Despite the hard blows dealt to Nigerians by the continuous increase in the cost of goods and services, many still want to look good.
However, looking good nowadays comes at a high price, especially if you want to go natural.
The Gym used to be a place of pride for men who showed off strong biceps, big chests and flat tummies after each routine.
But that is no longer the case, as the gym houses are no longer affordable for the average young man, who crave flat tummies and good body tones.
Registration into an average gym parlour in remote areas of Lagos goes for as much as N15,000 to N40,000 per month, excluding membership joining fees between N200,000 to N380,000 per year, while those in high brow areas like Lekki, Ikoyi and environs will set the pockets of a potential customer back by over N100,000 to N650,000 for individuals, and N1.2 million above for couples yearly.
Using cosmetic surgeries is not cheap either, just as dieting has its own costly effects.
As many people cannot afford three square meals per day, paying such a huge sum for gyming is to them a No No! (Vanguard)