Who hasn’t experienced that uncomfortable feeling of heavy legs, especially after a long day at work or spending a long time on your feet? It’s a sensation we all know. Here’s a selection of simple exercises for heavy legs to practise at your own pace and get your legs moving!
1- Brisk walking
Walking is one of the simplest and most accessible ways to get your legs moving. For this exercise, aim for a brisk walk of at least 30 minutes. Remember to swing your arms and keep your posture upright to make the most of your session. Brisk walking gets your legs working and engages the muscles in your calves and thighs.
2- Calf stretches
Start standing, facing a wall. Place your hands against the wall at shoulder height. Step one foot forward, keeping it flat on the floor, while you step the other foot back, with your toes pointing down. Gently push your hips forwards until you feel a stretch in the calf of the back leg. Hold for 15 to 30 seconds, then switch legs. This exercise gently stretches the calf muscles.
3- Leg raises
Lie on your back with your arms alongside your body. Lift one leg straight up, hold for a few seconds, then slowly lower it back down. Repeat with the other leg. Practise these raises regularly, alternating legs and controlling the lowering movement.
4- Plantar and dorsal flexions
Sitting on a chair with your feet flat on the floor, slowly raise your toes, then lower them. Next, lift your heels while keeping your toes on the ground. Repeat this exercise several times to mobilise your feet and legs.
5- The air bicycle
Lie on your back with your hands alongside your body or under your hips for extra support. Lift your legs and pedal as if you were riding a bike. Keep this movement going for around 5 minutes. This continuous pedalling motion works your leg muscles.
6- Ankle rolls
Sitting on a chair, extend one leg in front of you. Rotate your ankle clockwise, then anticlockwise. Switch legs and repeat. This exercise mobilises and strengthens your ankles, first in one direction and then the other.
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