RIKISHI – PLANET FITNESS

Professional sumo wrestler Rikishi is expected to live centuries-old according to centuries-old rules, or the word can be used as an alternative for sumotori or sumo sam. These wrestlers are mostly from and trained in Japan, where the sport Sumo is widely practiced. People aspiring in this sport can be ranked as individuals or not based solely on their official wins. You’d think the heavier you weigh, the better it is for wrestling, right? Not necessarily.

They are only expected to grow their hair long so they can form it into a topknot or chonmage, similar to a samurai hairstyle of the Edo Period. The sumo life centers around training stables, and that’s where active wrestlers belong to do the following: train, clean, sleep, and socialize. Rikishi or Solofa Fatu Jr. resolved to lose weight by joining the famous Planet Fitness group. With dedication and discipline, the wrestler lost a remarkable 125 pounds of excess weight. He credits it to regular workouts, intense cardio exercises, and a low-carb diet.