Legs get tired.......?

Question

I am 18 years old and I have a job were u have to walk allot and carry heavy boxes!!! I worked there for about 3 years and My legs are getting really tired.. I start working there for about 1 hour and my legs just get tired fast and it gets really annoying and I want to take brakes... Stretching helps but what should i do to make my legs so they wont get tired that fast.. I am in good shape I do allot of weight lifting and stuff So my upper body is strong but my lower part is not that strong..

Answer 1

start working out your legs more, they probably arent used to the workout.

Answer 2

Carrying heavy boxes, & walking or standing for long periods on an unforgiving concrete floor will do that.
One thing you can do is try to concentrate on building your leg muscles when you work out, but avoid any excercise that stresses your knees, or feet.
Another thing that may help is to see about having your feet checked out by a podiatrist. You may need special inserts in your shoes if your legs aren't getting the support they should be getting from your feet.
If you aren't wearing safety boots at work, then get some ASAP, & get the kind with a high ankle support (not the low cut kind) & keep them laced up tight all the way up so your ankles get the added support from the boots.
If it turns out that you don't need inserts from the podiatrist then get some cushion insoles for your workboots.
I work a lot on concrete floors, & when it comes to pain in the lower extremeties, the concrete is the worst offender.
So anything you can do to lessen the impact the concrete has on your feet & legs the better.
I know that some employers are beginning to recognise this problem, & are putting down cushioned pads on areas where employees have to stand on concrete for long periods.
If you are under 30 & plan to stay at this job for a few more years then I strongly recommend that you take all the steps necessary to alleviate this problem now, because you will really pay for it when you start to enter your 40's.
Look after yourself 1st, & your job 2nd.

Answer 3

After 3 years, your legs should be used to the work. But you might want to invest in a good pair of shoes. For a while I had a job where I was on my feet all day long- and if there was a problem with my shoes, my feet, legs, and back told me about it.

Answer 4

I had the same problem, I have not worked in 4 yrs and my legs and feet still hurt. Feels at times like they are on fire. I went to the foot doctor and he said I had arthritis in my feet and legs. Nothing will help the pain except to get off from them for a few hours. Any way, my doctor told me not to wear leather or plastic shoes. I had to get some cloth sneakers but, it was too late. I suggest you go to the doctor and tell him. There is a nunbush shoe that are made from leather and they are mens our mail men wear them.The y say that their feet and legs feel better wearing them. But, see you doctor. Good Luck.

Answer 5

Try slowing down on your walking(don't walk so fast).Mine does that too,but when i went to the doctor about it,he ask me if i walked fast and i told him yes..........he said try walking slower and take your time and see if that helps.Guess what i tried that and walking slower and taking your time does help out alot! I hope you try this and it helps you out.Good luck.

Answer 6

Check on supports for your boots, if your feet don't have the right support you will, unknowingly, change your posture and the way you carry boxes.

Answer 7

You should ride a bike more and do exercises for yoru legs, not arms. Also you should stretch that helps.

Answer 8

start working out ur lower body also, that way while ur arms can handle it...ur legs will be able to handle the same amount..

Answer 9

As my grandmother would say, you are too young to be tired so eat some vitamins and drink milk.

Answer 10

try cardiovascular excercises, worked for me!