Achy legs

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briabner
briabner Posts: 427 Member
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So I recently started working out again as of January 1. I havent worked out in over 6 months because in July 2012 I broke my foot and tore some tendons in my foot. This is also the same foot that I have had 4 surgeries on. So I have been trying to ease back into working out. I have a recumbment (sp?) stationary bike. I have been doing anywhere from 20-35 minutes 2x daily, once in the am and once in the pm. I typically have been averaging about 12-15 miles a day on the bike. Since doing this I have noticed that my legs ache soooooo much. Its not a muscle ache its like a growing pain ache. Just a dull ache that wont go away. Just curious if anyone had any suggestions and or experience with this too. I have been trying to add bananas to my diet daily hoping this would help.

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  • keith0373
    keith0373 Posts: 2,154 Member
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    More protein, more potassium, more sodium maybe . . .
  • stacylmorris
    stacylmorris Posts: 5 Member
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    I would advise swimming.
  • kazookayaker
    kazookayaker Posts: 3
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    MORE WATER!!!!! Trust me, found this one out the hard way :)
  • Squatbenchrepeat
    Squatbenchrepeat Posts: 21
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    Since you havent worked out in 6 monts, then are doing biking then you may just be sore.

    That being said water, potassium, PROTEIN! etc.

    You got to get that strength back up!
  • briabner
    briabner Posts: 427 Member
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    Thanks for the advice. I will def try more potassium, water, and protein.
  • Spatialized
    Spatialized Posts: 623 Member
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    Don't forget to stretch!

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