
Manu Joseph: Why the Ironman is a new symbol of health that’s unhealthy
Published on: Sept. 7, 2025, 1 p.m. | Source: Livemint
Fitness is not a guarantee of health. Although the Ironman triathlon has recently become the face of fitness, the toll it takes on most bodies disqualifies it from the category of 'healthy' activities, much like other extreme sports. There is a difference between fitness and health.