Does this happen to anyone else?

doowop713
doowop713 Posts: 268 Member
edited January 27 in Fitness and Exercise
After a brisk walk (not a run... I don't run yet) and a little stretch, when I am at rest, my legs twitch. Not my entire leg, but it feels like I am being (not painfully) shocked in small muscles in my legs. It's never past my knee. This twitch/shock sensation only occurs after a quick walk or cardio exercise involving my legs. It is mostly in my hamstrings and glutes.

Just curious. I told my boyfriend about it and he has no clue why it happens. It doesn't hurt, but it feels really weird for about 10-15 minutes after a quick walk or bike ride.

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  • AmyZ46
    AmyZ46 Posts: 694 Member
    I love that feeling ! I don't know what it is ( I probably should hmmm ) anyhow I have always gotten it after I exercise .
  • doowop713
    doowop713 Posts: 268 Member
    I love that feeling ! I don't know what it is ( I probably should hmmm ) anyhow I have always gotten it after I exercise .

    Awesome! I just didn't want to be the only one! I thought something was wrong with me :) It is a strange feeling but it means I've been moving around, so it's good! Thanks!!
  • AmyZ46
    AmyZ46 Posts: 694 Member
    When I was young and too tai kwon do I asked about it and I was told what it was but thats been like 25 years ago . I was told it was good. I will ask a P.A. taht I work with and get back to you...
  • sissiluv
    sissiluv Posts: 2,205 Member
    I get that quite a bit, especially when I'm going at a faster pace. I read about it a little while ago on livestrong, and what it said was that it was a symptom of lower electrolytes, and replenishing said electrolytes would help.

    http://www.livestrong.com/article/448039-twitching-in-the-legs-after-a-long-walk/

    So lots of water I guess! c:
  • Magdaloonie
    Magdaloonie Posts: 146 Member
    Happens to me every time, too. Also in my thighs. But never in the arms which seems weird, now that I think about it. Anyway, I take it as a sign that I've given the legs a workout!
  • AmyZ46
    AmyZ46 Posts: 694 Member
    Just spoke the the P.A. he said it is just musclular contractions and it is ok.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    circulation issue that will go away after you become more conditioned
  • grimendale
    grimendale Posts: 2,153 Member
    More water and maybe a banana will help with that. It's the less severe version of a charlie horse. Nothing serious though.
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