AINU experts warn of the dangers of extreme workouts

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

The gym slogan “no pain, no gain” is being reevaluated by medical experts, who caution that pushing the body too hard during exercise can lead to a serious condition called rhabdomyolysis. Doctors at the Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) have issued a warning following a recent case at their HITEC City facility, where a 25-year-old man developed severe complications after an overly ambitious first-day workout.

According to hospital reports, the young man performed 90 minutes of high-intensity exercises on his very first visit to the gym .Just a few days later, the patient noticed alarming symptoms: his urine had turned a dark, tea-colored shade, accompanied by severe muscle stiffness, extreme fatigue and a sharp decline in urine output.

Concerned, he rushed to the AINU Emergency Department. Clinical tests revealed critically elevated levels of Serum Creatinine Kinase, a key marker of muscle damage, along with the presence of myoglobin in the urine. Doctors emphasize that rhabdomyolysis is risky for beginners or those who suddenly ramp up workout without proper preparation.

Dr. Deepak Ragoori, Consultant Urologist and Dr. Kranthi Kumar, Consultant Nephrologist played key roles in the patient’s treatment. AINU experts are now recommending gradual progression, increasing workout intensity by no more than 10–15% per week and staying well hydrated before, during and after exercise.