Overview

• Viktoriia Chakraborty, who has trained in India since 2017, outlined four advantages she sees in Indian gyms: lower costs, a social atmosphere, flexible plans, and accessible trainers.
• She said memberships in India can cost far less than the €50–100 a month commonly paid in parts of Europe.
• She described Indian gyms as more community‑oriented, where members interact and trainers are approachable.
• She noted longer opening hours and options such as day passes and monthly or quarterly plans, contrasting them with Europe’s frequent annual contracts.
• Indian outlets reported the reel as viral, and online reactions ranged from praise to gendered jokes about trainers giving more attention to women.