India, Nov. 29 -- Running is one of the most beneficial exercises for gaining health benefits. It's a powerful form of cardio that burns calories while also improving heart health. But how you recover after a long run is key, both for improving performance, preventing injuries, as well as long-term progress.Mathew Wright, an athlete who frequently shares tips on running efficiently, revealed in a June 20 Instagram post about what common mistakes you may be making that could be undoing all your hard work.

Here are the 7 mistakes you may be making:

Don't stop and sit right after running. Mathew shared, "Keep walking for at least 10 minutes, or your legs will feel like concrete tomorrow." So if your legs feel stiffer than usual after runni...