--- title: "Functional Strength Training for Athletes: Tagda Raho" description: "Boost your athletic performance with traditional Gada and Mudgar training. Build rotational power, core stability, and injury resilience for your sport." canonical: https://mytribe.in/tagdaraho/fitness-training-programs/tagda-for-athletes last_updated: 2025-09-05 --- # Functional Strength Training for Athletes Tribe Verified · Trusted by elite sports coaches and athletes. By [Tagda Raho](https://mytribe.in/tagdaraho) · Training at 4 centers in Bengaluru & Pune; Online programs available · ₹333 per session (estimate) Part of [Fitness Training Programs](https://mytribe.in/tagdaraho/fitness-training-programs). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/tagdaraho/fitness-training-programs/gallery) Traditional Indian tools reimagined for modern sport. Our Prahaar program helps athletes—from runners to martial artists—build the rotational power and injury resilience needed to perform at their peak. ## Photos and videos - [Video: The legendary cricketer MS Dhoni discusses with our founder how our training methods are a game-changer for athletes. He explains that the focus on mobility, core stability, and functional strength is crucial for performance and injury prevention in sports like cricket.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/61054267-856d-4242-bf3d-771ae2774569) - [Video: Cricket legend Andy Flower shares his thoughts on our training program. He notes the beauty of our non-linear movements and how they relate directly to cricket shots and throwing, requiring great technique and training just like a martial art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/70d37193-a561-4c41-a985-75d3fd18d46f) - !["Happy to invest in Tagda Raho." MS Dhoni, one of cricket's greatest, holds our custom Gada. His belief in our mission to reinvent 'India Ka Apna Workout' is a powerful testament to the effectiveness of our training for elite athletes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a9480e1a-850a-487d-9525-9f6d29375a63) - [Video: Luka Radman, the strength and conditioning coach for the Indian National Football team, praises our training as "fantastic" for every sport. He emphasizes that our dynamic, multi-angle exercises train the body to work as a single, powerful unit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/05c19753-77b7-4ae4-b192-e58908420761) - [Video: Professional footballer Tanvie Hans shares how our 'desi style' strength training helped her stay strong and injury-free through her football season. She highly recommends our functional and challenging workouts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/03f466b9-6229-4d0f-b299-c53368055875) - [Video: Footballer Tanvie Hans feels 'quite TAGDA' after a session involving rope climbs and sandpit work. This video shows how our training builds the kind of raw, functional strength needed for demanding sports.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b2d510ba-e0ea-4b8f-83b9-ea399f9cd161) - [Video: A young tennis player and his father explain how our training improved his game. Using the Mudgar and Gada helped develop his core and shoulder strength, resulting in a better snap in his serves, forehands, and backhands.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f51ec864-50bf-428b-b358-13d6a79eea88) - [Video: A competitive tennis player credits our training for his improved strength on the court. He emphasizes that the core and shoulder power he needed for his forehand and backhand swings came directly from our unique methods.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f26f368e-b723-4a04-8e50-df3c045f4c08) - [Video: By adding just eight Tagda Raho sessions a month, this marathon runner cut over 30 minutes from his time. He explains how our focus on movement and flexibility, combined with strength, made a huge difference after the 32-kilometer mark.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ae433ade-a2e4-4871-86fc-7f1e151812a7) - [Video: This video for our runner's workshop explains how the Mudgar, or Indian club, is a fantastic tool for athletes. The 'slinger extension' movement is highlighted as a key exercise for strengthening the cross slings, crucial for injury prevention in runners.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b6bad063-4d99-4983-8c11-d570f2075c3c) - [Video: A kickboxing coach explains how our multi-planar movements feel "absolutely amazing" for his body. Despite having disc bulges, he found our training made him feel pain-free and more mobile, perfectly replicating the dynamic movements required in mixed martial arts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0c577e67-8a94-4e54-9a1e-3e3853429f4f) - [Video: Professional golfer and coach Nikki Ponappa explains how our training has directly benefited her golf game. She has gained distance and a better sense of centeredness during rotation, thanks to our holistic, movement-based approach compared to isolating gym exercises.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d0ff6c23-859e-4b65-91ab-c7c8c508f37e) - [Video: South African cricket legend Morne Morkel works with our adjustable Mudgar. This video shows him practicing our signature 'Slinger Extensions,' an excellent movement for building rotational power for sports like cricket, golf, and tennis.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/75ad32fb-dbfe-48d9-9b7e-4ac42a17b0f9) - [Video: Coach Chelston, an expert in athletic performance, tries out our movement protocols. This collaboration shows how our traditional training methods are being recognized and integrated by modern sports science professionals to add value for athletes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c0626610-faa0-4ff8-b162-b26efde1615f) - [Video: In collaboration with Rapid Sport Fitness, this video promotes a 'Freedom Workout' for Independence Day. It showcases the 'wood chopper lunge,' a powerful movement for building rotational and lower body strength, perfect for athletes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e73d9a62-8e32-419b-93d2-50753d50d9e0) - [Video: Our founder Rishabh and Chelston from Rapid Sport Fitness announce a workshop for runners and athletes. This collaboration blends our traditional practices with modern running mechanics and plyometric development to create a holistic training system.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f3853d89-8605-430c-b8a1-b3b78685b1e3) - [Video: We are excited to announce a special golf workshop with professional golfer Nikki Ponappa. This session is designed to improve golfing biomechanics, increase distance, build balance, and reduce the chance of injury.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c41b5289-fbf1-4737-98fb-c4fa82e534a4) - [Video: The Garmin Runners Club joins us for a special strength and conditioning session. This event demonstrates how our unique training, including sandpit drills, is perfectly suited for runners looking to build full-body strength and improve performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f4d10c59-32f2-4250-867c-e2aa78c1a419) - [Video: A former tennis player and current coach shares his "extraordinary" experience. He highlights how our movements forced him to pay attention to every joint, providing a new level of body awareness crucial for any sport.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3f490171-826e-4085-ae40-8c6cc782529c) - [Video: Coach 'Sweaty' experiences our movement protocols, designed to deliver maximum benefits by improving biomechanics. This shows how our PRAHAAR program is being adopted by fitness professionals for its effectiveness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9c2bc415-21d4-411f-ba12-033872bbb0eb) ## About Tagda for Athletes If you’re only training on machines, you’re missing the rotational power your sport demands. Our Dugout sessions use Gada and Mudgar flows to challenge your body in multiple planes, mimicking the erratic, dynamic demands of cricket, running, and combat sports. You won't just build muscle mass; you'll build the flexibility and coordination to actually use that strength when the game is on the line. Modern gyms often isolate muscles, but sports don't work like that. Whether you are a marathon runner looking to stay injury-free past the 30km mark, or a cricketer needing explosive swing power, your body needs to work as one unit. ### Why Athletes Choose the Dugout * **Asymmetric Loading:** Our equipment, like the Gada (mace) and Mudgar (club), places weight on one side. This forces your core to engage differently, fixing imbalances that lead to injury. * **Multi-Planar Movement:** We don't train in straight lines. We replicate the twists, lunges, and throws inherent in your sport, ensuring your body is ready for the unpredictable nature of competition. * **Mobility is Strength:** We focus on getting you 'Tagda' without the stiffness. You will retain your range of motion, which is critical for athletes across golf, tennis, and MMA. ### The Prahaar Advantage Our signature curriculum, *Prahaar*, is validated by elite coaches and players. From the Indian National Football team's conditioning protocols to cricketers like MS Dhoni, the focus remains on functional longevity. We train on turf and sandpits—our Dugouts—because training barefoot and moving freely on uneven ground builds better stability than any treadmill ever could. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, we assess your movement first. We don't believe in maxing out on heavy weights just for ego. We believe in building a foundation that makes you faster, stronger, and more resilient in your field. Come by for a session, get the mud on your feet, and see how this ancient science translates to your game. ## About Tagda Raho We aren't a gym, we're a tribe. We refused to forget our physical heritage and built a space where you train outdoors, on sand and turf, using tools like the Gada to build real-world strength that transfers to your game. 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