Shehzad Shaikh

I am a fitness coach with 8+ years of experience, certified as an ACSM CPT, with specialization in fat loss, muscle gain, strength training, calisthenics, and injury-aware programming. I began my career as a marathon coach and group fitness instructor, later working with celebrity clients in Juhu, where I trained both adults and children in calisthenics and gymnastics. During the COVID period, I worked in a physiotherapy and performance lab gym as a Strength & Conditioning Coach, training athletes, post-injury clients, special populations, and general fitness clients. This role strengthened my expertise in biomechanics, corrective exercises, rehabilitation-informed training, and injury prevention. I subsequently joined HealthifyMe as an Online Fitness Consultant and was promoted to Pro Coach, where I coached a large number of clients with medical conditions including hypertension, diabetes, PCOS, obesity, and depression, along with general population clients. My focus has consistently been on sustainable fat loss, lean muscle development, safety, and long-term adherence. I am known for my empathetic coaching style, strong rapport-building, structured progress tracking, and evidence-based decision-making. In recognition of client satisfaction and trust, I was awarded Most Loved Coach of the Year – 2024 at HealthifyMe for achieving the highest NPS.