India, Dec. 11 -- Just got a fresh tattoo, but fitness duties are calling, too? It is a common dilemma: how do you stay active and in shape without hindering the healing process of your new tattoo? When you exercise, your limbs fold and stretch, and you sweat as well, all of which can accidentally irritate the tattoo, slow healing or even, in worst cases, cause damage to the tattoo. So to help you figure out this tricky phase, there's a simple rule of thumb that can keep your workout routine safe while the tattoo heals.

To understand how one should approach working out after getting a tattoo, it is important to know what movements can put the fresh tattoo at risk. HT Lifestyle reached out to Varun, tattoo artist, Devil'z Tattooz, who sha...