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Sore after biking

mom2kpr
mom2kpr Posts: 348 Member
edited January 24 in Fitness and Exercise
I went on my first outdoor bikeride (about 3 miles, 30 minutes) of the season & my thighs are KILLING me! I have been exercising fairly consistantly for the last 4 months - treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike, weights. But right know I feel like I haven't used my legs in years. They hurt so bad I actually get the shakes & chills. I have never felt like this from exercise before. Any advise on how to make it feel better? I just took some painkillers. Thanks!

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  • tubzzy77
    tubzzy77 Posts: 104 Member
    Foam roll.
  • rbalboni
    rbalboni Posts: 2
    Lots of water. Arnica gel (pain relief topical). Self massage.
  • AllTehBeers
    AllTehBeers Posts: 5,030 Member
    Does foam rolling work on my *kitten* too?

    Also, can I get help with the massage? I'm tired of the do it yourselfers.
  • cupcake_runner
    cupcake_runner Posts: 3 Member
    epsom salts and foam rolling.
  • tubzzy77
    tubzzy77 Posts: 104 Member
    Does foam rolling work on my *kitten* too?

    Also, can I get help with the massage? I'm tired of the do it yourselfers.

    Yes, but you're going to want to use a tennis ball.
  • amann1976
    amann1976 Posts: 742 Member
    it will go away after a few days. happen to me the first time i took a spinning class. thought my legs were going to give out on me after i got off that bike then the next day was hell.

    probably a little late to use the roller you are suppose to massage yourself right after the workout for it to be most effective.
  • AllTehBeers
    AllTehBeers Posts: 5,030 Member
    Does foam rolling work on my *kitten* too?

    Also, can I get help with the massage? I'm tired of the do it yourselfers.

    Yes, but you're going to want to use a tennis ball.

    Hmm I don't think they'll fit.
  • endoftheside
    endoftheside Posts: 568 Member
    If you can, maybe some gentle exercise to get the blood flowing? Anti-inflammatories, lots of water and some extra sleep.

    I did a cycle/strength class on Sunday and I'm going oo-ow-eek-ack-erg-ugh down the stairs today (2nd day after is usually the worst for me), so I can sympathize, though mine isn't as bad as yours! It will be worth it in the end.
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