Lateralus Studio

Finally a killer gym this side of town, and with Umar at its helm, one really can’t ask for more! All the trainers are fantastic, and you can tell you how passion and love has gone into this space. Can’t wait to try many different forms of movement here!

I’ve never been a "gym person." Sure, I’ve always stayed active, but stepping into a gym? Hard pass. That was until I joined Lateralus three months ago, and honestly, I’ve loved every moment of it. From day one, it didn’t feel like I was just signing up for another gym—it felt like I was joining a community. The atmosphere is welcoming, the workouts are engaging, the people and coaches? Absolute legends. If you’re on the fence about gyms, take it from someone who used to frown at the very idea: Lateralus is the real deal. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for more than just a workout.

Umar is an incredible coach!. His holistic method goes beyond mere exercise routines; it delves into the symbiotic relationship between mind and body, guiding you towards integrating fitness as an indispensable part of your life. What truly sets him apart is his dedication to not just being a trainer, he gives you the necessary tools to prioritize yourself, stay consistent, and genuinely embrace the lifestyle changes. His studio is a testament to this philosophy, designed with the utmost attention to fostering an environment where physical and mental health are in perfect harmony. Joining his program was, without a doubt, one of the best decisions I've ever made. For anyone sitting on the fence about taking that step towards a healthier, more balanced life, I can wholeheartedly say you won't regret it. His expertise, coupled with a genuinely caring approach, provides an unmatched fitness experience.

Lateralus literally got me to commit to a fitness program of 6 months which is the longest i have stuck to any fitness regime in my entire life. The coaches are pleasent and encouraging , very knowledgeable and even in group class pay personal attention based on an individual's ability and inclination. I have not felt better physically than I do now, thanks to the incredible folks at lateralus

Coach! A title that Umar embodies and deserves, have been training with him for almost a year now and can’t ask for a better coach than him. Couple of things that sets him apart are 1. His overall focus on nutrition, mind and training, 2. Personalising to individuals needs when you have niggles or injuries, 3. Taking accountability of goals as a team, 4. Variations of workouts, there is always a surprise element that challenges me, and I am looking forward to every week knowing it will be different and challenging 5. Pushing for more and constantly motivating, 6. Finally walking the talk, building a community of being mindful, making healthy choices and accountable for your lifestyle, he does it and I try to follow. His space "Lateralus Studio" is a reflection of how he is building a better community towards a healthier and fitter us.

One of the best things that happened in 2023 was meeting Umar Farooq. The journey with him had added so much value to my life. It just started as a random Instagram post in which he mentioned conducting a weekend internship for individuals who are willing to become fitness coaches. The three-month internship gave me so much information on how to train myself and also how to train people in an effective and sustainable way. Some of the key highlights of the internship were Basics of Human Anatomy Bio-Mechanics Assessment of clients Posture Corrections Programming Handling Special Conditions Following this, Umar also helped me crack the NASM Certified Personal Trainer Exam, which is one of the gold standard certifications in fitness. Continuing my certification, I had a brief discussion with Umar and later decided to join his team for his fitness studio startup, LATERALUS. It is not like any other fitness studio, where we will give random exercises to clients and make them do the same routine workouts. We at LATERALUS have a defined process for our clients. First, we start with an assessment to get to know them even better in terms of their body, injuries, or any other health-related conditions. Then we have a brief conversation about their lifestyle to understand how the time away from the gym will help them become healthy. Finally, we make program for individuals based on all the inputs. People training at LATERALUS are accompanied by trainers all the time, and group classes are compact so that individual attention can be more focused, leading to effective methods of training. This is my journey to date, and it has been an interesting and fruitful journey. People who want to develop the habit of a sustainable fit lifestyle are always welcome to LATERALUS. Follow @Coach_nandhakishore on Instagram for more updates.

The training sessions have been a great great come back for me post my delivery. The precision and understanding coach Umar has about an individual and the way the team gauges you and supports you in the journey is motivating and with effective results. Love the collaboration and look forward to upping my lifestyle goals.