Milind Soman shares how technology is making city life more sedentary
Mumbai, Dec 25
Actor-model Milind Soman has spoken out about how technology is shaping modern urban lifestyles. He highlighted its role in making city living increasingly sedentary and impacting both physical and mental well-being.
In an exclusive interview with IANS, the fitness icon highlighted how heavy reliance on gadgets and digital devices has made city life increasingly sedentary. Drawing a contrast with rural living, Milind emphasized the benefits of staying active through walking, cycling, and manual work. Speaking about modern urban living, the 'Paurashpur' actor shared, "The lifestyle in cities has become much worse. It is better in rural areas because there is less dependence on technology there. When we rely too much on technology, we stop using our inner abilities and gradually become mentally and physically weaker."
"These days, people in cities do very little physical work-most tasks are done on computers or phones. In contrast, in villages, people still cycle, walk, and do manual work. This puts them in a better position to understand what a healthy and fit lifestyle truly is. In cities, people have largely become lazy," he added.
Milind Soman, known for his disciplined fitness regimes, is very vocal about the importance of staying physically active and leading a healthy lifestyle. He often highlights how modern habits and technology can impact overall well-being.
The actor, who recently attended an event organized by Zydus Pinkathon, also emphasized the pivotal role women play in shaping family habits. He noted that by understanding and embracing a healthy lifestyle, women can lead their households toward improved overall well-being.
"I feel that if women stay fit and understand what a healthy lifestyle truly means, they can also guide their families and help build healthier households. And if families become healthy, our society will become healthier, and in turn, our country will also remain healthy," mentioned Milind Soman.
— IANS
Reader Comments
While I agree with the sentiment, this feels a bit one-sided. Technology also enables fitness apps, online yoga classes, and health tracking. The problem isn't tech, it's how we choose to use it. Balance is key.
True story. I moved from my village to Pune for a tech job. Back home, I'd cycle 5 km to the market. Here, I take an Ola to the office 2 km away. The convenience is addictive, but my health has suffered.
Interesting point about women leading household habits. In my family, when my mom started her morning walks, slowly my dad and I joined her. It does start with one person's initiative.
It's not just about laziness. City infrastructure is to blame too. Unsafe footpaths, terrible traffic, and pollution discourage walking or cycling. We need tech solutions for these problems as well.
Milind Soman is a role model! His message is so important for our youth, who are glued to screens. We need more parks and community spaces that encourage physical play, not just malls and cafes.
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