I have taken up kayaking but the muscles at top of my legs ache fairly quickly. Any exercises to reduce this?

Question

I think it's more they're in an unfamiliar shape.

Answer 1

Keep kayaking. They'll soon get used to it.

Answer 2

peddling

Answer 3

im a cyclist and when i first started riding my legs would hurt a lot you just have to keep at it but have rest days every so often.

Answer 4

You're too tense and getting slight cramp.  The tops of your legs are pushing against the inside of the kayak.  Relax a bit, but don't forget to move them around a bit occasionally.

Answer 5

LEG LIFTS

Answer 6

palates is fantastic at working all the muscles you don't normally use. i ride horses and find it really helps me.

having said that the more you do it the easier it will become.