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Aussie vlogger visits Delhi gym, reacts to Indian bodybuilder’s physique: ‘Legend’s gym’

A casual workout session during his India visit turned into a surprising encounter when Laing noticed photos of the gym’s owner.

Dagar, a former Mr India (2009), black belt in judo, and a widely respected fitness figure, happened to be there in person (Image source: @jadentysonlaing/Instagram)

Jaden Laing, an Australian vlogger who often refers to himself as the “third strongest man in Australia,” recently visited the Iron Warrior Fitness Club in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar and was completely left stunned. Known for its budget-friendly rate of just Rs 150 (around $2) for a day pass, the gym turned out to be anything but ordinary.

What began as a casual workout stop during his India visit turned into a surprising encounter when Laing noticed photos of the gym’s owner, Nepal Singh Dagar, displayed on the walls. Dagar, a former Mr India (2009), black belt in judo, and a widely respected fitness figure, happened to be there in person. Laing was stunned by Dagar’s ripped and chiseled physique. “I need to hit the weights harder back home,” he says in the video.

The surprise did not end here. Another gym-goer with an equally chiseled body caught Laing’s attention. Laughing on the camera, he said, “This guy’s physique is insane; I need to start training again,” adding, “I can’t believe you are 51.”

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Sharing the video, Laing wrote, “It cost me $2.66AUD for casual visit at this gym and the owner was a bodybuilding legend in India!”

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With nearly 30 million views, the video prompted a wave of reactions. Several users requested for the full workout video, with one commenting, “Bro, now I wanna see the whole workout video! Also love how positive you are and the way you were appreciating those guys. More power to you big man.” Another user wrote, “Man I really appreciate how positive you are. Your completely break that intimidating gym boys stereotype. Like if you were in the gym I’m planning to go to of start tomorrow cause I know you’d be helpful and not judge my fat a55.”

“That’s a true legend there with honest pricing and encouragement,” a third user wrote.

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