56% Bengalureans rely on yoga for better health

India is getting fitter. Over 2,200 men and women, between the age group of 18 and 35 years, were surveyed by a leading sports brand across the top nine cities — Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Chandigarh. And the results show that Indians are now not only experimenting with their fitness regimen, but also keeping a close tab on their nutrition intake. 

 Ninety five per cent respondents take part in at least one fitness activity — running, jogging or walking. Kolkata scores the highest in terms of activities participated in, frequency of working out and nutritional awareness, followed by Delhi-NCR, then Mumbai. 

 Bengaluru emerged sixth on the list. Over half the respondents (53 per cent) have confirmed that they have at least five activities in their regimen. The top choices being:

Walking - 84%
Yoga - 56%
Jogging - 64%
Running - 63%
Gym training - 53%

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