concept   lifting weights
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, weightlifting is less emphasized compared to martial arts and bodyweight exercises.
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1 lifting weights Japan Not as common; emphasis on more holistic and gentle exercise like yoga or tai chi 1
2 lifting weights Japan Less common and not as widely practiced as in Western countries, with a focus on different forms of exercise like martial arts and calisthenics. 1
3 lifting weights Japan Lifting weights is less common compared to bodyweight exercises or martial arts training, and is often associated with competitive bodybuilding rather than general fitness. 1
4 lifting weights Japan Less emphasis on weightlifting as a fitness activity, with more focus on activities like martial arts and group exercise classes. 1
5 lifting weights Japan Less common activity in fitness centers, with more focus on bodyweight exercises and martial arts for physical fitness. 1
6 social perception of weightlifting Japan Associated with competitive sports and professional athletes, less commonly practiced by the general population 1
7 weightlifter Japan Weightlifting is not as popular as other sports like judo or baseball, and weightlifters are not as widely recognized or celebrated. 1
8 weightlifting Japan Less common form of exercise compared to other fitness activities like yoga or martial arts 1