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Feel light weighd
While running, i feel heavy on my legs...
I want to be light weighed and be active to do any work...
What should i do?
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Calf Stretches
Chiropractic adjustment will help.
Standing calf stretch
Stand away from a wall and.put your fight foot behind you and be sure your toes are facing forward. Lean forward at the ankle while bending the right knee and keeping your heel on the ground. Hold this for 30 to 60 seconds. Repeat 10 times a twice a day.
Downward dog yoga stretch
Get down on all fours with your hands under your shoulders on the floor. Walk your hands forward slightly on the floor. Spread your fingers apart to allow for a broad base of support. Push your hips up toward the ceiling and tighten your abdominal muscles. Keep your heels on the ground and gently try and straighten your knees. Repeat 10 times a twice a day.
Wall calf stretch
Stand about two feet away from a wall. Place the ball of your right foot against the wall while your heel remains on the ground. Slowly and gently lean into the wall while keeping your knee straight. Hold this for 5 seconds. Repeat 10 times twice a day.
Downward dog yoga stretch
Get down on all fours with your hands under your shoulders on the floor. Walk your hands forward slightly on the floor. Spread your fingers apart to allow for a broad base of support. Push your hips up toward the ceiling and tighten your abdominal muscles. Keep your heels on the ground and gently try and straighten your knees. Hold this for the 5 seconds. Repeat 10 times twice a day.
Contrast bath- Fill two buckets/ tubs with Very Hot Water and Very Cold water. Immerse your legs into the water for 3 minutes and then switch to cold water for 1minute. Repeat this 3 times once a day.
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Stretching
Good shoes
Proper training (weights)
Water 3-4 litres
Low carb diet
Proper sleep
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consult if pain increases
get heamogram done to check for iron deficiency
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warm up stretching and cool down stretching imp.
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You need to do sustained stretching exercises. Follow the exercise routine for 2 weeks.Go
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It can be due to many resons and one common reason can be tightness in the leg and trunk muscles that don't give you enough range and flexibility to run.
Stretching should hel
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Work on strength of ur leg muscle. Consult directly
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contact by finding details on healthyuindia.com or consult by practo online
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Before answering, I have few questions like What is your height, weight? How long you have been practicing running? Do you start with warm up and end with cool down? When do you feel heavy on your legs while doing running or when you end it?
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You should do proper warm up and cool down.
You should start with brisk walking for few days to strengthen your muscles.
Then you should do slow jogging before progressing to running.
Ensure that you use appropriate running shoes.
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For further evaluation and guidance you need to consult a Physician or Physiotherapist. You can avail consultation in person or through video call.
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You want to feel active n energetic maintain good nutrition n balanced diet it plays major role on your health and improves stamina as well
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If you r heavy weight then first u start walk after some days start brisk walk then start running bcoz ur legs muscle will strong day by day and muscle r habitual for weight wearing and all activity,then u ek feel light weight and more active than before..
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Do you have any previous history of fall on your back or any injury...kindly signy your medical history if any
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Ms. Komal Jagtap Gaonkar (PT)
Physiotherapist
15 yrs exp
Mumbai
There are many possibilities but one of the reason is tightness.so do stretching for legs before running and after running also stretching is important so don't miss out. Also leg strengthening exercises you should do frequently will help you during running. Also check if you have flat foot start doin exercise for that too.
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wear a proper cushion shoes will give support during running.correct posture.visit nearest physiotherapy clinic to get proper treatment.
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With all execises you should take care of your diet ,sleep ,and change in your lifestyle.
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Mr. Faiyazuddeen Kuthbudeen (PT)
Physiotherapist
25 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi u haven’t said about ur body mass index so that I can guide u
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Dr. Aditya (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
Further assessment needed
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Dr. Aditya (PT) - Physiotherapist - Book Online consultation https://www.practo.com/delhi/therapist/aditya-29-physiotherapist-1/
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Dr. Anjali Deka (PT)
Physiotherapist
11 yrs exp
Thane
Feeling heavy on your legs can be because of muscle tightness so first start doing stretching exercises at home. Use soft cushion shoes (good sports shoes) while running. Do exercises like heel raises, squats, lunges, planks and weight training exercises.
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Everything works together so eat healthy food, exercise daily and try to engage yourself in more physical activities at home.
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Mr. Nitin Kumar Arora (PT)
Physiotherapist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
Your diet and exercise plays a big role in guiding your light weightedness. When you start your exercise routine you should kickstart it with a bit of carbohydrate intake along with proper warm up and stretching for the major force generating muscles of your body. Furthermore, the time after that should be followed with a protein rich and carbohydrate rich diet. Along side a warm should also be done just after the exercise and running is over. Weight control strategies should also be put into the picture.
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You can contact us on the Practo app to get a customized tailor made exercise routine for your legs and weight control.
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Mr. Arjun Puranik H L (PT)
Physiotherapist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
This may be mainly Because of your muscles are going to fatigue state early...It is common symptom of fatigue muscle..
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Keep a track on your Nutrition before and after workout.
Keep Hydrating pre, between and post workout.. These are very important
Start with endurance training but increase gradually..
Warm-up with dynamic stretches should be done..
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Don't push much because your muscles can go into DOMS..
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