In a gym they offer a luxurious car as a prize to whoever completes a controversial and dangerous challenge

A gym in China threw a dangerous challenge: offers a luxurious car to whom I achieve lose a large amount of weight in a short time. The proposal unleashed strong criticism for the risks that could entail for health.

On October 23, according to the newspaper South China Morning Posta fitness center in the city of Binzhou —located in the province of Shandongin the east of the country—announced that will deliver a Porsche to whoever manages to complete a extreme challenge: lose 50 kg in three months under the conditions defined by the gym.

According to the same media, in the promotional poster, the sports establishment presented a Porsche Panamera as a reward for those who comply with the initiative. The vehicle is a used 2020 model year that allegedly belongs to the owner from the center of fitness.

«The challenge It is real and it is already underway. Registration will close when we reach a total of 30 participants. So far, they have signed up about seven or eight people«, said Wanga coach of the place, cited by the same medium.

On the other hand, Wang clarified that registration has a cost of 10,000 yuanequivalent to 1400 dollars Americans. According to his explanation, this amount covers the meal plan and accommodation expenses in a training complex that has sleeping rooms.

A 2021 Porsche Panamera model. The image is illustrative, not related to this story. Photo: archive.

What a doctor said about the dangerous initiative

The center’s announcement fitness It had a massive local impact: it attracted the attention of thousands of users. In turn, sparked concern among health professionalswho They warned about the dangers of the challenge.

«Losing weight at such a rapid rate can overload organs and even endanger life. Scientifically supported weight loss should be gradualallowing the brain, body fat, muscles and organs to adapt to the new energy balance,” he declared. Pu Yansonga gastrointestinal surgeon at Shaanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, according to the newspaper South China Morning Post.

The gym did not reveal the exercise program or diet required for the challenge. The image is illustrative, it is not related to the news. Photo: Pexels.

For their part, Internet users They also criticized the initiative from the gym. «The thing is, no one can really do it. Lose 50 kg in three months? The person You will not only lose weight, but also your life«, he expressed a young man on social networks.

Furthermore, this same user believed that the proposal benefits the owner of the health center. fitness: “Charges a registration fee of 10,000 yuan, the owner could buy a new car and still keep the used one (NdR: in case no one overcomes the challenge). In the end, earn a fortune. What an elaborate marketing plan.”