As gym and fitness culture continues to rise, promoted endlessly by social media, doctors warn that over exertion in the gym, or even gymming without the right know-how, may lead to irreversible health complications. “The gym is a dangerous environment with machines and weights, especially if one is not well versed with the right way to use the equipment,” says Dr Ramneek Mahajan, chairman-orthopaedics, joint replacement and chief robotic joint replacement, Max Smart Super Specialty Hospital, New Delhi.

Myth: Overexertion equals results

“People think that over-exertion (in the gym) can help them achieve washboard flat abs and six packs within a short period of time,” says Dr Mahajan, saying that the crash diets and 2-3 hour gym routines popularised by social media only serve to encourage

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