Mary Kom Drops 2 Kgs in 4 Hours to Avoid Disqualification: Can Any Exercise Achieve Rapid Weight Loss?

Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics because she couldn't lose the final 100 grams needed to meet her weight class. This situation brings to mind a similar challenge faced by Mary Kom, who was able to successfully shed extra weight in the past.

At the Silesian Open Boxing Tournament in Poland in 2018, the boxer was slightly over the 48 kg limit before the weigh-in and faced possible disqualification. However, the Olympic bronze medalist managed to drop the extra weight by skipping and ultimately went on to win a gold medal.

Mary Kom said that “I did skipping for an hour at a stretch and just like that, I was ready”.

Jaya Jyotsna, a dietician at Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute in Delhi, emphasized that combining a healthy diet with a good fitness routine is key to losing weight quickly. 

Dr. Rajiv Manek, a consultant in general laparoscopic, metabolic, and bariatric surgery at Wockhardt Hospitals Mira Road, explained that while high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or running might work well for some, others might find walking, gym workouts, cycling, or yoga more effective. It’s important to find the right exercise for you and adjust your fitness routine with the help of a trainer or expert.

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