I went on a 3 hour walk and now my legs ache but i have to go on a bike ride tomorrow?

Question

i've been trying to get fitter so i've been doing more active things i went on a three hour walk in the morning after helping out at my stables and when i got home i went on a bike ride and now legs really hurt i don't mind it but tomorrow i have this bike ride with my friend and i was wondering if there was anyway to make them hurt less because i love bike riding and dont want to be held back.

i'm 13 and i want to be fitter to lose some weight and i know that you have to deal with the pain i just want to know if there's a way to reduce it so i don't get held back on the bike. thanks. x

Answer 1

Deep heat available from your local supermarket helps a bit for aches and pains

Answer 2

At 13 your actually too you too diet. Your body isnt matured so dont over-do it. Your muscle will take over your fat, you might see an increase in weight because muscle weights more than fat.

Do not over-do your body, as you could start becoming addicted, and not getting the fats that you need for your body. If you want to do something do a 5days a week training thing..

Remember to eat correctly.

Answer 3

You can self-massage, make the classical Karate-chop shape with your hands, and chop up and down your thighs, work to the outer and the inner.  This will stimulate your lymphatic drainage system, removing the lactic-acid from your previous exertions.  You can also stand on one leg, catch your foot behind you, and pull it up, which is a great stretch for the quads.

Answer 4

Hey I just want to add... you could be cramping and/or dehydrated so drink lots of water.

Also bananas are awesome for rebuilding your muscles quickly and fighting fatigue and cramps.  Eat two bananas.

The less ripe the better actually - as bananas get soft their sugar content goes skyrocketing.

You are 13 years old - you can and should be running around non-stop.

Good luck son!

Answer 5

Take a nice warm shower tonight and you will feel pretty good. Same in the morning to relax your muscles.

Answer 6

Well get off that computer, have a hot bath and go to bed.

Answer 7

You cant get fit in one day it is going to take time.  You need to exercise every day, some days harder then others and take a break one a week to recover.  When on the bike pedal at a high cadence 70-90 rpm's and you legs wont get tired as fast.  The pain will go away after a few min on the bike, just take it easy.