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Sahana Gopal on Female Athletes, Science, & Building Made-in-India Equipment For The World I UNRACK

Navneet Kaur Episode 51

In this episode, I sit down with Sahana Gopal, the founder of UNRACK, a Made-in-India strength training equipment brand built for the world. 

Shana has worked with Olympic medal-winning athletes in the UK to develop one of the largest femtech databases on female physiology, She is redefining how women train, recover, and perform.

In this episode, Shana and I dive into:

  • How Sahana turned sports science into a global fitness brand
  • The gap UNRACK is solving in the women’s strength training space
  • The challenges (and opportunities) of building Made-in-India fitness hardware
  • The science behind female athletic performance and recovery
  • The monetization sweet spot: premium smart gear or mass-market affordability
  • What the future of women’s fitness looks like  from Olympic podiums to home gyms

We also get personal:
⚡What it’s like training elite athletes under pressure
 ⚡What “strength” means beyond the gym
⚡The trends reshaping how women move, lift, and lead

If you’re curious about sports science, female-focused fitness, or what it takes to turn research and passion into a thriving global startup, this episode is for you.

Tune in to discover how UNRACK is empowering women, redefining strength training, and turning a niche idea into a billion-dollar potential.

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Disclaimer:
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest and host and do not constitute medical or professional advice. Always consult a qualified expert before making health or fitness decisions.

Unrack - https://unrack.fit/

Shana Gopal - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahanagopal/


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