A Ukrainian fitness enthusiast, Viktoriia Chakraborty, has sparked conversation on social media after sharing her observations about Indian gyms versus European gyms. Her post read, “I’ve been training in Indian gyms since 2017, and honestly, there are things European gyms should learn from India,” the caption of the post reads.”
Chakraborty highlighted key differences in affordability, community, flexibility, and trainer accessibility in an Instagram reel that has gone viral.
Affordability and Community Vibe Highlighted
In her video, Chakraborty noted that Indian gyms are significantly more affordable than their European counterparts. “You don’t need to spend €50–100 a month like in Europe,” she said, pointing out that even mid-range gyms in India provide full facilities at a fract