Sumo wrestlers are not divided by weight class. In order to win, sumo wrestlers must use both intense training and copious eating habits. The heavier the wrestler is, the better. A sumo wrestler will eat about 8,000 kilcalories a day. In order to increase fat, sumo wrestlers do NOT eat breakfast. This slows down their metabolism and promotes weight gain.
For more information check out Monami Yui’s article “Secrets of the Sumo Wrestler’s Diet.”
Stay Strong and Healthy,
Peter Holmes
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