16 - Why Your Legs Are Always Tired (And How to Fix It)

About this episode

Mukund discusses the common reasons for chronic leg fatigue in cyclists and offers practical solutions.

Your legs feel like cement — but you slept, you ate, and you didn't even train that hard. So what's going on? In this episode, Mukund breaks down the four most common reasons cyclists and active people deal with chronic leg fatigue — and none of them are "just train more" or "just rest more." What's covered: Why rest and recovery are not the same thing The hydration mistake most athletes make every single day Why your easy days might be making you slower The bloodwork number most cyclists have never checked Plus: simple, practical fixes you can apply this week. 🚴 More at pedalmyway.com 📱 PMW FIT — free workout app on Google Play. PMW Fit Website: www.pedalmyway.com Youtube: @pedalmyway Instagram: pedalmyway Bluesky: @pedalmyway.bsky.social‬ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pedalmyway More at pedalmyway.com | PMW FIT app free on Google Play

People in this episode

Host: Mukund Murali

Topics covered

• leg fatigue
• cycling
• hydration
• recovery
• performance
• athlete health

Keywords

• chronic leg fatigue
• hydration mistakes
• rest and recovery
• bloodwork
• cycling performance
• easy days
• athlete tips

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PMW FIT, pedalmyway.com, Google Play, Youtube, Instagram, Bluesky, Tiktok

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