Sumo is a type of wrestling in the orient. It is steeped in tradition and disciplines ,rituals,which I'm not going to get into here, but reading about the lifestyle and history makes fascinating reading.
My purpose in researching the sumo wrestler, was to see what habits in their lifestyle result in the heavy body style, for which they are known.
I won't use the term "overweight", since they work to meet a certain standard associated with the sport and would'nt be deemed overweight by sumo standards of sumo weight control.
"Wrestlers are not normally allowed to eat breakfast and are expected to
have a nap after a large lunch. The most common type of lunch served is the
traditional "sumo meal" of chankonabe which consists of a simmering stew cooked
at table which contains various fish, meat, and vegetables. It is usually eaten
with rice and washed down with beer. This regimen of no breakfast followed by a
large lunch helps wrestlers put on weight so as to compete more
effectively. A nap after lunch also assists in this process."
"The negative effects of the sumo lifestyle become dangerously apparent
later in life. Sumo wrestlers have a life expectancy of between 60 and 65,
more
than 10 years shorter than the average Japanese male. They often
develop
diabetes and high blood pressure, and are prone to heart attacks.
The excessive
intake of alcohol leads to liver problems and the stress on
their joints causes
arthritis."
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