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Coach-Written · Science-Backed

Train with purpose. Understand your health.

THE FIT FORMULA is an evidence-based athletic system uniting barbell mechanics, cardio conditioning, metabolic health, video training breakdowns, recovery, and athletic skincare.

Our Training Universe

Explore the Complete System

Strength, conditioning, nutrition, mobility, skincare — every pillar of athletic performance, in one place.

Strength Foundation
Muscle Hypertrophy
Engine & Fat Loss
Zone 2 Cardio
Athletic Nutrition
Mobility & Longevity
Athletic Skincare
Recovery Protocol
Strength Foundation
Muscle Hypertrophy
Engine & Fat Loss
Zone 2 Cardio
Athletic Nutrition
Mobility & Longevity
Athletic Skincare
Recovery Protocol
Recovery Protocol
Athletic Skincare
Athletic Nutrition
Mobility & Longevity
Strength Foundation
Muscle Hypertrophy
Engine & Fat Loss
Zone 2 Cardio
Recovery Protocol
Athletic Skincare
Athletic Nutrition
Mobility & Longevity
Strength Foundation
Muscle Hypertrophy
Engine & Fat Loss
Zone 2 Cardio
Zone 2 Cardio
Strength Foundation
Athletic Skincare
Engine & Fat Loss
Recovery Protocol
Muscle Hypertrophy
Athletic Nutrition
Mobility & Longevity
Zone 2 Cardio
Strength Foundation
Athletic Skincare
Engine & Fat Loss
Recovery Protocol
Muscle Hypertrophy
Athletic Nutrition
Mobility & Longevity

Evidence-Based Programs

Science-Backed Protocols for Every Goal

Seven complete tracks built on progressive overload, metabolic conditioning, longevity, and complete dermatological health.

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Strength foundation

3–4 days. Squat, hinge, push, pull, carry. Build dense muscle, bone density, and nervous system strength.

  • Compounds first, then accessories
  • 3–6 reps on main lifts, 8–12 on accessories
  • Add 1–2.5 kg when all reps are clean
Read full guide
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Muscle hypertrophy

4-day Upper/Lower split. Maximize mechanical tension, lengthened stretch, and volume thresholds.

  • 12–20 weekly sets per muscle group
  • 1–2 Reps in Reserve (RIR) target
  • Loaded stretches & lengthened tension
Read full guide
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Engine & fat loss

2 strength + 2 cardio days. Keep muscle while dropping fat with a modest calorie deficit and Zone 2 work.

  • 150–180 minutes Zone 2 per week
  • 1 short interval session, never daily
  • High protein, 300–500 kcal deficit
Read full guide
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Zone 2 base cardio

Mitochondrial health, metabolic efficiency, and fat oxidation without muscle loss.

  • Conversational aerobic pace (125–145 bpm)
  • Zero orthopedic joint impact
  • Increases parasympathetic recovery
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Athletic nutrition

Real-food meal structuring, protein targets, and carbohydrate timing for athletes.

  • 1.6–2.2 g protein per kg daily
  • Targeted peri-workout carbs
  • Healthy fats for endocrine health
Read full guide
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Mobility & longevity

For stiff desks, sore backs, and longevity. Maintain full articular range of motion for decades.

  • Daily 10-minute hip & spine flows
  • Controlled tempo, full active range
  • Walk 7–10k steps most days
Read full guide
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Athletic Skincare

New Protocol

Sweat management, gym breakout prevention, barrier repair, and UV protection for athletes.

  • Gym acne & folliculitis prevention
  • Active ingredients (Niacinamide, BHA, SPF)
  • Pre-workout & post-shower routines
Read full guide

Technique Masterclass

Best Fitness Techniques & Video Trainings

Watch and study master movement patterns. Flawless mechanics maximize muscle recruitment, safeguard joint longevity, and eliminate wasted reps.

Barbell Squat Quads & Glutes

Barbell Back Squat Form & Bracing

Full foot tripod pressure, 360-degree intra-abdominal Valsalva brace, breaking at hips and knees simultaneously.

✖ Avoid: Knee collapse (valgus) ✔ Cue: Screw feet into floor
Conventional Deadlift Posterior Chain

Deadlift Setup, Slack & Leg Drive

Pull the slack out of the bar, lock down the lats, and push the floor away instead of pulling with the lower back.

✖ Avoid: Rounded lumbar spine ✔ Cue: Protect your armpits
Bench Press Chest & Triceps

Bench Press Scapular Retraction & Arch

Retract and depress scapulae into bench, maintain 45-75 degree elbow tuck, and drive legs firmly into the floor.

✖ Avoid: 90° elbow flare ✔ Cue: Bend the bar in half
Strict Pull-Up Lats & Upper Back

Hollow-Body Strict Pull-Up Mechanics

Engage scaps from dead hang before elbow flexion, lead with upper chest, and control the eccentric descent for 3 seconds.

✖ Avoid: Kipping or half-reps ✔ Cue: Drive elbows into back pockets
Zone 2 Aerobic Cardiovascular Base

Zone 2 Cadence & Nasal Breathing

Maintain 170–180 steps/min cadence, land midfoot beneath center of mass, and sustain pure conversational aerobic output.

✖ Avoid: Overstriding on heel ✔ Cue: Soft, quiet foot strikes
Hip 90/90 Flow Joint Longevity

Hip Internal/External Rotation & T-Spine

Unlock hip capsular freedom, alleviate low back tension, and expand rotational thoracic mobility before or after lifting.

✖ Avoid: Collapsing lumbar spine ✔ Cue: Breathe into lower ribcage

Physiological Understanding

Comprehensive Health & Fitness Toolkit

Calibrate your metabolism, calculate precise 1-Rep Max training loads, determine cardiovascular heart rate zones, and estimate daily hydration.

Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) & Macro Targets

Uses the clinical Mifflin-St Jeor equation to compute your Basal Metabolic Rate and exact macronutrient distribution.

1-Rep Max (1RM) & Strength Load Matrix

Computes your theoretical maximum using validated Epley and Brzycki equations, generating prescribed load percentages for every workout rep range.

Heart Rate Training Zones (Karvonen & Maffetone)

Determine your exact Zone 2 aerobic base band to maximize mitochondrial biogenesis and burn fat as primary fuel.

Daily Hydration & Workout Fluid Needs

Even a 2% drop in body water triggers a 10–15% reduction in muscular power and cognitive focus.

Holistic Health Framework

The 6 Pillars of Long-Term Health & Athletic Longevity

True fitness goes far beyond how much weight you can move. Longevity is governed by six biological pillars working in synergy.

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1. Cardiovascular & VO2 Max

VO2 max is one of the strongest independent clinical predictors of all-cause mortality. Zone 2 aerobic training builds high mitochondrial density and capillary vascular beds.

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2. Muscle Mass & Bone Density

Skeletal muscle serves as your metabolic sink for glucose disposal. Heavy compound resistance loading preserves bone mineral density and prevents age-related sarcopenia.

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3. Metabolic & Insulin Sensitivity

Stable blood sugar and low fasting insulin reduce chronic vascular inflammation. Unprocessed whole foods, timed carbs, and daily post-meal walks regulate metabolic flexibility.

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4. Sleep Architecture & Recovery

Deep slow-wave sleep is when growth hormone surges and muscle tissue repairs. REM sleep clears metabolic neurotoxins through the glymphatic system.

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5. Gut Microbiome & Immunity

70% of your immune system resides in your gut. Diverse dietary fiber (30+ plant varieties/week) synthesizes short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) that calm systemic inflammation.

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6. Dermal Barrier & Skin Health

Your skin protects against external pathogens and UV radiation. Exercise microcirculation stimulates dermal collagen, provided sweat hygiene and sun defense are maintained.

Training science

Professional rules we never skip

These are the same principles used by qualified coaches: ACSM-style progression, technique before load, and enough volume to grow without wrecking joints.

Athlete completing a strict pull-up with full range of motion
1. Form before loadIf the bar path, bracing, or joint tracking breaks, the set is done. Pain that is sharp or joint-based is a stop signal, not a badge.
2. Progressive overloadImprove one variable at a time: extra rep, extra kilo, slower eccentric, or shorter rest. Random hard workouts do not build a body.
3. Full-body patternsEvery week should include squat, hinge, horizontal push/pull, vertical push/pull, and a carry or core anti-rotation drill.
4. 2–3 minutes restOn heavy compounds, rest until you can repeat quality. Short rest is for accessories, not for 5-rep squats.

Beginners: 2–3 full-body sessions a week. Intermediate: 4-day upper/lower. Leave 1–3 reps in reserve on most sets.

Read Strength Protocol →

Nutrition

Eat like an athlete, not a diet ad

Food is training fuel and recovery material. We use simple targets you can hit with normal meals — rice, dal, eggs, fish, yoghurt, fruit, vegetables, nuts.

Protein1.6–2.2 g per kg bodyweight daily, split across 3–4 meals. This supports muscle repair in a deficit and growth in a surplus.
CaloriesFat loss: 300–500 kcal below maintenance. Muscle: 200–300 above. Crash diets burn muscle and rebound.
Carbs around trainingPut most starch at lunch and the pre/post-workout meal. You will lift better and sleep better.
Hydration & fibre30–40 ml water per kg. Vegetables and fruit at two meals. Creatine 3–5 g daily is optional and well-studied for strength.
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Recovery

Adaptation happens when you stop

Sleep, tissue care, and deloads are part of the program, not extras. Without them, strength stalls and injury risk climbs.

  • Sleep 7–9 hours. Growth hormone and skill learning both depend on it.
  • One easy day after two hard days. Walk, mobility, Zone 2 — not another max session.
  • Deload every 4–8 weeks: cut volume ~40% for one week.
  • Foam roll and breathe 8–12 minutes after lifting: long exhales, hips, T-spine, calves.
Read Full Recovery Protocol →
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Coaches

People who actually program

Portrait of strength coach Arjun Reddy

Arjun Reddy

Head strength coach. CSCS-style programming, powerlifting, and barbell biomechanics. 12 years coaching beginners through first pull-ups and 100+ kg squats.

Focus: technique, progressive overload, injury-aware loading.

Portrait of nutrition and conditioning coach Meera Iyer

Meera Iyer

Nutrition, conditioning & dermal physiology. Sports-nutrition approach for busy professionals: whole-food meal planning, Zone 2 cardio, and athlete skincare.

Focus: protein targets, Zone 2, skin barrier health, desk athlete mobility.

FAQ

Straight answers

How many days should I train?

Most people do best on 3 lifting days plus daily walking. Add a fourth day only when sleep and joints feel good.

Can I lose fat and build muscle together?

Beginners and people returning after a break often can. Everyone else should pick a primary goal for 8–12 weeks.

Do I need supplements?

No. Protein food first. Optional: vitamin D if deficient, creatine 3–5 g, and basic whey or plant protein if meals fall short. See our Supplements Guide.

How can I prevent workout breakouts and gym acne?

Do not workout in heavy makeup, never touch your face with gym equipment hands, and rinse sweat off within 15 minutes of training. Read our Athletic Skincare Guide.

When should I see a doctor?

Before starting if you have chest pain, uncontrolled blood pressure, recent surgery, pregnancy, or a diagnosed medical condition.

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