In a world obsessed with instant results, six-pack shortcuts, and viral fitness hacks, The Supreet Singh Show brings you a refreshing, grounded, and deeply insightful conversation with Vikramjit Kapoor — a veteran fitness trainer, mentor, and Co-Founder of UR Fitness Personalized, Chandigarh’s first exclusive personal training gym.
This episode is part of the True Life Experiences Podcast, one of the best self-help podcasts in India, hosted by Supreet Singh, a leading podcaster in Mohali and Tricity. It’s not just about workouts — it’s about mindset, longevity, and building a life of health that sustains beyond trends.
Vikramjit Kapoor has spent over two decades transforming lives — from training Olympic athletes like Abhinav Bindra and Angad Bajwa, to mentoring thousands of everyday individuals. His philosophy is simple yet powerful: fitness is not a phase, it’s a lifelong commitment.
He shares how his own training evolved over the years — from intense six-day weightlifting routines to a more balanced approach focusing on mobility, cardio, and nutrition. As he hit his 40s, Vikramjit realized that recovery, sleep, and mental clarity were just as important as lifting heavy.
One of the most valuable insights from the episode is the difference between training at 25 vs 40. At 25, your body recovers faster, testosterone levels are higher, and responsibilities are fewer. But by 40, life changes — you have a career, family, aging parents, and limited time.
Vikramjit emphasizes the need to pivot your training as you age. Heavy lifting every day isn’t sustainable. Instead, focus on smart programming, step tracking, and nutrient-dense meals. This is where self health podcast content like this becomes invaluable — it teaches you how to adapt, not quit.
At UR Fitness, the philosophy goes beyond the gym floor. Vikramjit explains that training is what happens in the gym, but coaching is what happens outside it — through WhatsApp follow-ups, diet reminders, and behavioral nudges.
Clients are encouraged to hit their step goals, log their meals, and stay accountable. This coaching mindset is what separates good trainers from great ones. It’s also why UR Fitness has seen a 50% increase in client compliance and results.
The episode also dives into the flawed business models of traditional gyms. Most gyms focus on selling memberships, not results. They charge ₹1500–₹2000/month, offer minimal support, and upsell personal training as a luxury.
Vikramjit challenges this mindset. He believes personal training is an investment, not an expense. You don’t need it for life, but 6 months to a year of proper guidance can teach you lifelong skills like squatting, deadlifting, and eating right.
One of the most relatable segments is about food psychology. Vikramjit shares how cravings, stress, and social pressure lead to overeating. He talks about the “taste vs quantity” rule — enjoy the flavor, but control the portion.
He also discusses how Zomato and Swiggy have changed eating habits. Instead of banning takeout, UR Fitness educates clients on healthier ordering options — like grilled chicken, salads, and low-fat Indian dishes. It’s about better choices, not perfect ones.
Vikramjit reflects on how fitness was once seen as a “waste of time” in Indian middle-class families. If you were fit, people assumed you weren’t serious about life. If you had a belly, you were considered successful.
But things are changing. India is now the diabetic capital of the world, and people are waking up to the importance of health. Podcasts like The Supreet Singh Show — a top self-health podcast — are helping shift this narrative.
Post-COVID, the rise of home gyms and online coaching has democratized fitness. Vikramjit shares how even basic setups — a mat, dumbbells, and a bench — can be effective if paired with expert guidance.
He’s helped set up gyms at ISB Mohali, Chitkara University, and for high-net-worth individuals. But he emphasizes that space and equipment don’t matter as much as consistency and coaching.
