Spirog Posted September 15, 2015 Share So, I've gradually and consistently improved and increased my training in terms of both distance and intensity. On Sunday, I rode the Race for Victory at my FTP power level. I do all my riding with a power meter. On Sunday night, despite being really tired, I could not sleep due to my legs having a jumpy feeling. It varies from feeling like a slight buzz or vibration to a full-on jerk. Yesterday I did a really easy recovery ride on my indoor trainer, hoping to just move what I assume was lactic acid in my legs. Last night, I had the same experience as the night before. Any suggestions or experience from fellow Hubbers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted September 15, 2015 Share So, I've gradually and consistently improved and increased my training in terms of both distance and intensity. On Sunday, I rode the Race for Victory at my FTP power level. I do all my riding with a power meter. On Sunday night, despite being really tired, I could not sleep due to my legs having a jumpy feeling. It varies from feeling like a slight buzz or vibration to a full-on jerk. Yesterday I did a really easy recovery ride on my indoor trainer, hoping to just move what I assume was lactic acid in my legs. Last night, I had the same experience as the night before. Any suggestions or experience from fellow Hubbers? Sorry bru. I get it often after heavy training loads. Only thing that helps me sleep then is compression pants and a pair of socks. Titusrider 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spirog Posted September 15, 2015 Share Sorry bru. I get it often after heavy training loads. Only thing that helps me sleep then is compression pants and a pair of socks.I'm sure my wife will be unable to keep her hands off me when I come to bed dressed like that!!! Old Mountain Goat, NixM and Edge540 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forkie Posted September 15, 2015 Share drink a glass of Game before you go to bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velomonatiCT Posted September 15, 2015 Share stretch before and after if its calves - lite massage hydrate before during and after (not with sugary crap) eat after - protein and carb for recovery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanbean Posted September 15, 2015 Share Restless legs syndrome, from a Magnesium shortage, start taking a magnesium/calcium supplement. Old Mountain Goat, shaper and HeidiB 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreas17777 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Go see a doctor and test your magnesium levels, maybe get a magnesium supplement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyone Posted September 15, 2015 Share I find that if I stretch my Glutes/buttocks then it gets better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted September 15, 2015 Share Restless legs syndrome, from a Magnesium shortage, start taking a magnesium/calcium supplement.was just about to say that. - look into it, might not be the case, but would be my prime suspect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-Zulu Posted September 15, 2015 Share Put a potato in bed by your legs, you'll thank me next week. cat-i and PVT_RYAN 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanelvz Posted September 15, 2015 Share magnesium supplement for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlockG4 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Put a potato in bed by your legs, you'll thank me next week. Haha has the world of science been abke to explain this? I have heard this potato thing many times for a number of things, and it actually works for most, but it just sounds like the biggest load of horse dodo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-Zulu Posted September 15, 2015 Share Haha has the world of science been abke to explain this? I have heard this potato thing many times for a number of things, and it actually works for most, but it just sounds like the biggest load of horse dodo?Don't knock it till you tried it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmanza Posted September 15, 2015 Share So there is an interesting theory I read about restless legs some time back based on how the body prepares for sleep. So as the body starts to slow down for sleep and rest, blood flow around the body slows down and the extremeties (arms and legs) tend to get a little less oxygen. In response to the lack of oxygen the legs have learned that when they are more active the body will send extra blood to the legs and so the twitching and restless legs start. Will try find the article and post the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batty Boy Posted September 22, 2015 Share If it persists, visit these guys. http://www.kyalamiphysioandbio.co.za/contact-us/contact.asp Garric is a cyclist himself and understands what any rider goes through. My wife has the same problem and he reckons it's a mineral defiency of some sort. Edited September 22, 2015 by Batty Boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titusrider Posted September 22, 2015 Share Compression pants really really help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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