Is walking an exercise? SOHFIT founder Sohrab emphatically says no!

Health By Sumit Jha Aug 09, 2024 Read the article

During the Dakshin Healthcare Summit, Sohrab Khushrushahi, Founder of SOHFIT and Life Coach, shared that he doesn’t consider walking as an exercise.

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He questioned, “What is fitness? What constitutes being fit or unfit?”, and noted that many equate fitness with their weight, which he believes is a limited view.

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Muscle is your most important organ. It’s where everything happens, and your metabolic health starts with your muscles. It’s very important to have a certain amount of muscle.”

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Sohrab advised that every individual should include some form of resistance or strength training in their weekly routine.

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Speaking of the other aspects of fitness that people often ignore, Sohrab threw light on recovery and nutrition.

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Speaking of nutrition and diet, Sohrab advised that one of the easiest and most important things to focus on is how much protein one is consuming.

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Sohrab also addressed several myths about fitness

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Cardio as a universal solution: “Cardio is not the answer to every health issue. Strength training is also crucial.”

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Women and strength training: “Women should strength train. The idea that they’ll look bulky is a myth.”

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Protein safety: “Protein is safe. There’s a misconception that protein shakes are harmful, but they’re not.”

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