Kannur’s Payyambalam Beach gets an open-air gym to motivate people to stay fit

Kannur’s Payyambalam Beach recently introduced an open-air gym, called ‘The Amphibian: Where Man Meets Sea’, which is barely 150 m from the sea. The project is the brainchild of District Collector of Kannur, Mir Mohammed Ali, who is also a self-professed ‘aquaphile’.

It is touted as country’s first beach to introduce a gym in a move to motivate people to take fitness seriously, along with some fun of course. Anybody visiting this beach to spend some relaxing time, can also opt for a workout session by the seaside. In fact, this very idea surpasses the other options such as jogging or going for a walk on the seashore.
The Amphibian was recently inaugurated by the State Minister of Ports Ramachandran Kadanapally, who also tried his hands at one of activities. This beachside gym also boasts of having a special section designed for children, which includes activities like rock climbing. Such activities have been included in the project as an attempt to motivate people to try adopting a healthy lifestyle.
The very location of the beach, quite secluded, happens to be a major draw for people. Its setting allows people to enjoy a simple family picnic or relax in tranquillity. For people, who are interested in adventure activities, there are options for swimming as well as surfing. Further, Payyambalam Beach, being close to Kannur, makes it a favourite jaunt for tourists too.
With the introduction of this gym, it is expected that it will not only push people to try some of the workouts, but will also be a reason to boost tourism.