Shweta Sakharkar is a Mumbai based bikini competitor and a sponsored athlete with ESN (Evolution Sports Nutrition). She has also been a State Volleyball player for 4 consecutive years and a Certified Football Referee under Bombay’s Referees Association.
We recently had the lovely opportunity to catch up with her to talk about her journey into fitness. Go check out her interview below!
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You are going to make a huge mark in the fitness industry as a fitness competitor and a sponsored athlete with ESN (Evolution Sports Nutrition). Walk us through your incredible fitness journey and tell us how it all began?
Ms. Shweta Sakharkar:
I was introduced to sports in my schooling days, to be precise when I was in my 8th grade. I started playing volleyball for the school which continued until I graduated. In the mean time I also applied to be a certified Football referee in the Sport and became one. Post that I started playing Football and juggled my days between both. One day I got to know about a fitness expo that was going to happen. I attended the same and was shocked to see the women around me. SO FIT, SO STRONG, SO INTIMIDATING. And MY MOTHER IS A FITNESS TRAINER for more then a decade now, so I decided to start training and understanding this lifestyle. Post few months of training I was approached by the leading Supplement brand in INDIA i.e. ESN ( Evolution Sports Nutrition).
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Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Introduce us to a day in your life.
Ms. Shweta Sakharkar:
My day starts with normal meal prepping for the entire day, head to work. I work as a marketing executive and assistant athlete manager at ESN. Post the standard working hours I go and train around about by 9/9.30 pm at a gym called MULTIFIT which is located at Andheri west. Post the training I am off to home by say 12 a.m.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine?
Ms. Shweta Sakharkar:
My training pattern depends on the goal I have set. As of now I am on a gaining phase hence single body part and more of hypertrophy.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Tell us about the diet that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit? Also, tell us your Top 3 favorite recipes.
Ms. Shweta Sakharkar:
I prefer more of lean chicken, brown rice, veggies, oats, good fats, fibers.
My to go is Protein Pancakes which I make using ESN lean whey.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Bodybuilding is often considered a male-dominated field, do you think it’s difficult for a woman to make a mark in this field? Or have the times changed? Also, what would be your best tips for a woman thinking of choosing this field?
Ms. Shweta Sakharkar:
At first this sport wasn’t acceptable as and when it started, but eventually the society is accepting and infact being very supportive about it. Tip would be – take it if you love it and mean it when you do this. It needs a lot of patience but its worth.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What are the 5 things that are an absolute must in your gym bag?
Ms. Shweta Sakharkar:
My supplement stack from ESN, a deodorant, bottle of water comprising of BCAA from ESN, napkin and a foam roller.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Who has been your greatest influence and motivator in the field of fitness?
Ms. Shweta Sakharkar:
My mother. As mentioned earlier it she’s a fitness trainer since more then a decade now.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
With an audience of over 61k followers on your Instagram account @shweta21591 you’re a social media sensation and a leading fitness star. How does it feel that you are able to inspire and influence the healthy lifestyle of so many individuals?
Ms. Shweta Sakharkar:
It feels good to be an influencer and knowing that I somehow inspire people.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Would you like to tell us about the changing scenario of fitness in our country over the years?
Ms. Shweta Sakharkar:
If you consider the over view of the scenario its good and its bad as well. People who understand this sport and this lifestyle and want the best benefit of it, do it the way its supposed to be.
Also people who are impatient and want everything within months use the other way round by excessive use of steroids and wrong ways just because they want it soon, which in the longer run is harmful. Lack of knowledge is what is causing all this. Hoping the best for the industry and the people.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding fitness competitors who all are your fans, they shall like to know from you, what they should do for their climb to ladder of success in this field?
Ms. Shweta Sakharkar:
I always practiced and preached the words CREATE YOUR WORTH. Its all about how you do it, how you market yourself in this industry. The content you create is what people look for.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
How do you think has social media helped bring multiple opportunities in the fitness industry?
Ms. Shweta Sakharkar:
Social Media is the thing now, Everything an individual does goes up on social media, I Myself do post about things and events I am a part off, Visibility is the highest on social medias. Hence this got me a lot of offers, features and interviews on my being and my work.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What do you wish to say about the website Womenfitness.org and message for our visitors?
Ms. Shweta Sakharkar:
It makes my heart happy when a women’s work is appreciated and cared for. Your website does the same. Thank you for making me a part of this. Also to the women reading this one. Don’t underestimate yourself. Keep Hustling every damn day and make your work worth everything you dream off.
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