India, May 6 -- Fitness model Ankita Patil, known for regularly sharing workout and diet insights on her Instagram, recently highlighted a crucial yet often overlooked part of fitness: what we do after we exercise. In a post shared on April 10, she broke down five common post-workout mistakes that could be sabotaging your progress. Also read | First time at gym? Fitness coach shares common beginner mistakes to avoid

"I used to think the workout was the hardest part. Turns out, the real magic (or mess) happens after," Ankita wrote in her caption. It's not just the workout that counts, but also how you recover and refuel matters just as much.

Here are the five post-workout mistakes Ankita urges you to avoid:

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