India, Feb. 19 -- Your twenties are often considered your physical prime - energy levels are high, recovery is faster and your body responds more efficiently to training. But this is also the decade when many people fall for crash diets, extreme calorie cuts and flashy supplements that promise instant transformations. While quick fixes may seem appealing, they can quietly sabotage long-term progress. Building a strong fitness foundation in your twenties requires consistency, smart habits and a focus on fundamentals rather than shortcuts.

Chennai-based fitness trainer with 18 years of experience, Raj Ganpath - founder of the Slow Burn Method, co-founder and head coach at Quad Fitness, and author of Simple, Not Easy - has outlined the esse...