Institute of Nutrition and Fitness Sciences
INFS was established with the intent of providing comprehensive and practical knowledge in Health and Fitness.
Were you into sports during school but lost your active lifestyle over the years? INFS scholar Rushal Satghare went through the same struggle. Once a passionate athlete, he found himself drifting away from fitness. But his journey back to health not only reignited his love for sports but also gave his life a new purpose as a nutrition and fitness coach.…
Running a marathon is one of the most rewarding and challenging physical feats. It demands dedication, time, and careful planning. But how exactly do you train for a marathon? The journey can seem overwhelming if you are a first-time marathoner or just starting.…
Author(s): Jyoti Dabas (Director, INFS), Praveen Budhrani (Faculty INFS), Zainab Cutlerywala (Faculty, INFS), Praveena Kuchipudi (Faculty INFS)
Summary
Sleep is a critical component of overall health, influencing recovery, mental well-being, and physical performance.…
As an Ayurvedic physician, Dr. Vibha Agrawal had years of medical expertise, yet her most valuable lessons came not in the clinic but in the quiet moments at home—where she fought for her son’s health.
Her experience as a doctor helped her understand the complexities of the human body, but it was her determination as a mother that led her down an unexpected path of discovery.…
Ujjwal Patel’s journey is a powerful reminder that no matter where you start, you can always change the course of your life. As an IT engineer once struggling with class 3 obesity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, Ujjwal faced a multitude of challenges.…
INFS scholar Priyanka Dutta Barua faced numerous challenges on her fitness journey, but she never gave up. Instead, she chose to keep moving forward, turning her setbacks into opportunities for growth at every step.
Here’s her journey.
As a teenager, Priyanka struggled with weight loss.…
High-intensity interval Training (HIIT) has gained immense popularity in recent years as an effective method for improving endurance, fitness, and overall health. This training regimen involves alternating short bursts of intense activity with periods of active rest or low-intensity exercise. Scientific research supports the effectiveness of HIIT, demonstrating that it can lead to significant improvements in cardiovascular fitness, metabolic health, and muscular endurance in a shorter time compared to traditional steady-state aerobic exercise.…
Do you remember those days when sports were everything? The excitement, the friendships, and the thrill of competition were at the heart of school life. But often, somewhere along the way, we’re told that sports can’t be part of our “real” future.…
Don’t think you have the ‘right genes’ to build the physique of your dreams? INFS scholar Mayank Singh Shishodia is here to prove you wrong! At just 23, he’s a full-time college student and a passionate FITTR coach who has transformed himself through hard work, determination, and a love for fitness.…