Throughout the various ages of India's history there has been a growth of interest in Physical Culture. As far back as the 1100s there were detailed descriptions of diet, training & lifestyle for the more famous proponents. Weightlifting was achieved using stone and sacks of sand. Press-ups and squats were common exercises. By the 1500s Bodybuilding had become a national passion. Despite the influence of Sandow and others 'Western' style bodybuilding did not take off in a big way until the 1930s. The most important instructor at that time being Prof. K.V. Iyer who founded the Hercules Gymnasium in Bangalore. He also started India's first postal course in Bodybuilding.

At Priyadarshini Park and Sports Complex, national level players are trained in Body Building. We have a state of the art gymnasium along with Steam and Sauna facilities. The common man does not have to spend a fortune to join the gym clubs in the city - he can avail of the same facilities at PDP, and that to at a wonderful location and with a gorgeous ambience of the seaside.