You don't need another workout you won't stick to.
Effective training is not simply about doing more exercise. It is about understanding your body, learning good movement, progressively building strength and creating a routine that fits real life.
(b) Six pillars
Training that goes beyond counting reps.
01
Strength
Build practical strength progressively.
02
Mobility
Develop usable range of motion and move with greater freedom.
03
Core & Stability
Build control, stability and strength from the center of the body.
04
Movement Awareness
Learn to understand your posture, technique and movement patterns.
05
Breath
Use simple breathing practices to develop awareness and support better movement.
06
Observation
Develop a deeper awareness of your body and how you respond during movement.
I'm Purnima Gupta, founder of Sthira and an ACE Certified Personal Trainer with years of personal strength-training experience — and a previous career in software development. My work is about helping you understand your body, not just telling you which exercises to do.
For someone who had never stepped into a gym before, starting strength training was a big leap. When my doctor recommended it, I was lucky to find Purnima—I truly couldn't have asked for a better coach.
She brings the perfect balance of strength, functional, and flexibility training, while tailoring it to what her clients need.
She's knowledgeable, effective, punctual, and always keeps the workouts fresh and engaging.
Over the past few months, I've seen a remarkable improvement in my overall fitness.
If you're looking for a trainer who genuinely cares about your progress and makes fitness an enjoyable journey, I would wholeheartedly recommend her.
Kamal
Does a very good initial assessment. Very approachable and gives attention to detail. Really knowledgeable too. Would recommend
Ranjeet
Very good at understanding the body and mind of the client and knows how to work accordingly.
I highly recommend her as your personal trainer if you’re a beginner and trying to start...
Sakshi
I have decent workout experience, but I had no idea that home workouts could be so effective. I reached out to Purnima for muscle gain, and she helped me well attain my goals. Apart from this, she made me consistent and also helped me with my anxiety issues. She is knowledgeable and knows how to work well. I definitely recommend her!
Snehil
I had a great experience training with Purnima. My favourite things about her coaching style were:
- Punctuality: The coach was on time for every session
- Accountability and push: I was motivated to keep going which helped me lose fat and get toned
- Upper body strength: For the longest I struggled with building upper body strength and now my back pain & hunched back is also gone
All thanks to Purnima for tailoring the program to my needs and pushing me to gradually progress and get results.
Vandana
The consultation itself was worth it. Purnima assessed my posture, movement, and technique before prescribing any exercises. She immediately spotted the compensations I had developed over the years and explained how they were affecting my movement.
I had never been able to engage my lower core properly until she taught me how. I also learned that I was unknowingly shifting my weight onto one leg whenever I got tired. Small corrections like these made a huge difference.
I've lost weight, my movement feels much more natural, and I feel stronger and more aware of my body. Her coaching is thoughtful, detailed, and very different from trainers who simply count repetitions.
Arun
Learn something useful about your body.
(f) Workshops
Online workshop
Strength Training Fundamentals
Learn the core movement patterns — squat, hinge, push, pull — with technique you can trust.
