Jumpy legs at night.

[Pure Savage]

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.

How do you combat it? go to bed with a watt bike?

[G00SE]

Epsom salt bath before bed... If it is magnesium deficiency that should help.

 

... oh, and you can invite your wife to join you, before you put those ridiculous compression pants on

[Mylolylo]

Slow-mag worked for me.

[lekker man]

Slow-mag worked for me.

This ^

[Ed-Zulu]

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? 

So...did the potato work?