Traditional Indians gyms are becoming few and far between
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Traditional wrestling gyms in India are facing tough times. More and more young men prefer to pump iron rather than wrestle each other to the ground in loin cloths. Here’s more on this growing trend.
It’s a routine that could very well disappear. The morning walk to the gym.. and then to the mats.
Traditional wrestling gyms in India are facing a recruitment problem, as many young men are pumping iron in western-style fitness centers.
As Indian cities modernize at break-neck speed to keep pace with people’s changing habits – physical fitness centers are on their way out.
Om Prakash – an old school wrestler says young people are looking for different things.
[Om Prakash, Traditional Wrestler]:
“Youngsters nowadays have switched to modern gyms and are growing weaker. They only drink tea and water, and not almond milk and yogurt. As a result they have well-toned bodies. They wear trendy clothes and walkabout in the market. But are weak.”
Many urban Indian men are keen to look like their favorite Bollywood stars. And that means bulking up as well.
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December 18th, 2009 at 1:27 am
I worked out …
I worked out regularly for 3 years will full passion and developed nice big muscles. I thought i was very strong untill i joined Judo classes. At that time i realised that i was strong only in parts and did not have the real core strenght. I used to get thrown down by guys half my size who were practicing judo for less then a year.
December 18th, 2009 at 1:27 am
True.
These neo …
True.
These neo handsomes from jim grows muscles at particular places and not fit.
Good information
December 18th, 2009 at 1:27 am
the indian art of …
the indian art of kushti makes men much stronger and tougher than the man doing lat pull downs…….the body operates as a whole, men who train isolated usually dont have the ability to transfer enegry from one body part to another. they lack fluididy in there movements and cannot generate force in combat.
December 18th, 2009 at 1:27 am
fat ass.
fat ass.
December 18th, 2009 at 1:27 am
I am 300 pounds …
I am 300 pounds with a fat gut, but yesterday I choked out a trim, VERY strong 250 pounder. It’s all about technique and a lot of heart.
December 18th, 2009 at 1:27 am
well duh who wants …
well duh who wants to roll around in dirt when they can roll on mats in a gym….
December 18th, 2009 at 1:27 am
so no problem. …
so no problem. yeah, it depends on how a person trains but other guys are lucky that they have both form and efficiency. and even about efficiency there are differences, you may deadlift a car but struggle jogging with your wife, throw a kettlebell very far but sweat a lot carrying shopping bags for your partner and a friend.
December 18th, 2009 at 1:27 am
well, of course the …
well, of course the particular perception of a good looking physique varies from person to person but i think there are some attributes that are generally appealing.
i’m definitely not a body builder.
adressing the above it’s all a question of training. check out marvin eder, strength athlete and body builder. he had strength without being all fat. it looked good & i think it was. maybe he could run faster or wouldnt get diabetes that easily.. who knows.
no the gymnast can’t. yet he’s athletic.
December 18th, 2009 at 1:27 am
human body …
human body efficiency is not always coupled with beautiful form. ok, some guys do have both great bodies and ability but not all (observed from strongmen and other athletes). are you a bodybuilder or a gymnast? because atleast you can relate if you are either. a bodybuilder is also strong and beautiful but they will not go toe-to-toe with a fat olympic weightlifter doing clean and jerks. a gymnast is unbeatable in the “human flag” but can he deadlift a car like a bulky strongman athlete does?