No, I'm not doing bodybuilding

Some of my friends from Delhi think my daily fitness training is bodybuilding. It isn't. Here's how I explain the difference.

How to Do a Serious Workout on a 19-Hour Flight Without Getting Arrested

How to maintain a serious workout routine on a 19-hour flight with seated exercises, resistance bands, aisle squats, and creative adaptations for economy class.

The Power of Being Present: Why Working 24/7 Reduces Your Productivity & Innovation

Why constant connectivity kills productivity and innovation, with research-backed strategies for mindfulness, boundary-setting, and being fully present at work

An Executive’s Daily Routine for Productivity and Balance (Summer 2023)

A CPTO’s daily routine from 5am workouts to structured deep work and evening wind-down, designed to maximize executive productivity while maintaining balance.

What I am learning from working out daily for 1,001+ consecutive days

Lessons from 1,001 consecutive days of daily exercise on consistency, discipline, variety, mental health, sleep quality, and building sustainable fitness habits

Lifting More Than Just Weights: Another Day Volunteering with New York Cares

Volunteering with New York Cares to pack food bags for the West Side Campaign Against Hunger, combining daily fitness with community service.

Make Exercise Your Daily Habit

A comprehensive guide to building a daily exercise habit using behavioral science, kettlebell training, and practical tips from a tech executive's fitness journ

Kindness of Strangers: This Time From a Fitness Expert

A well-respected fitness expert saw my kettlebell videos on Instagram and sent me a custom video with detailed technique corrections. She would not accept anyth

Personal Fitness During Quarantine Times

Rajiv shares his personal fitness journey during the 2020 quarantine at a World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders live-streamed event.

My Personal Fitness Objectives and Key Results

Rajiv Pant shares how he applies the Objectives and Key Results framework to personal fitness goals, with his OKR document and workout tracking system.

Why I Joined Thrive Global

Rajiv Pant explains his path from The New York Times CTO to joining Thrive Global as CTO, drawn by Arianna Huffington's science-based well-being mission.

Tip: Use regular bars of soap to save money, time and help conserve the environment

A case for using solid bar soap instead of liquid soap for showering, shaving, and handwashing, saving money while helping the environment.

Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen (Book Review)

A review of Born to Run by Christopher McDougall, a book about ultrarunning, the Tarahumara people, and why cooperation matters more than competition.

Vivo Barefoot Shoes by Terra Plana (Product Review)

A review of Vivo Barefoot shoes by Terra Plana for everyday and formal wear, covering comfort, health benefits, and negotiation tips for purchase.

Vibram Five Fingers Shoes For Hiking and Water Sports (Product Review)

A review of Vibram Five Fingers barefoot shoes for hiking and gym workouts, covering health benefits, outdoor use, and the unconventional look drawback.

Gym Memberships: Tips for Getting a Good Deal

Practical negotiation tips for getting the best gym membership deal, including month-to-month contracts, avoiding hidden fees, and public alternatives.

With land and air covered, now for the water

Learning to swim as an adult at the local YMCA after covering land and air through hiking and hang gliding near San Francisco.