About
Mridul is the founder of Gymlocator.in and has been training consistently for over 10 years- not occasionally, religiously. Weights, running, cycling, and basketball across gyms in cities all over India, from luxury wellness clubs with ice baths to old-school basement iron rooms where the equipment is decades old but the gains are real. That range is what shaped Gymlocator.in: every locality page and pricing tier reflects gyms he has actually trained in, not data scraped from a spreadsheet. He has opinions about squat rack depth, checks out a city's gyms before its hotels, and built this platform because no existing tool captured the nuance a real recommendation needs.
“The best gym is the one you actually go to.”
Written by Mridul
Latest articles
Women's Fitness & Health
Protein Powder for Pregnant Women: Complete Guide to Safety, Necessity, and What to Look For (2026)
Is protein powder safe during pregnancy? Here's what the guidance actually says, when a doctor might recommend one, and what to check before choosing a product.
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Mridul Kathuria
Workouts & Training Plans
Gym Workout Plan for 2026: The Complete Guide to Choosing and Following the Right Routine
Gym Workout Plan for 2026: The Complete Guide to Choosing and Following the Right Routine
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Mridul Kathuria
Injury, Recovery & Health
Aqua Treadmill: The Complete Guide to How It Works and Who It's For (2026)
How does an aqua treadmill actually work, is it intense enough to count as real training, and where can you find one? Here's the full picture.
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Mridul Kathuria
Bodybuilding & Muscle Building
Shoulder Workout Gym Guide 2026: Full Routine, Dumbbell Alternatives, and Common Mistakes
Most shoulder workouts fail because they're just a list of exercises, not a plan. Here's a structured shoulder day routine, a dumbbell-only version, and when it's time to bring in a trainer instead of guessing.
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Mridul Kathuria
comparisons
Boxing vs MMA: Which Is Tougher, More Dangerous, and Which Should You Train? (2026)
Boxing vs MMA isn't one question, it's two. Here's the real data on which is more dangerous, which is harder to learn, and which one fits your goals.
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Mridul Kathuria
Yoga, Pilates & Alternative Fitness
Zumba Classes: The Complete Guide to Online, Live, and In-Person Options (2026)
App, live virtual class, or in-person studio? Here's an honest comparison of every Zumba class format, real costs, and how to pick the one that fits your routine.
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Mridul Kathuria
Gym Equipment & Home Gym
Curved Treadmill: The Complete Guide to How It Works and Whether It's Worth It (2026)
What actually makes a curved treadmill different, does it really burn more calories, and is it worth the higher price? Here's the honest breakdown.
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Mridul Kathuria
Beginner Guides & Gym Basics
First Day Gym Workout: A Beginner's Complete Plan for 2026
Nervous about your first gym session? Here's exactly what to expect, a simple full-body routine to follow, and why how you start matters more than how hard you push.
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Mridul Kathuria
Personal Training & Trainer Careers
Personal Trainer Near Me: The Complete Guide to Cost, Vetting, and Finding One (2026)
Searching for a personal trainer near you? Here's what one actually costs in India, how to vet a trainer before you commit, and how to find gyms with personal training nearby.
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Mridul Kathuria
Workouts & Training Plans
Home Workout Without Equipment: The Complete No-Gym Plan for 2026
No gym, no equipment, no problem. A structured bodyweight routine, a real progression system without added weight, and when it's time to add more.
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Mridul Kathuria