Popeye sure makes it look easy when he grows rippling triceps with a swig of spinach.
But the process actually takes time, a whole lot of determination and not to mention, pain. Men have been gymming forever, flexing their muscles and developing those curved biceps. The activity is engaging, helps them build confidence and increases their self-esteem by a staggering percentage. It's more of a self-evaluation that the individual undergoes here. However, the question is, do men do it only for the macho factor? Is there more to working out than the mere pursuit of a Greek god bod?
Turns out, yes. Men swear by gymming to get over their worries, frustrations and even troubled relationships. Gokul Govardhan, who has been religiously visiting the gym for the last three years (without missing a day), decided to hit the gym after he was ridiculed for being scrawny. "People started calling me names because I was thin and even went to the extent of insulting me by comparing me with guys who were well-built ."
On a lighter note, Gokul states that the movie Vaaranam Aayiram inspired him a lot, especially the part where a brokendown Suriya works out fervently, transforming into a brawny hunk. "In the movie, his character says, vazhkaila ulla un kovathellam un udambula kaamikanum (whatever anger you have, take it out on your body). Gymming has helped me get rid of various anxieties and worries," he says. Anjanaa Damodharan, another fitness freak, states that when she gets angry and wants to vent it out, she hits the treadmill. "I feel at peace when I'm at the gym," she adds.
Our brain releases endorphins or 'happy hormones' when we gym. And once you are done working out, you can experience an immense sense of happiness . However, Mahesh, a trainer at a popular gym, explains that men sometimes come into the gym for all the wrong reasons. "The top reason being, the girlfriend wanted them to get a sixpack . Men over the age of 45 come to increase their sexual performance," he rues, adding, "But, workouts are the biggest stress-busters ."
Excercise to de-stress
Exercise, don't binge
Often, when we are stressed out, we overcome it by eating something sweet or comforting. Avoid that and work out instead.
Release the hulk within you
Feeling frustrated? Go for kick-boxing classes or maybe even martial arts. It's a sure-fire remedy to all your bottledup anger. Imagining the subject of your anger and then punching really helps!
Yoga and meditation
This may not work out for everyone but if you do not want to resort to vigorous forms of working out, then yoga and meditation are your best bets. They help you calm down and attain a sound mind.
Smiley stress balls
If you have seen these yellow, smiley foam balls that you get at toy stores, then you'd know what we are talking about. Carry them around with you in your handbag and squeeze when the need arises. It helps you de-stress , by facilitating blood circulation. This is a great mental workout.
But the process actually takes time, a whole lot of determination and not to mention, pain. Men have been gymming forever, flexing their muscles and developing those curved biceps. The activity is engaging, helps them build confidence and increases their self-esteem by a staggering percentage. It's more of a self-evaluation that the individual undergoes here. However, the question is, do men do it only for the macho factor? Is there more to working out than the mere pursuit of a Greek god bod?
Turns out, yes. Men swear by gymming to get over their worries, frustrations and even troubled relationships. Gokul Govardhan, who has been religiously visiting the gym for the last three years (without missing a day), decided to hit the gym after he was ridiculed for being scrawny. "People started calling me names because I was thin and even went to the extent of insulting me by comparing me with guys who were well-built ."
On a lighter note, Gokul states that the movie Vaaranam Aayiram inspired him a lot, especially the part where a brokendown Suriya works out fervently, transforming into a brawny hunk. "In the movie, his character says, vazhkaila ulla un kovathellam un udambula kaamikanum (whatever anger you have, take it out on your body). Gymming has helped me get rid of various anxieties and worries," he says. Anjanaa Damodharan, another fitness freak, states that when she gets angry and wants to vent it out, she hits the treadmill. "I feel at peace when I'm at the gym," she adds.
Our brain releases endorphins or 'happy hormones' when we gym. And once you are done working out, you can experience an immense sense of happiness . However, Mahesh, a trainer at a popular gym, explains that men sometimes come into the gym for all the wrong reasons. "The top reason being, the girlfriend wanted them to get a sixpack . Men over the age of 45 come to increase their sexual performance," he rues, adding, "But, workouts are the biggest stress-busters ."
Excercise to de-stress
Exercise, don't binge
Often, when we are stressed out, we overcome it by eating something sweet or comforting. Avoid that and work out instead.
Release the hulk within you
Feeling frustrated? Go for kick-boxing classes or maybe even martial arts. It's a sure-fire remedy to all your bottledup anger. Imagining the subject of your anger and then punching really helps!
Yoga and meditation
This may not work out for everyone but if you do not want to resort to vigorous forms of working out, then yoga and meditation are your best bets. They help you calm down and attain a sound mind.
Smiley stress balls
If you have seen these yellow, smiley foam balls that you get at toy stores, then you'd know what we are talking about. Carry them around with you in your handbag and squeeze when the need arises. It helps you de-stress , by facilitating blood circulation. This is a great mental workout.
