I teach A LOT of spin classes (indoor cycling) and for about 2 weeks I was having a real problem with leg fatigue. I couldn't spin as fast and my left leg was aching during each class.
I remembered my cycling coach telling me to use cold water on my legs to help me recover from strenuous rides and it definitely worked for me before so I tried it again. The very next day I felt an improvement. I've been continuing to use cold water every day and today (after about 4 straight days of cold water showers for my legs) I actually felt like I'd taken time off (my legs felt that good!). My speed was up, the aching was gone and I felt great!
If you're having problems with fatigued legs here's what to do: when you take your post workout shower, take the shower head and place it on one of your legs. Slowly start turning the water to cold so you get used to it. Once you get it as cold as you can stand it, rinse your legs for about 30 seconds each. Then turn up the heat, wait about 30 seconds and repeat. I do 2 rounds.
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