New Delhi, July 26 -- The culprit for a fractured gym routine is not just fitness related. Injuries are part of any fitness journey but it's the rest of the things which could also lead to the disruption: work, social commitments and sudden changes in scheduling. For those already set in their ways, a short break can be adjusted but anything longer becomes a worry especially if they're having a good run and getting stronger. The immediate reaction is to wonder how long it would take for the body to bounce back to what seemed like a peak performance setting.

For beginners, it can be particularly frustrating, given that they're still working on adding good form to their muscle memory, along with the confidence it takes to start lifting sli...