‘Things European Gyms Should Learn From India’: Ukrainian Woman Lists Down Reasons | Viral

It’s quite common for many Indians to want a life in Europe. After all, not only are European countries beautiful, but these nations are often looked up to when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

But is the ‘maintenance’ part that easy? If this Ukrainian woman is to be believed, the case is a bit different. Taking to social media, the said woman- Viktoriia Chakraborty- listed four reasons why she feels that “European gyms should learn from India”. As per the post, the woman has been training in Indian gyms since 2017. With her observation over the years, the woman shared the perks of Indian gyms- then she called them better than gyms in Europe. She began by pointing out how memberships in Indian gyms are more affordable than gym fee rates in Europe. She further lauded the facilities that she gets in Indian gyms. For her second reason, the woman stated that Indian gyms have a better ‘Community vibe’. She stated that people often “ talk, share tips, spot each other” and so on, which is not common in Europe. For the third reason, the woman claimed that Indian gyms offer “Flexible hours and plans”, whereas European gyms mostly rely on “yearly contracts”. As her fourth reason, the woman stated that trainers are more “accessible” in Indian gyms. The post went viral and left many reacting. Some agreed with the woman, while others had otherwise to say. Times Now could not confirm the authenticity of the post.

Check out the viral post:

“I’ve been training in Indian gyms since 2017 and honestly, there are things European gyms should learn from India 1 Affordable membershipsIn India, fitness is accessible. You don’t need to spend €50–100 a month like in Europe. Even mid-range gyms here give full facilities at a fraction of the price. That keeps more people consistent,” the post read. “2️ Community vibeIndian gyms feel social. People talk, share tips, spot each other, and actually know the trainer’s name. It’s less lonely compared to the “headphones-on, no-eye-contact” culture in Europe.3️ Flexible hours & plansMany Indian gyms open super early or stay late. Plus, day passes, monthly, quarterly there’s flexibility for students, travelers, and professionals. In Europe, most gyms are strict with yearly contracts.4️ Trainer accessibilityIn India, you don’t always need to pay extra just to get advice. Trainers often guide you casually, correct your form, and check in on your progress. In Europe, personal attention is usually locked behind expensive PT packages,” the post concluded. The post was shared on Instagram, by the handle ‘viktoriia.chakraborty’. The post was shared 4 days ago and pulled more than 4K views from people.

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Here’s the internet’s reactions:

ALSO READ: ‘Bengaluru Is Awesome’: Rapido Driver Shares Fuel With Man Stuck In Traffic; Here’s What Happened Next… “The gym trainers only help beautiful ladies. If an uncle goes to ask for help. They will say I am coming in 5 mins but never come,” a user said. “I feel like India in general is more social than western countries,” added another. “The trainers are underpaid in India, as you know. Such a highly populated country India is, salaries are not an issue, so less expenses drives more competition and lower fee structure,” added another person.ALSO READ: ‘There Was A Faint Smell…’: Bengaluru Man Hails Shared Cab– Only To Realise The Other Passenger Is… “Heyyyyy 50 to 100 that is like 5000 to 10000 per month if that is for the luxury gyms maybe ok but normal gyms you are getting ripped off,” added another. “All 4 points are spot on!! Very true, must have come from real experience and not just for content creation. I live in Europe and go to gym here. So I can validate this,” added another.