Prashanth Ponnappa

About

I don't believe in breaking your body to get fit. My focus is on building functional strength you can actually use, not just lift heavy for Instagram. We'll work on functional strength training, making sure every movement you do is solid before adding weight or speed.

What Sessions Look Like

You'll train with barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, and your own bodyweight. We’ll do big classic lifts, calisthenics like pull ups and push ups, plus some conditioning - sleds, ropes, rowing, all to build your engine. I’ll also sneak in things like box jumps for a bit of athletic performance coaching.

What's Different Here

A lot of our work happens barefoot. Sounds odd, but training without shoes makes your feet and joints stronger and improves how your whole body moves. We spend time on mobility and stability training, hitting all those “boring” drills for your hips, shoulders, and knees that keep you injury-free.

My Approach

I’d rather you do one perfect squat than ten half-baked reps. We break down technique, go slow, and focus on quality over quantity. No diet shaming either. You’ll hear me say, “6 reps, 6 puris, repeat.” Fitness should add to your life, not steal your joy. Let’s get strong, stay injury-free, and have some fun while we’re at it.