Our Team

Meet the Core of Our Organisation

Murtaza Nasir

Murtaza is a certified fitness coach from the National Academy of Sports Medicine
(NASM). He Co-Founded Musclebar at the age of 21 which became Pune’s first
Open-Air Gym. He is a TEDxSpeaker and has personally coached over 300
people in the last six years. His main style is building strength and endurance through callisthenics and functional training. MURTAZA FAKHRUDDIN NASIR With a strong belief that Mental Resilience andPhysical Fitness play
an interdependent role in one’s life, he preaches that exercise should be a
top priority for building a successful career.
Murtaza also specializes in hosting community level as well as national levelfitness
competitions that bring athletes together from all over the country
which makes him well-known in the fitness community across India.
He is also a fitness influencer, who aims to transform more
than a million lives in his lifetime, and bring Musclebar
sports club the recognition it
deserves.

Ajay Kumar Yadav

Ajay Kumar comes from an army background and brings discipline and dedication to the gym. With a passion and a dream to bring fitness to individuals who want to change their lives and be fit, Ajay has trained numerous athletes from different backgrounds, including cricket, squash, ironman, triathlon, and so much more. His go-getter attitude was his highlight, making him the co-founder of Musclebar.
He co-founded the first-ever Musclebar branch at a pre-school in Sopanbaug, Pune, which now has grown into two branches and progressed into the addition of
Musclebar Sports Club, Undri.
AJAY KUMAR YADAV Ajay believes that punctuality and hard work can help you ace the game called life, achieve your true self, and unlock your potential.

Tasneem Poonawala

With an infectious enthusiasm and unwavering optimism, Tasneem embodies the essence of living life to the fullest. A creative entrepreneur with a Diploma in Fashion Designing, Tasneem’s professional journey took a dynamic turn as Director of TEAMSWIFTProjects Pvt. Ltd., a designbuild fit-out company. However, her true passion for fitness led her to MuscleBar, where she began as a member four years ago.

Now, as Co-Founder, Tasneem combines her business acumen with her love for active lifestyle and wellness to propel MuscleBar Sports Club to new heights. Her radiant energy and unparalleled dedication inspire others to embrace a holistic lifestyle.

Tasneem’s mission? Spread positivity, empower communities, and make every day count. Join her on this exciting journey, as MuscleBar Sports Club redefines the fitness landscape.

Ali Poonawala

Growing up in a family with a strong cricketing legacy (his father, treasurer of the Pune District Cricket Association, and his uncle, who played cricket for both India and UAE), Ali himself pursued a career in cricket, playing in various State and District level tournaments.
ALI POONAWALA Beyond the cricket pitch, Ali is a Gold Medallist in PolymerScience from Pune University, his professional trajectory spans over two decades, from Asian Paints to Director of TEAMSWIFTProjects Pvt. Ltd., a leading design-build fit-out company with 100+ employees and associates. Ali’s true calling emerged from his own sports & fitness journey and discovering a newfound passion for wellness. This transformation ignited a desire to create a space where sports, health, and wellness come together – a vision that gave birth to MuscleBar Sports Club.

For Ali, MuscleBar Sports Club is more than a business-it’s his Ikigai Moment, a Japanese concept that means ‘a reason to live’. With MuscleBar Sports Club, he has found his purpose and is committed to helping others find theirs through sports, fitness, and a healthy lifestyle.!

Masarrat Panjwani

Operations Manager

Masarrat has over three years of experience in operations, PR, administration, HR, and social media management, with qualifications in Engineering, Business Management, and Content Creation. At MuscleBar Sports Club, she oversees two branches, driving innovation and success while earning consistent recognition for her dedication and adaptability.

Saheb Singh

Turf Manager

Saheb Singh, a dedicated Turf Manager with 3 years of experience, specializes in lawn care, sports field management, and landscape maintenance, focusing on sustainable practices. He ensures vibrant, high-quality green spaces by overseeing soil management, irrigation, and pest control while maintaining eco-friendly, cost-effective solutions.