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In addition to the psychological impact, there are physical risks associated with following online fitness trends.<\/span><\/p>\n The experts cautioned that some activities may not be suitable for all individuals, and may even result in over-exertion or injury for some people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This is often due to their high intensity and specificity in the muscle groups trained.<\/span><\/p>\n Ms Nur Amelina Azlan, a physiotherapist at Heal360 Physioclinic, said: “For example, pilates is very postural, very focused on the core muscles, whereas something like your spin class is more cardiovascular.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n “But what we need is both elements together, not just one over the other.”\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n So, if what works for other people may not be the best for different people with different needs, how does one find what works for oneself? \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Mr Martin John, clinical director at Orchard Health Clinic, which offers physiotherapy among other services, said that the first step is to be honest about your starting point.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n “How is your energy? How is your sleep? How stressed are you? How much do you sit? How well do you move?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nMAKING FITNESS “FIT” YOU\u00a0<\/h2>\n