The Shujaa Fitcast: Recent Episodes
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The Shujaa Fitcast is a space where we explore the journeys of dedicated fitness professionals who have made fitness their life. Through engaging conversations, we aim to teach and inspire the masses about what it takes to attain a fitter and happier version of yourself. For more products and services by Shujaa Fitness check out Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ShujaaFitness _ This show is brought to you by The Represented Studio in Nairobi, Kenya.
Personal trainer and strength coach Miles Miller is back to The Shujaa Fitcast to share more fitness wisdom! On this episode, Miles gives a detailed view on the best ways to lose weight. To learn more about Miles, checkout episode 16 of The Shujaa Fitcast.
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In this episode of The Shujaa Fitcast, we speak to return-guest Anthony Njoroge; a professional bodybuilder and dedicated fitness coach who has a vast knowledge of what it takes to achieve an elite physique. Through his experience in the arena of all things health and hypertrophy, Anthony provides us with a deep dive into the often-unspoken-of side of bodybuilding: Steroid use. Anthony points out how central exogenous steroids are to the sport of bodybuilding, offering a detailed look into the what, how and why of it all. This conversation is in no way an endorsement for steroid use. The Shujaa Fitcast, Shujaa Fitness and the two individuals in this conversation are in no way involved in the sale of, distribution or marketing of steroids. This episode is simply for informing and educating only, not to guide or diagnose anything you choose to do with your body.
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In this episode of The Shujaa Fitcast, we speak to return-guest Anthony Njoroge; a professional bodybuilder and dedicated fitness coach who has a vast knowledge of what it takes to achieve an elite physique. Through his experience in the arena of all things health and hypertrophy, Anthony provides us with a deep dive into the often-unspoken-of side of bodybuilding: Steroid use. Anthony points out how central exogenous steroids are to the sport of bodybuilding, offering a detailed look into the what, how and why of it all. This conversation is in no way an endorsement for steroid use. The Shujaa Fitcast, Shujaa Fitness and the two individuals in this conversation are in no way involved in the sale of, distribution or marketing of steroids. This episode is simply for informing and educating only, not to guide or diagnose anything you choose to do with your body.
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In this episode of The Shujaa Fitcast we speak to Cynthia Savio who is a local rap artist and fitness enthusiast who began her fitness journey as part of the rough-and-tumble play among her male family members. Over the years, Cynthia has developed a love for lifting because it provides her with far-reaching benefits beyond the physical. Fitness also serves as a way Savio stays away from overindulging in too many vices, as it keeps her focused on her well-being.
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On this episode of The Shujaa Fitcast we speak to Walter [last name], a local manufacturer of fitness and gym equipment. Walter's entrepreneurial journey began from a personal need he was trying to fulfill to pursue his fitness goals. As a personal trainer and fitness enthusiast, the local manufacturer began with a single bench to workout at home with. This eventually grew into an entire line of high quality gym equipment which Walter now supplies through his major brand Ironmade Fitness.
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In this episode of The Shujaa Fitcast, we speak to Zubeir Amani, a transformational coach and speaker who is passionate about helping people achieve their goals through reconciling mental and emotional blocks. At an early age, Zubeir had an unfortunate experience with excruciating bouts of back pain which led to a long season of expert testing and diagnoses to no avail. This inspired him to take charge of his health through researching other ways to address the back pain. It is at this point that he discovered neuroscience research that linked emotional pain to physical pain. From that point Zubeir undertook a process of reconciling his childhood trauma, which he says was the beginning of healing for him.
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On this episode of The Shujaa Fitcast, we speak to counseling psychologist Brenda Onyango whose experience in the field has provided her with a wealth of knowledge on all things mental health. This conversation delves into the ways we experience psychological trauma and the potential ways we can overcome the hurdles presented to us therein. This episode is not meant to diagnose any mental health issues the viewer/listener may be experiencing. However, the aim of this discussion is to bring awareness to the manner in which psychological injuries could potentially hold us back.
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On this episode of The Shujaa Fitcast, we speak to counseling Psychologist Jennifer Kyalo regarding the topic of mental health. Not only is Jennifer an expert in the field, but also the founder of Infinity Wellness Consultants Africa (IWC Africa), an initiative that brings together other mental health professionals for the benefit of the public. As an author (Dear Beginner Therapist: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals) and host of her own podcast (Know Thy Therapist), Jennifer is passionate about mental health advocacy. Our conversation is an attempt to explore why we struggle with our mental health and what we can do about it, because without mental health, our physical health also suffers.
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In this episode of The Shujaa Fitcast, we speak to George Ndambuki, a beginner in fitness who is passionate about using calisthenics to achieve his current fitness goals as well as improving his mental health. In the last 4 months, George has greatly transformed his body through bodyweight training, which garnered wide media attention when he posted his results on Twitter. Despite his unfamiliarity with the fitness landscape, George is embracing his newly found audience to inspire and empower others to embrace the lifestyle because it has been a major help in building his discipline and confidence. As he begins his journey in fitness and content creation alike, George is enthusiastic about promoting the possibilities of chasing your dreams viciously.
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In this episode of The Shujaa Fitcast, we speak to personal trainer and coach Miles Miller. As a dedicated fitness profesional and enthusiast, Miles is especially passionate about strength. Miles insists that to attain longevity and wellness, strength must be at the center of everyone's workout routine. Our conversation delves into a variety of fitness myths that Miles has encountered often through his years of work. These myths are usually what leads many towards unsustainable fitness practices, Miles says. Through his online content creation, Miles mirrors this same quest to battle harmful fitness myths by demonstrating and illustrating what you ought to do for a stronger, healthier and happier body.
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In this episode of The Shujaa Fitcast, we speak to professional bodybuilders Anthony Njoroge (a return guest who was on episode 12) and Richard Gitau who are known for their elite physiques and knowledge of the bodybuilding space. Beyond what they do to perfect their physical bodies, Anthony and Richard are adamant about bodybuilding being a business at its core. The first part of this interview explores Richard's journey into the sport of bodybuilding as well as how both athletes navigate the business side of things. The second part of this discussion delves into the nitty gritty of show prep, along with the elephant in the room that most people locally do not disclose: Performance-enhancing drug use.
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In this episode of The Shujaa Fitcast, we speak to professional bodybuilders Anthony Njoroge (a return guest who was on episode 12) and Richard Gitau who are known for their elite physiques and knowledge of the bodybuilding space. Beyond what they do to perfect their physical bodies, Anthony and Richard are adamant about bodybuilding being a business at its core. The first part of this interview explores Richard's journey into the sport of bodybuilding as well as how both athletes navigate the business side of things. The second part of this discussion delves into the nitty gritty of show prep, along with the elephant in the room that most people locally do not disclose: Performance-enhancing drug use.
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In this episode of The Shujaa Fitcast we speak to Derek Bbanga; a fitness enthusiast, entrepreneur, actor, speaker and corporate guru who specializes in emotional intelligence as a tool to help corporate structures function better. As a high achiever, Derek acknowledges that maintaining a consistent exercise regimen has provided numerous benefits that have kept him at the top of his game. Now in his fifties, Derek is also very passionate about communicating the message of fitness to older men in society who often get left out of the conversation. Check out Derek here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekbbanga
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In this episode of the Shujaa Fitcast, we speak to up-and-coming bodybuilder Andy Ngeru whose life is wrought with challenging experiences stemming from childhood to date. His battle with drug addiction as well as traumatic family events have posed immense challenges to his coming-of-age. However, Andy continues to fight for his dreams and aims to inspire others to do the same. As an aspiring Men's Physique athlete, Andy is confident and determined to make his way to the competitive arena as a shining example of what is possible when you don't give up.
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In this episode of The Shujaa Fitcast, we speak to Anthony Njoroge, a competitive bodybuilder with a major passion for the science of building muscle. The first part of this conversation features some background on Anthony's journey from boxing to bodybuilding, as well as some of his philosophies around training, eating and supplementing for hypertrophy. As an educator and coach, Anthony believes in being transparent about the sport of bodybuilding: The good, bad and ugly. The second part of this conversation delves into Anthony's steroid use and the ways in which it affects his performance, along with stern warnings about the side effects. _
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In this episode of The Shujaa Fitcast, we speak to Anthony Njoroge, a competitive bodybuilder with a major passion for the science of building muscle. The first part of this conversation features some background on Anthony's journey from boxing to bodybuilding, as well as some of his philosophies around training, eating and supplementing for hypertrophy. As an educator and coach, Anthony believes in being transparent about the sport of bodybuilding: The good, bad and ugly. The second part of this conversation delves into Anthony's steroid use and the ways in which it affects his performance, along with stern warnings about the side effects.
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In this episode of The Shujaa Fitcast we speak to Coach Ken AfriKen, a Nairobi-based online fitness coach who recently repatriated to Kenya from the United States. Ken is passionate about helping people above all else and uses fitness as a vehicle for overall self improvement. Despite not being a huge fan of the fitness lifestyle, Ken is clear in stating that the benefits far outweigh the struggles. Listen/watch as we learn more about Ken's unique journey and outlook on life.
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In this episode of The Shujaa Fitcast, listen in as return guests Rachel Wamwere and Njoki Ndirangu take over the show to share how and why they created the 'Bootycamp'. In addition to being personal trainers, Rachel and Njoki are passionate about finding creative ways to enlighten and empower women to live a fit and healthy lifestyle through fun and learning. These amazing ladies give us a glimpse into their friendship-turned-partnership that has yielded nothing less than a booty growth revolution in Nairobi.
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Stephanie Mwaura is an experienced fitness coach based in Nairobi, Kenya, with a passion for communicating sustainable ways to achieve fitness. As a certified personal trainer, fitness enthusiast and mother of two, she also focuses on providing pre & postpartum coaching to her clients. A major proponent of strength training and mobility, Stephanie seeks to improve the public's understanding of fitness through content creation as well as her training programs. Along with this, Stephanie also preaches the effectiveness of walking as a simple weight loss strategy, which also works to improve overall well-being. The first part of our conversation features Stephanie's approach to general fitness/health, while the second part focuses on pre & postpartum coaching.
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Stephanie Mwaura is an experienced fitness coach based in Nairobi, Kenya, with a passion for communicating sustainable ways to achieve fitness. As a certified personal trainer, fitness enthusiast and mother of two, she also focuses on providing pre & postpartum coaching to her clients. A major proponent of strength training and mobility, Stephanie seeks to improve the public's understanding of fitness through content creation as well as her training programs. Along with this, Stephanie also preaches the effectiveness of walking as a simple weight loss strategy, which also works to improve overall well-being. The first part of our conversation features Stephanie's approach to general fitness/health, while the second part focuses on pre & postpartum coaching.
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In this episode of The Shujaa Fitcast, we speak to fitness enthusiast, coach and content creator Nicholas Mutisya. Nico takes us through his personal fitness journey and how it grew over time into an immense passion for helping others attain a fitter and healthier life. When he is not training others or himself, Nico is busy creating relatable fitness content through his social media channels in order to raise awareness of the Kenyan fitness scene, as well as providing helpful tips to beginners in fitness. Through his new show "Keep Fit with Nico", this Nairobi-based coach aims to publicize as much of the local fitness talent as possible; something he acknowledges has been missing for a long time.
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In this episode of The Shujaa Fitcast, we speak to Njoki Ndirangu, a Nairobi-based personal trainer and coach who has a diverse history in sports and athletics. Njoki's background as an athlete has consistently exposed her to the different ways one can push themselves physically; a challenge that she often welcomed wholeheartedly. However, her career took an interesting transition as she was preparing for a bodybuilding show in 2022, where she realized that fitness can, and has often prioritized a toxic message to the general public. Through reworking her own perspective and personal brand, Njoki hopes to battle the toxic message of absolute intensity that is prevalent in fitness, encouraging women of all walks of life to embrace fitness in a more holistic way.
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In this episode of the Shujaa Fitcast, we speak to Andy Mungai, a personal trainer with a passion for inspiring the next generation to pick up fitness as a way of life. Andy shares his journey as a former athlete whose passion for football triggered an interest into other ways to maintain a healthy and fit body. As a personal trainer today, Andy highlights that the gym should not be a space for intimidation but rather for self improvement and enjoyment. Andy advocates for sustainable habits surrounding fitness, as opposed to the often-publicized shortcuts to a better body.
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In this episode of the Shujaa Fitcast, we speak to Ineah Mukhwana aka Trainer QQ, a freelance personal trainer with a passion for knowledge-based approaches to training himself and his clients. We speak about sticking to the basics when it comes to beginning your fitness journey, as well as some of the ways he has developed his training philosophies.
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In this episode of the Shujaa Fitcast, we speak to online fitness trainer David Irungu; founder of David Irungu Fitness. David takes us through his personal fitness journey from a young age, describing the various learning lessons that have fueled his passion for fitness to date. David aims to teach and inspire others to embrace a fit lifestyle through properly researched and structured workout programming that he is certain will produce results. As a fervent advocate of self-discipline, David is unafraid to take his personal goals to the extreme, always setting the bar high for himself.
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In this episode of The Shujaa Fitcast, we speak to Vinnie Njau, a personal trainer and brand owner (Vince Fitness) who has dedicated his career to helping people of all ages attain and maintain fitness all over Kenya.
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In this episode of the Shujaa Fitcast, registered dietician Purity Kamande demystifies food and nutrition as it relates to health and fitness. Purity breaks down the specifics of how to approach a healthy relationship with food and eating to live. This conversation ventures into topics such as the science behind how food affects our hormones as well as the psychological and social impact of food.
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In this episode of the Fitcast, we speak to Rachel Wamwere, an online fitness coach and business owner. She walks us through her personal fitness journey, as well as giving us a glimpse into her fitness approach and philosophies. Rachel advocates for fitness at all levels; gearing her message towards making fitness more accessible and manageable.
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