Gym-goers now going from Hulk to health


Flexing a new purpose: The local gym scene is evolving and shifting from pure bodybuilding to a broader focus on overall well-being. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Gym-goers these days are moving away from training for a muscular, action-hero physique like that of actors Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans and Jason Momoa.

According to fitness trainer Dwayne Ang, 38, the priority has shifted from bulking up to staying fit and healthy, a trend that accelerated after the Covid-19 pandemic.

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