What to do if your legs get thick when running

Although running is a simple and easy sport, everyone can do it. However, many people are always worried that running will affect their body shape, for example, their legs will become thicker after running. If this were really the case and there was no solution, I believe most people would give up running. So, is there any way to prevent your legs from getting thicker after running?

What should I do if my legs become thicker after running? The weight loss method to avoid thicker legs should be jogging under aerobic exercise, which is characterized by low intensity, rhythm and long duration. When running, you should also pay attention to the time and speed. Generally, aerobic exercise takes at least 30 minutes and can last up to 1-2 hours. The speed should not be too fast, and the heart rate should be controlled within the aerobic exercise range, but it should not be too slow, otherwise it will not have the effect of exercise.

1. Pay attention to your running posture.

The correct running posture should be to transition from the heel to the forefoot.

2. Perform relaxation exercises after running.

Stretch and relax your calves, rub them and stretch them.

3. Pay attention to running time and speed.

The general aerobic exercise time is 20 to 60 minutes. Excessive exercise will cause muscle fatigue and joint wear. The speed should not be too fast, and the heart rate range of aerobic exercise should be controlled within: (220-age) × (60%-80%). For example, for a 20-year-old person, his heart rate range for aerobic exercise is 120 to 160 beats per minute. Fat will stop breaking down in an anaerobic state. Outside the above heart rate range, fat will not burn and the exercise effect cannot be guaranteed.

In short, if you try to land on your heel first when running, and then transition from the heel to the sole of the foot, this can reduce the pressure on the ankle joint and avoid injury. When your feet land, keep your knees slightly bent, not straightened. This will have a cushioning effect on the knee joints and stretch the calves. This way of running will not make the calves thicker.

Generally speaking, in order to prevent the leg muscles from becoming tense and ultimately affecting the shape of their legs, runners need to pay attention to the exercise time and running speed to ensure that they are in aerobic exercise. Of course, the most important step is to massage your legs after running, so that your legs will not become thicker easily.