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Baba Ramdev urges Gen Z to try 5-move fitness routine
The Indian Express··6d ago
Baba Ramdev posted an Instagram workout video urging Gen Z Indians to exercise more, saying health awareness had slipped. He demonstrated five moves: surya namaskar, baithak, skandasana, sadharan dand and hanuman dand, plus cycling or badminton. Coach Ambaji Bodekar told The Indian Express the routine can aid energy and cardiovascular fitness. The piece advises consulting a practitioner first.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Young viewers following Ramdev's posts may adopt the five demonstrated moves without medical screening unless they seek advice first.
- Parents weighing outdoor games he suggested could use badminton or wrestling only where safe space exists.
- Readers are told to consult a health practitioner before starting any new exercise routine.
What's Happening
- Ramdev filmed himself cycling to a workout and said Indians had grown less active on health awareness.
- He listed surya namaskar, baithak, skandasana, sadharan dand and hanuman dand as high-intensity options.
- Coach Ambaji Bodekar told the paper the sequence can aid energy, posture and cardiovascular fitness.
Influencer fitness messaging in India
- Ramdev's appeal targets Gen Z amid his wider yoga branding on social media.
- The piece pairs his demonstration with a disclaimer that it draws on public information and expert comment.
- Instagram hosted the video that carried his spoken Hindi appeal on activity levels.
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