India, Feb. 18 -- Workouts are not solely about pushing harder and sweating it out. Often, the thought process goes like: the more intense it is, the better the outcome and quicker gains. But the risk of getting injured is a major hurdle to your fitness goals, which, if not factored in, may seriously cost you even more.

Moreover, when exercise turns into overexertion, and you are not exercising any precautions, the risk of injury also spikes, and then goes on to undo weeks or even months of actual progress, and you are back to square one.ALSO READ: Chennai fitness trainer with 18 years of experience shares 4-day strength training plan to build total body strength

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