Who should head to the gym?
>> Any person (male/female) above 15 years of age can exercise; it can help build lean body mass, lose weight and get fit, states Dr Anjana Laungani Consultant Physiotherapist and  Rehab Specialist at PhysioRehab.

>> Nowadays, workouts are customised to a person's goal. They change with people who have medical conditions and injuries. Rashmi Joshi, Head of Operations, I Think Fitness, mentions that when a client wants to sign up at their gym, they fill a form known as PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire). On the basis of that assessment, if there is any issue which requires a doctor's clearance certificate, they ask them to get it before they start exercising.

>> Dr Amrapali Patil, Weight Management expert and founder of Trim N Tone, advises that people should consult their physician before joining the gym. “One might not be aware of a hidden medical issue and it might come to the forefront during a consultation. Those with disorders such as cardiac ailments, diabetes, high blood pressure, migraine, osteoporosis, etc, must get a green signal before signing up for gym,” she adds.