Hyderabad saw it’s first ever Gymathlon take place early on Sunday morning, with participants lining up to take part in the gymming, cycling and running endurance sport event.
Trainer Albert Potestas, left, with a participant
Proceedings kicked off with a 40-minute session at the F45 gym in Jubilee Hills, with the gymathletes made to complete ten exercises like kettlebell burpees, moving plank, bench hops, sit-ups and more, all within stipulated time slots of about 45 seconds each. They then moved on to the cycling leg of the gymathlon, taking three laps around KBR Park, followed by a single running lap.
Dr Vignan R. and Gokul Krishna came first and second in the men’s category, respectively, while Pooja Akanksha and Devika Rawal did so in the women’s category.
