In this episode, Mukesh Bansal (Founder Myntra and Cult.Fit) is in conversation with Ms. Shwetambari Shetty, one of the leading pioneers of the fitness realm in India. A professional trainer and dance enthusiast, Shwetambari’s journey is a testament to pure hard work and determination.

Co-founding The Tribe, one of the fastest emerging fitness clubs in India was a leap of faith, one that Ms. Shetty looks back on fondly. Hailing from a middle class family and defying the expectations of marrying in early 20’s, Ms. Shetty also talks about what it is like to be a woman in the fitness world. She also talks about experiencing childbirth at the age of 40 and her advice for all the women out there trying to learn on the way and figure out both their professional and private lives.

Watch till the end to get the most out of this conversation between two believers in exponential impact and fitness lovers.

00:00 - 01:00 Sneak Peak of the Episode!
01:01 - 2:35 Introducing our Guest: Ms. Shwetambari Shetty
2:36 - 6:10 How did Shwetambari start her fitness journey?
6:11 - 10:19 Learning on the way: Working at HSBC
10:20 - 13:55 Childbirth at the age of 40
13:56 - 23:55 Defying the expectations throughout the journey
23:56 - 30:07 Experience of Arrange Marriage in India
30:08 - 37:14 Women’s participation in the work force
37:15 - 45:12 Shwetambari’s time at Zela
45:13 - 50:00 Breaking down the Zumba exercise
50:01 - 54:22 Reminiscing on early days as a fitness trainer
54:23 - 1:00:33 Enduring an injury as a fitness trainer
1:00:34 - 1:12:29 Shwetambari talks about opening The Tribe-Fitness Club
1:12:30 - 1:16:46 The Rise of Group Fitness in India
1:16:47 - 1:22:33 From The Tribe to Cult.Fit
1:22:34 - 1:28:40 Growth of Zumba within Cult.Fit
1:28:41 - 1:32:21 Bringing the Dance-Fitness Experience to life
1:32:22 - 1:41:21 Winning Cross Fit in India twice in a row
1:41:22 - 1:49:16 Shwetambari’s advice to women
1:49:17 - 1:53:00 Shwetambari’s daily routine
1:53:01 - 1:56:02 Motive behind Shwetambari’s fitness journey
1:56:03 - 1:56:48 Outro

About SparX by Mukesh Bansal

SparX is a podcast where we delve into cutting-edge scientific research, stories from impact-makers and tools for unlocking the secrets to human potential and growth.
We believe that entrepreneurship, fitness and the science of productivity is at the forefront of the India Story; the country is at the cusp of greatness and at SparX, we wish to make these tools accessible for every generation of Indians to be able to make the most of the opportunities around us.

In a new episode every Sunday, our host Mukesh Bansal (Founder Myntra and Cult.fit) will talk to guests from all walks of life and also break down everything he's learnt about the science of impact over the course of his 20-year long career.
This is the India Century, and we're enthusiastic to start this journey with you.

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