Legs are locked from over exercise

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Momma_of3
Momma_of3 Posts: 20 Member
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Quick question- I recently started exercising, and I may have over done it. I tried to run as much as possible the other day at the park, then later on that night, I walked more on the treadmill. Two days later, I feel like my leg muscles are balled up, and feel as though my legs are going to lock. Should I walk it off? And how long would you recommend I should wait to start the running process again? Thanks for all replies.

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  • SweetestLibby
    SweetestLibby Posts: 607 Member
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    Are you stretching? My muscles get really tight when I don't stretch enough.
  • iwillwin1313
    iwillwin1313 Posts: 55
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    take a hot bath or shower, then stretch. It seems to relax my muscles :)
    Also, after a hard workout like you had the other day, it helps me to not sit at a desk right afterwards. Keep your legs elevated and stretched out and it'll help them not lock :)
  • Momma_of3
    Momma_of3 Posts: 20 Member
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    Sounds like I need to stretch more, because I don't think I did stretch much. I'll definitely remember to do so next time!
  • hatethegame
    hatethegame Posts: 267 Member
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    You need to warm up and stretch before EVERY run. Take a day of rest and then get back to it.

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