“The best time to
plant a tree was 20 years ago.
The second best time is now.”
— Chinese Proverb
Hi! My name is Rijul Kumar, and I believe in Fitness
(yes my eyes disappear when I smile)
Me at my Heaviest
The Problem
It all begins with an idea. I was by no means that “fit” kid growing up. Don’t get me wrong! I participated in plenty of activities. Track & Field, Martial Arts, Gymnastics, Weightlifting, the whole nine yards. But those activities only made it easy for me to excuse my bad habits. In particular, my relationship with food. And as I got older, and had less time for the things that kept me active, I slowly started to experience the consequences therein.
By the time the COVID-19 Pandemic started, I was at my heaviest: 215 lbs, 26% body fat. Certified Type 1 Obese.
The Question
The problem I was looking to solve was a simple one: could I get myself back into the shape I wanted to be in, despite the obstacles life throws at us? Without affecting my job, my relationships, my responsibilities? Could I possibly get into better shape? Was there some way to diet, to exercise, to introduce good habits into my daily life, without preventing me from doing the things I needed to do?
I came across many solutions. But none that seemed to fit what I was looking for. I no longer had the time to spend 4+ hours being physically active to offset the indulgences I had. Every personal trainer I spoke to offered me generic solutions; not a single one even bothered to ask me about my lifestyle, my interests, or even the goals that I had beyond “lose weigh. My experience with fad diets only drove home this point: there was no band-aid that was going to fix this problem. And whatever the solution was, it had to be one tailor-made for me.
The Idea
I decided to educate myself. I got my Certification as an ISSA Elite Personal Trainer. I even went on to get my Certification as a Nutritionist. And I started to put myself to work.
In one year, I went from 215 pounds and 26% body fat, down to 151 pounds and 10.1%.
I was:
Benching 50 lbs more than my record
Squatting 100 lbs more than my record
Deadlifting 100 lbs more than my record
Military Pressing my bodyweight
Officially, the leanest and most “in-shape” I’ve ever been.
THE SOLUTION
I want to work for YOU. My philosophy is simple: people need to be taught the skills and habits required for them to reach their goals. But more importantly, people need to be armed with the resources to build those skills and habits AROUND THEIR LIFESTYLE.
I’m going to consult you, help you learn what you need to know to get to where you want to go, so that within six months, YOU WON’T NEED ME ANYMORE.
Get ready to tear down obstacles of the mind and body. We at Fitness Protection believe that getting yourself back to work means setting your own pace. So start your journey with us today.
