Tank Mobility with Triraj Pratap Singh
- Urvashi Singh
- 3 days ago
- 4 min read
In a world saturated with fitness fads and quick fixes, Tank Fitness stands apart — not merely as a regimen, but as a philosophy. At its helm is its founder, Triraj, who hail from the erstwhile princely state of Trilokpur in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district. A serving jawaan in the Indian Armed Forces, Triraj is shaped by soldierly discipline and a strong fitness ethos imbibed in him by his mother. In this exclusive feature, Triraj shares his views on health, vitality, and the creation of his fitness platform- Tank Mobility.
From Playgrounds to Parades: The Genesis of Tank Fitness
From his earliest days, Triraj was immersed in a world where sports were more than a pastime — they formed the very rhythm of life. Triraj's mother, herself a sports enthusiast, had introduced him to structured athletic training at a young age. Days were spent at sports academies, and evenings pushing his limits with friends until exhaustion took over. “What stayed constant,” he recalls, “was my connection to sports and fitness.”
That enduring connection eventually became the foundation for Tank Fitness — a platform that merges modern sports science with accessible training methods like resistance band workouts, fitness microdosing, and calisthenics. For Triraj, it’s more than fitness. “It’s my way of giving back,” he says, “to offer practical, personalized solutions for a more energized life.”
Calisthenics: Beautiful Strength in Motion
Central to Triraj’s fitness approach is calisthenics — a discipline with deep historical roots. Deriving from the Greek words kallos (beauty) and sthenos (strength), calisthenics emphasizes the body’s natural capabilities. “Ancient Indian martial arts and yoga also celebrated this graceful strength,” Triraj notes. Today, his training includes everything from push-ups and pull-ups to human flags and planches.
Why calisthenics? “Simplicity, scalability, and sustainability,” he explains. “You don’t need fancy equipment — just commitment and creativity.” In his hands, calisthenics becomes both a personal discipline and a social equalizer, accessible to anyone, anywhere.
The Soldier’s Ethic: Fuel for the Tank
As a serving member of the Indian Armed Forces, Triraj brings military-grade discipline to his fitness vision. The values he upholds — resilience, adaptability, and mission-focused training — are deeply embedded in Tank Fitness. “Military training teaches you to push beyond your limits and stay composed under pressure,” he explains.
But the relationship flows both ways. The experimental training, mobility drills, and recovery protocols from Tank Fitness feed back into his soldier’s life, enhancing his combat readiness and overall vitality. In this dynamic exchange, innovation meets discipline in a loop of constant growth.
Looking Ahead: Ultramarathons, Ironman Races & More
Triraj’s future is packed with high-stakes physical challenges. With a solid foundation in endurance sports, he has his eyes set on ultramarathons, Ironman events, and other hybrid competitions. But for him, it’s not just about personal achievement. “The next step,” he says, “is to help more people train for these events. It’s about expanding the tribe.”
A Fitness Mantra for the Real World
Amid a cultural landscape overwhelmed by diets, hacks, and gym selfies, Triraj’s mantra is refreshingly grounded: Train for real life. “Imagine sprinting through a station with your own luggage and helping an elderly couple with theirs — that’s the kind of fitness I care about,” he says.
His own system is rigorous — often training twice a day with a mix of strength, calisthenics, cardio, yoga, and breathwork. Even office hours become workout opportunities: “Push-ups, squats, lunges — I squeeze them in with the troops.”
His diet advice echoes the same philosophy: whole foods, simple practices, and mindful eating. He champions intermittent fasting, mindful sequencing of meals, and daily movement after food to manage blood sugar. “At the end of the day, just move. It’s the best therapy there is.”
Rethinking Mistakes: Where Most Fitness Plans Go Wrong
Triraj doesn’t shy away from calling out common pitfalls in fitness culture:
Mistaking calories for nutrition
Poor food sequencing and blood sugar management
Ignoring the body’s fuel systems
Overreliance on meat for protein
“Fitness isn’t a math problem — it’s a biological symphony,” he asserts. His core message: Start early, stay consistent, and treat fitness as a long game. “Don’t sprint the marathon. Your body will teach you what it needs, if you listen.”
Cardio vs. Strength: Why Not Both?
To Triraj, the cardio vs. strength training debate is a false dichotomy. Each taps into different energy systems, each has unique benefits, and both are essential.
Strength training boosts muscle mass, power, and metabolic firepower.
Cardio enhances stamina, VO₂ max, and efficient fat-burning.
“The smartest approach,” he explains, “is to train like a human was meant to — strong enough to lift, fast enough to run, and ready for combat.”
Bootcamps in the Hills: Fitness Meets Soulwork
Looking forward, Triraj is building something even more immersive — fitness and wellness bootcamps in the Dhauladhar foothills. These retreats will combine movement, nature, music, and art into an unplugged experience rooted in presence and community.
“We’ll be away from the distractions of the material world — just real people, real conversations, and real movement,” he shares. Collaborations with yoga teachers and fellow fitness coaches are also on the horizon, taking Tank Fitness across the country and, hopefully, beyond.
Tank Fitness is more than a workout program — it’s a lived philosophy forged in the fires of sport, soldiering, and self-awareness. Triraj’s story is a reminder that real strength is not just about lifting weights, but about lifting others, showing up daily, and choosing movement over stagnation. For those looking for a sustainable, meaningful fitness journey, Tank Mobility isn’t just a brand — it’s a call to action.
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