India, Oct. 4 -- Fitness progress is not always about doing more. Sometimes, the habits we overlook outside the workout can have a bigger impact on strength, recovery and overall performance. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Deepti Sharma, fitness expert and director, MultiFit, discusses some of the most common mistakes people make during their fitness journey and how to correct them. (Also read: Sattu vs whey protein: Which is better for increasing protein intake? Dietitian compares calories, carbs, fibre and iron )

"Many people walk in, pick up weights and start straight away because they are short on time. Cold muscles and stiff joints are more likely to strain, and performance usually suffers too," says Deepti.

She recommends spen...