tired legs

[tealtreak]

sometimes I feel much less sore and tired if I do an easy spin (rpm over gears) ride the day after an epic- seems to loosen everything up and clear out the fatigue (I am 51)

[Catrin]

sometimes I feel much less sore and tired if I do an easy spin (rpm over gears) ride the day after an epic- seems to loosen everything up and clear out the fatigue (I am 51)

This, also if my legs are still a bit fatigued after taking a full rest day after a hard day (in gym or bike) then I will take an easy spin on the second day. It does seem to help disperse what is left of the lactic acid. I've also found that it especially if I force myself to slow down and spin it easier for the last 1-2 miles of a long hard ride - I think it helps to work out some of the lactic acid. (I am 52)

[Crankin]

I'm also for an easy spin or easy walk. But sometimes, I need 2 rest days a week now. Not usually consecutive, and sometimes one will have some very light exercise. The boot camp stuff stresses me in a way that riding doesn't. While it's good for my bones, it's not so good for my autoimmune system. I will be more apt to skip a day there than skip riding, although I have missed very few classes in the past year since I started. Rest is part of a total program, and very important as we age.
I'm 58, at least for 5 more weeks.

[Kiwi Stoker]

Try compression tights. I find they really take the ache out of my legs after rides.

[pinsonp2]

I find that compression stockings or sleeves help me.

P2

[Rubylvr]

Good answers all- thank you. I will pull out the tights, and add an easy spin day after tough workouts.
It's really great to see women in my age group who are still ripping it up!! I wish I could do boot camp, but my knee
will only allow biking. I am supremely grateful for that.

[Chile Pepper]

Kiwi Stoker and Pinsonp2: Do you wear the compression tights during rides, post ride, or on the day after?

[Becky]

Another vote for compression tights. I wear them post ride, and sometimes sleep in them.