Sheesh Fit

Ashish Thomas

Welcome to Sheesh Fit! This is an educational podcast promoting holistic fitness and is hosted by Ashish Thomas, a certified personal trainer and fitness enthusiast. Discussions range from exercise techniques to mental health and inspiring stories. Every episode details a unique aspect of healthy living and provides advice on how to become fitter!

  1. 21/01/2025

    Spartan Training Program

    The Spartans have been known throughout history as elite warriors. To achieve this status, they had to be trained from childhood. I discuss the training program and how it affected Spartan life.  References:  https://www.worldhistory.org/article/342/agoge-the-spartan-education-program/ https://historycooperative.org/spartan-training/

    8 min

  2. 21/01/2025

    Overhead Press

    The overhead press (OHP) is a pushing/vertical pressing exercise that is a staple of many fitness routines. It is used to increase strength and build up the deltoids. I discuss the form of both the dumbbell and barbell variations

    13 min

  3. 21/01/2025

    Shin Splints

    Shin splints are common injuries to the shin bone that commonly affect runners or individuals who rapidly increase the intensity of exercise. I discuss what shin splints are and how to recover from them. Reference: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/shin-splints/

    12 min

  4. 21/01/2025

    Health Benefits of Almonds

    Almonds are a superfood that can provide a multitude of health benefits backed by scientific research. I discuss these benefits in detail and why almonds should be included in one's diet. References:  https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/food-features/almonds/https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/9-proven-benefits-of-almonds#TOC_TITLE_HDR_3 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32444059/#:~:text=Pooled%20analysis%20suggested%20that%20almond,%2C%20I2%20%3D%200.0%20%25). https://www.utoronto.ca/news/calorie-always-calorie-not-when-it-comes-almonds-u-t-researchers-find#:~:text=The%20researchers%20found%20that%20after,Michael's%20Hospital%2C%20Unity%20Health%20Toronto. https://www.naturalmedicinejournal.com/journal/association-oral-magnesium-type-2-diabetes https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7230374/#:~:text=Key%20nutrients%20found%20in%20nuts,dysfunction%20%5B16%2C19%5D. https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/advs.202300180#:~:text=Neuroinflammation%2C%20for%20which%20microglia%20are,mouse%20model%20of%20Alzheimer's%20disease.

    5 min

  5. 20/01/2025

    Hip Thrusts

    The hip thrust is a very underrated hip hinge movement. I discuss how to perform the exercise and its many benefits. The hip thrust induces hypertrophy of the posterior leg muscles, but it can also increase explosiveness or be utilized for rehabilitation purposes

    8 min

  6. 19/01/2025

    Run Clubs

    Run clubs are a great way to exercise while socializing. I discuss the benefits of joining such a club. I also examine the process of starting a run club.

    9 min

  7. 19/01/2025

    Pec Tears

    Pec tears are a relatively uncommon but devastating injury. I discuss what pec tears are and distinguish the different types of pec tears. A legendary example of this injury is that of Cody Rhodes.

    7 min

  8. 19/01/2025

    Hamstring Training

    I discuss how to optimally target the hamstrings. I go over how to perform leg curls and Romanian Deadlifts.

    7 min
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Welcome to Sheesh Fit! This is an educational podcast promoting holistic fitness and is hosted by Ashish Thomas, a certified personal trainer and fitness enthusiast. Discussions range from exercise techniques to mental health and inspiring stories. Every episode details a unique aspect of healthy living and provides advice on how to become fitter!

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  • Creator
    Ashish Thomas
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Sheesh Fit
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