Suma Wrestlers

I was watching something health show and they said even though suma wrestlers are really big, they are generally pretty healthy.  Obviously, this is due to the amount of exercise they get.  I was still sort of suprised.  Exercise really plays so much of an important role in our health. Even if we are overweight doesn't mean we shouldn't exercise. Brenda

Hmm..  This struck my interest in the subject so I went to read up on it. I'm not so sure that health show was accurate though. Seems to me like they would be unhealthy.  Anyways, I found a bit about them on wikipedia.  Perhaps we can learn from them how to lose weight by NOT doing what they do! Check this out!! "Rikishi are not normally allowed to eat breakfast and are expected to have a nap after a large lunch. The most common type of lunch served is the traditional "sumo meal" of chankonabe which consists of a simmering stew cooked at table which contains various fish, meat, and vegetables. It is usually eaten with rice and washed down with beer. This regimen of no breakfast and a large lunch followed by a nap helps rikishi put on weight so as to compete more effectively." .... "The negative effects of the sumo lifestyle become dangerously apparent later in life. Sumo wrestlers have a life expectancy of between 60 and 65, more than 10 years shorter than the average Japanese male. They often develop diabetes and high blood pressure, and are prone to heart attacks. The excessive intake of alcohol can lead to liver problems and the stress on their joints can cause arthritis. Recently, the standards of weight gain are becoming less strict, in an effort to improve the overall health of the wrestlers.^[13][14] The average height of sumo wrestlers is around 178 cm (5' 10")."
From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumo Then on the other hand theres a lot of evidence pointing to them being quite healthy as well.  I suppose both sides make sense.  I'm not convinced they are healthy but instead I do think they are much much more healthy than I am. A good blog of the opposing view, healthy sumos: http://brainlova.blogspot.com/2005/09/hey-obese-americans-sumo-wrestlers-say.html

wow, Kriz and Bkro, I have NEVER ever thought what to do to stay huge.  What a fascinating concept!  I plan to read up on my sumo-ness!  LOL