India, July 15 -- Scroll through social media and it's easy to believe that fitness is something you can achieve in a matter of days. From seven-day transformation challenges and crash diets to rapid weight loss programmes promising dramatic results, the internet is full of shortcuts that often leave people feeling discouraged when reality doesn't match the hype. The truth, however, is far less glamorous: lasting fitness is built through small, consistent habits repeated over time. Progress doesn't happen overnight, and giving your body the time it needs is just as important as the effort you put in.

Chennai-based fitness coach Raj Ganpath, who has over 18 years of experience and is the founder of the Slow Burn Method, co-founder and hea...