Tashkent gym goes viral with nightclub style workout

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A video of an unusual fitness club in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, looking more like a nightclub than a gym, has gone viral online. People can be seen working out to DJ sets, accompanied by a light show.

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The video quickly went viral and sparked discussions. Some users found the format bold and interesting, while others received the concept with skepticism, arguing that people go to the gym to work out and maintain focus, not to be surrounded by drinks and party music.

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It later turned out that this was a one-off event. The local fitness club decided to celebrate its first anniversary this way.