Behind the Iron Cur-TAN: Russian bodybuilders shun expensive treatments for an obliging comrade... and a paint roller

The Russian way of doing things may have a world-wide reputation of being, shall we say, 'old school'.

But, when it comes to getting things done in the simplest (and cheapest) way, their no-nonsense method of problem solving can be far more effective.

Take this example. Professional male and female body builders the world over prefer to cover themselves in heavy fake tan to give greater definition to their rippling muscles.
They could spend thousands of rubles on expensive tanning salons, spray sessions and treatments.

Or, they could ask their decorator mate to use his paint roller to carefully apply a thick layer of tanner to large surface areas of the skin, taking particular care with the face and hair line.           More Read