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The Journey of an Olympic Athlete - With Hank Palmer #8

How does an Olympian train? What kind of mindset pushes an ordinary human being strive for extraordinary greatness? What sort of mental grit pushes you beyond injury and motivation, and puts you in a competition where the best of the best of the entire planet compete? You'll learn it all in this episode with Hank Palmer, a world class athlete who represented Canada and competed in Beijing Olympics of 2008, alongside the legendary Usain Bolt. Host: Rik Bhattacharja Guest: Hank Palmer Recording date: 3 August 2022 Airing date: 26 October 2022 Ⓒ Intellectual property of It's a Rik Life, Rik Bhattacharja

The Power of Consistency: Overcoming Adversity, Shortcomings, Injuries - With Kevin Sohel #7

Like many people, Kevin got thrown off by life with obstacles and adversity. But what makes him different is that he pushed through consistently and was kind to himself when he couldn't, so he could fight another day. In this episode he talks about gaining weight, sustaining injuries, taking the time to heal, and tirelessly and patiently works towards bettering himself. He stresses how a realistic, human and consistent routine and the power of consistency can help you overcome any obstacles.  Host: Rik Bhattacharja Guest: Kevin Tamzid Sohel Recording date: 28 March 2021 Airing date: 5 February 2022 Ⓒ Intellectual property of It's a Rik Life, Rik Bhattacharja

Strength Training, Weight Loss & the Danger of Negative Self-Talk - With Mike Fostinis #6

Mike Fostinis was my trainer, is my mentor and friend who forever changed my views on fitness. He taught me about the foundation of strength building, the theories behind how to compose your workout plan, the importance of believing in yourself and how to get out of limiting beliefs about your capabilities. I am forever grateful for everything he taught me. I did this interview to share with my audience all the valuable things Mike taught me.   To whoever is listening to my podcast and is reading this, I hope you have a great life, a great journey, and may you succeed in becoming the very best version of yourself. Excelsior! Note: I actually recorded this interview on the 28th of March 2021. Why did it take me so long to upload it? Well, I got COVID, took a hell lot of time to recover, then one event after another life happened. I took a year long hiatus from my content creation, but now I am grateful to be back! Host: Rik Bhattacharja Guest: Mike Fostinis Recording date: 28 March 2021 Airing date: 4 February 2022 Ⓒ Intellectual property of It's a Rik Life, Rik Bhattacharja

Why Women SHOULD Lift Weight & Other Topics - With Anna Spivak #5

On this special occasion, I invited Anna Spivak, who is a personal trainer/corporate wellness coach, to talk about a multitude of different topics, including the challenges of coaching virtually, the common misconception surrounding weightlifting for women, body shaming from family members, and more.  Click here to follow Anna on Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/annaspivak_fit/] Host: Rik Bhattacharja Guest: Anna Spivak Ⓒ Intellectual property of It's a Rik Life, Rik Bhattacharja

Virtual Marathon Runner - With Adonis Choundalas #4

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many events to take place virtually, and marathon running was no exception. In this episode of Let's Talk About It, Adonis Choundalas is back to talk about his recent VIRTUAL run for the Athens Marathon 2020. Host: Rik Bhattacharja Guest: Adonis Choundalas Ⓒ Intellectual property of It's a Rik Life, Rik Bhattacharja