Marking a significant milestone, special guest Ape Puro, Fitness Instructor NLA and General Secretary NBBA, Proprietor of Life Fitness Nagaland, did the ribbon cutting of ‘Sculpt Fitness Gym,’ at Kiphire on the 4th July 2024. Earlier, a dedicatory prayer for the first gym in Kiphire was pronounced by Dr. Apise, Secretary of USBLA.
Sharing his personal commitment to practice fitness gym until the age of 70, Puro stated, “Fitness is a way of life, not just a designation,” and stressed that fitness is for all, regardless of gender and age. With the statement, “Sweat is just fats crying,” he stressed on the importance of physical health and mental well-being. He also added that fitness can help reduce stress, improve heart condition and encouraged incorporating fitness into one’s life.
Speaking exclusively with Nagaland Tribune, the two young entrepreneurs, Thrijongba Sangtam and Atsungba Sangtam, shared their inspiring journey. They revealed that their passion for fitness began in 2019 when they joined a gym in Kohima. After experiencing the benefits of regular exercise and improved mental health, they envisioned starting a gym in their own district, Kiphire.
The entrepreneurs also shared a personal story of their friend who formerly struggled with alcohol and smoking addiction. Inspired by their physical transformation, he joined the gym and with continued encouragement, he overcame his addictions and is presently a fit individual, bringing them much pride.
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Sculpt Fitness Gym offers state-of-the-art facilities, including 24/7 electricity, changing rooms, bathing facilities, and professional instructors. The gym will operate in two sessions, morning and evening, with each session accommodating 20 people comfortably. The entrepreneurs also announced plans to organise summer, winter, and street fitness challenges in the near future. At present, twenty individuals have already signed up for membership, with many more expected to join soon.
Notably, Thrijongba Sangtam won third position in the 2019 Hornbill festival for best physique, while Atsungba Sangtam has also achieved notable success in the fitness industry.
Atsungba Sangtam, in his keynote address, thanked well wishers and friends, sharing the gym’s genesis, which dates back to 2019. He acknowledged Puro as the source of their inspiration. He also welcomed everyone to join the fitness journey, emphasising that every beginning starts with a single step.
The Head GB of Singrip village encouraged the young entrepreneurs, expressing belief in their dreams despite financial challenges.
The program was chaired by Binite, appreciation was said by Thrijongba, and benediction by Lemtsu, Youth Pastor of Tikhir Baptist Church.
