About
We're building the fitness magazine we wish existed.
FitTalk started in 2024 with one frustration: most fitness content is either dumbed-down fluff or hyper-technical jargon. We're the middle ground — practical, evidence-backed, and genuinely useful.
Our mission
To make smart, sustainable fitness accessible to everyone — through honest writing, real coaching, and a community that actually shows up.
Our story
What began as a Substack between friends has grown into a daily destination for 200,00+ athletes, coaches, and weekend warriors. Same mission, bigger gym.
What we stand for
Evidence first
Every recommendation is rooted in research and field-tested by athletes.
Sustainability
We build routines you can run for life — not 30-day sprints that burn you out.
Inclusive
Fitness should welcome every body, every level, every background.
No fluff
We cut the marketing noise so you can focus on what actually works.
The team
Meenakshi
Manager & Operations
Oversees the team and ensures everything runs smoothly. Passionate about fitness and community building.
Manjunath A
Founder & Head Coach
Former D1 athlete turned strength coach. 10 years training pro and amateur lifters.
Mia Chen
Nutrition Lead
Registered dietitian. Specializes in performance nutrition and intuitive eating.
Coach Devin
Programming Director
Powerlifting silver medalist. Writes the workouts you'll actually finish.
Ava Patel
Editor-in-Chief
Health journalist with a decade at top wellness publications.