, 202407:14
Importance of training the respiratory muscles
Post COVID there’s so much awareness on improving and managing lung function. In this episode, I’m discussing on how to train the respiratory muscles and what happens when you do train them!
Apr 08, 202406:59
Five tips to “ageing well”
Worried about growing old? Listen to this episode to understand how you can prepare yourself from now to enjoy your senior years!
Apr 01, 202410:59
What does “engage your core” mean?
A cue that’s given very often, and a cue il that’s not completed understood mostly. Let’s understand what it actually means and how it helps us!
Mar 25, 202405:59
What does progress mean?
Progress at the gym looks different for each one. I’m discussing some of the most important points of progress. Let me know what you think!
Mar 18, 202407:51
5 things that mean you’re doing well in life
Yayyy this is my 50th episode! I am super thrilled. The best way to celebrate I thought was to make a grateful episode. Most often, we forget to pause and appreciate our life, let’s take time to do that NOW!
Mar 12, 202405:50
What does transformation mean to you?
This is a question I put up in my insta story and got some very interesting responses. Let’s discuss!
Mar 04, 202405:33
Embrace discipline for growth
We brush discipline aside and wonder why we don’t see results! In this episode, I’m sharing three points that’ll help you embrace discipline for your overall growth.
Feb 28, 202405:33
How much is too much?
I’m answering three interesting questions on how much to workout? How often and if rest is necessary. Listen to the episode and let me know your comments!
Feb 19, 202404:08
Eating clean without hating food
We’ve all had our share of bad relationship with food, especially when trying to lose weight. I’m sharing my views on how we can mend this and build a better bond with food.
Feb 11, 202405:01
Should you workout with shoes or without?
This is an ongoing debate. Hear me out discussing pros and cons of both! And let me know if it helped you:
Feb 05, 202406:07
Mental well-being over physical health
Why is your mental well-being more important than physical health? Is it that important? I’m talking about five points that’ll help you understand why and also fix it.
Jan 29, 202406:57
Cardio vs conditioning
I’m discussing the difference between cardio and metabolic conditioning and how useful each one is!
Jan 15, 202406:07
Are you playing hide and seek with results?
Are you working on your fitness goals but your results seem to be evading you? I’m sharing 5 simple ways to sort this! Enjoy the podcast.
Jan 08, 202403:59
Stress from Information Overload
Listen up on what is information overload and how you can manage the stress caused by it.
Oct 05, 202207:04
What should “training” mean to you?
Training could mean differently to each person. Here’s my take on what it should mean to you!
Sep 28, 202206:13
FitTalk with a doc- Working out post-Covid and fitness as a lifesttle
Dr. Arasi Maran, an Interventional Cardiologist, shares her thoughts on working out post-Covid, lung capacity and making workouts as part of your lifestyle.
Jul 06, 202114:44
FitTalk with Dr. Shraddha, Dermatologist
Loose skin after weight loss is a concern for many. Dr. Shraddha explains how we can avoid the situation as well as face it when we are left with loose skin. Listen to us converse and share your thoughts.
Jun 29, 202111:37
FitTalk with Dr. Arasi Maran- working out with a heart condition
FitTalk with a Doc- an interview with Dr. Arasi Maran, an Interventional Cardiologist on working out with a heart condition. She also tells us about improving our lung capacity and the importance of workouts in our daily lives.
Jun 23, 202115:34
Me Vs Me- 5 tips to stay motivated to workout
We’re often looking for some motivational pointers to help us get out workouts done. Sometimes we have no clue and give up. I’m giving 5 tips straightway! I’m sure you’ll find your muse in these. Good luck!
Jun 07, 202105:04
Me Vs Me - acknowledging your mental space
Mental health is so important these days. More than ever. From my little knowledge from CBT for coaching, I’m sharing a few points on how we can overcome these strange times by embracing ourselves.
May 20, 202104:41
Me Vs Me - Why is her/his gain better than mine?
Me Vs Me is an interesting series of mini-podcasts on intrinsic and extrinsic issues with our fitness goals. Listen to how you can figure out why you aren’t progressing in your fitness goal, as much as your peer.
May 10, 202106:39
Three dimensions of weight loss
Weight-loss doesn’t happen over night. It’s not something we can do mindlessly either. I’m talking about the three important dimensions of weight management in this episode.
Nov 26, 202005:34
Fit during festivals- five ways to manage your weight during the festive season
Diwali is here and so is the season of festivals. It doesn't just end here but goes on till the year-end until January.
I love sweets and I go through the same issue as you. That's why I thought I'd do this episode of FitTalk on facing sweet temptations.
I love sweets and I go through the same issue as you. That's why I thought I'd do this episode of FitTalk on facing sweet temptations.
Nov 12, 202006:39
Bursting 5 fitness myth bubbles
Did you believe these? These are 5 myths that are still prevalent and I’m surprised. Listen to me break these bubbles and tell you what’s right. Don’t forget to share with your friends and family.
Oct 17, 202006:30
Don’t do these 5 things if you want to reach tour goal weight
Attaining your goal weight is most often a task-abandonned-midway. While motivation seems to be the single most reason quoted there are some reasons that point back at you. Yes you!
Listen to me discuss where exactly you could be falling off the wagon and how you could stay focussed.
Listen to me discuss where exactly you could be falling off the wagon and how you could stay focussed.
Oct 04, 202008:47
More workouts for more weight loss
If only that was possible! Overtraining syndrome is a sly guy. We train like Rocky and expect miraculous weightloss, instead, we end up with fatigue and training failure. In this episode, I tell you what causes this syndrome and how we can save yourself from it.
Sep 27, 202004:44
Cues- are you being mindful?
Are you being present and mindful when your trainers cues you? As much as it’s important for a trainer to cue, it is essential for the client to listen and participate. Listen to me talk about your 50:50 part in cues.
Jun 28, 202008:55
Healthy eyes; healthy life
An interesting conversation with Dr. Vinod Nathaniel, MBBS MS Ophthalmology, Eye Surgeon and a certified Personal trainer. He shares with us info on good eye health, food that compliments and managing small eye problems at home during COVID times.
May 24, 202018:12
Bodybuilding - from dream to a career and all that it takes - with Mr. Biglee Murali
Glamorous and coveted- bodybuilding is many a man and a woman’s dream. How do you pursue that dream? What does it take to be a winner? What should you do? This and more is what Mr. Biglee, former bodybuilder with 15 years of experience in coaching, shares with us!
Apr 14, 202021:33
FitTalk with Sheba- lockdown and Intermittent Fasting with Mr. Arun Kumar
Mr. Arun Kumar talks to me about Intermittent fasting and how you can do it correctly; and how you can use the lockdown phase to start small. There’s so much info online, this talk will definitely clear all your basic doubts. (Note: This is a bi-lingual conversation. You can always write in to clear your queries.)
Apr 11, 202024:23
FitTalk with Coach Sheba - Fit at home
Lockdown, quarantine, boredom- is all we hear. But here we are discussing the importance of working out at home and what motivates them to actually workout. Mythili, Prob and Karthika are in a discussion with me!
Apr 04, 202021:25
FitTalk with Smitha Murthy - embracing change
Smitha is a happiness coach and she tells us how we can embrace this global change and how we can stay happy immaterial of what we define happiness as.
Mar 28, 202015:52
FitBit with coach Sheba- getting through the corona phase
We’re all in this together. It’s a phase and this too shall pass. I’m sharing 3 simple ways to get through the global epidemic.
Mar 21, 202003:32
FitBit with Coach Sheba - 5 things to look for in a trainer
Let’s talk about how you could go about looking for a trainer. I’m sharing 5 important points that you need to check . Easy, simple and useful!
Mar 14, 202007:03
FitBit with Coach Sheba - the real junk, the real deal
I’m talking about junk, yes the real junk that we all need to get rid of. Have you thought of why we need junk?! Listen to me tell you how to lead a clean life.
Mar 07, 202005:28
FitTalk with Sheba
Many of us are runners- newbies and intermediates. This one’s for all of you. Running is free and you should enjoy it. But here’s how you can do it without injuring yourself.
Sep 25, 201906:24
FitTalk with Sheba- Curb your period cravings
It’s not odd to crave specific food items before and during your period time. I’m talking about what happens to your body hat triggers the craving and how you can face it!
Aug 29, 201904:06
FitTalk with Sheba - Getting over your gym phobia
Oh the fears we have when we think of getting to a gym! Is it just you and me? Nah! There’s a whole lot of us. I’m talking about how to over come gym phobia and start off your fitness journey!
Aug 21, 201904:52
FitBits with Sheba - The secret to losing weight!
Everyone wants to know the secret. I've got interesting tips and a super happy news that's going to make you kick start your fitness lifestyle in style!
Apr 23, 201904:09
FitBits with Coach Sheba - How to lose your arm fat?
Not really arm fat! Im talking about spot reduction and how you can achieve an aesthetic body! Let me know what you think!
Apr 10, 201905:20
FitBits - How much is too much or too less workout?
Often we winder why the workout felt easy or too much. Its just got to do with how you manage your weights as against your work capacity. Listen to this episode to know more!
Apr 03, 201909:16
FitBits - 5 ways to energize yourself this summer!
This is the first episode of the brand new FitBits segment. Im so exicted to be sharing quick tips on health and fitness related topics. Let me know you guys think!!
Mar 30, 201904:25
FitTalk with Dr. Vijay Kumar
Dr. Vijay is an experienced Pediatrician and an ardent runner. I'm in conversation with him on physical and mental health of children and breaking some common myths that people still believe. He shares some interesting insights and important guidelines on ensuring a better life for the children of today!
Mar 16, 201922:41
FitTalk with Girija Venkatesan
A very happy women's day to all thr women oit there! This episode ia special cos im in conversation with my inspiration - Girija. You gotto listen to know what I mean. Get inspired guys! Cheers!
Mar 09, 201915:03
FitTalk with Jaya - yoga, strength and healthy life
Jaya, an experienced yoga instructor, is in conversation with me on the goodness of yoga and how to combine yoga and strength training for weight management.
Mar 02, 201932:06
Nutrition and weight loss with Jyotsna John
NEW PODCAST EPISODE ALERT
This topic is another of everyone's favorites - nutrition. It's both overrated and misunderstood all at the same time. So, I'm in conversation with Jyotsna from The Unit, who's a strength and conditioning coach and holds a nutrition certification. She threw some interesting insights on basic nutrition and how we can sustain a healthy eating plan for life.
Listen to us discuss the most relevant nutrition topics and let us know what you think.
This topic is another of everyone's favorites - nutrition. It's both overrated and misunderstood all at the same time. So, I'm in conversation with Jyotsna from The Unit, who's a strength and conditioning coach and holds a nutrition certification. She threw some interesting insights on basic nutrition and how we can sustain a healthy eating plan for life.
Listen to us discuss the most relevant nutrition topics and let us know what you think.
Feb 23, 201926:37
Women's Health and more with Dr. Wahida Suresh
Everything that women need to understand- from PCOS, working out during periods to the importance of strength training, we're discussing all of it and more!
Feb 02, 201928:57