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Living as a Sumo Wrestler for a Day

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Sumo wrestling, a 2,000-year-old sport, was traditionally used to train soldiers, emphasizing that bigger is better. Sumo wrestlers, known as rikishi, or "powerful men," average a weight of 400 lb, combining muscle and fat for immense strength. To sustain their size, they consume about 20,000 calories daily. Could you handle the life of a sumo wrestler for just one day?


Key Moments:


  • 01:05 - 5 a.m.
  • 01:58 - 11 a.m.
  • 02:23 - 12 p.m.
  • 03:17 - 4 p.m.
  • 03:40 - 7 p.m.

    • 01:05: 5 a.m.
    01:58: 11 a.m.
    02:23: 12 p.m.
    03:17: 4 p.m.
    03:40: 7 p.m.

    #SumoWrestling #Rikishi #JapaneseSports #WrestlingStyles #Calories #MuscleandFat



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