{
  "id": 17151036,
  "title": "Arun Vijay on rebuilding fitness after 1.5 years away from workouts: ‘Give me 2-3 months’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/arun-vijay-on-rebuilding-fitness-after-1-5-years-away-from-workouts",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-30T00:30:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-lifestyle",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fitness/tamil-actor-arun-vijay-injury-break-fitness-rehab-expert-10887059/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tamil actor Arun Vijay recently discussed his fitness journey following a 1.5 year hiatus caused by injuries. The Saaho star, known for his impressive physique, emphasized the importance of maintaining health through regular exercise. Despite not being at his peak fitness, Arun expressed confidence in regaining strength within 2-3 months.\n\nConsultant dietitian and fitness expert Garima Goyal advised caution when resuming workouts after an injury. She stressed that pushing too hard can hinder recovery or worsen the condition. Goyal recommended low-impact activities, mobility exercises, and strength training that don't aggravate the injury during rehabilitation.\n\nGoyal explained that fitness involves more than just physical appearance; it's crucial to prioritize function over a specific physique. Once an injury is fully healed, training can gradually rebuild strength, endurance, and overall fitness. She also cautioned against comparing oneself to prior performance levels during recovery. Instead, learning when to push and when to rest is vital for long-term fitness improvements.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Tamil actor Arun Vijay returns to fitness after 1.5-year injury hiatus",
    "Dietitian Garima Goyal advises low-impact activities during recovery",
    "Strength training to resume once injury fully heals"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Prioritizing functional recovery over immediate physical aesthetics marks a necessary shift for athletes returning from injury to ensure long-term health and prevent further physical setbacks.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}