Fit And Fab

Beefing up to survive in tough home town

He started lifting weights and running at 15 amid regular fights in Kuwaiti neighbourhood

Mr Khalid Ayyash eats healthily, works out consistently and tries to keep a low-stress lifestyle. He used to compete in track events and still runs to maintain his speed and stamina.
Mr Khalid Ayyash eats healthily, works out consistently and tries to keep a low-stress lifestyle. He used to compete in track events and still runs to maintain his speed and stamina. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM
Joyce Teo
Senior Health Correspondent
Updated
Mar 27, 2018, 05:00 AM
Published
Mar 27, 2018, 05:00 AM
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Q What motivated you to start this fitness routine?

A I started doing weights and running when I was 15. Being the skinny, lanky kid was not an option because fights were a regular occurrence in the Kuwaiti neighbourhood that I grew up in. So I started training at the gym with my best friend to ensure that I could take care of myself if I needed to.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on March 27, 2018, with the headline Beefing up to survive in tough home town. Subscribe

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