The Start of “Goodness”
The ancient Greeks were revered for their athleticism, courage, and leadership. They were known to have trained with early forms of barbells.
Nearly 2,000 years later, the 19th century saw the rise of industrialism and a mass migration to big cities. Office jobs confined people to desks, sparking awareness of the need for regular exercise as part of a healthy life.
By the mid-1800s, the first commercial gym opened in Paris, followed by the YMCA in London - a movement that soon spread to the USA and Canada.
By the mid-1900s, driven by the physical demands of warfare, the concept of the “health club” emerged after World War II. In those days, a gym membership card was a badge of modern vitality.
Today, fitness has taken countless forms - from gyms and yoga studios to kickboxing centers; personalized training to online platforms. Information on exercise, nutrition, and health is now just a click away.
Yet, as our societies become increasingly driven by social media, AI and technology, a strong association with chair-bound jobs and sedentary behaviour has caused a higher risk of obesity, eye strain, lung and cardiovascular problems, with more such ailments increasingly evident.
Fitness, strength, and mobility are no longer luxuries - they’re vital for survival in a world that sits too much and moves too little.
Zareer Patell
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