Do you have heavy thighs during exercise drills?

The adage of "no pain, no gain" does not apply when you experience extreme muscle pain or strain. If you get a heavy feeling in your thighs while exercising, you need to change your method or type of workout to ensure you maximize your challenge without developing an injury. If your thigh pain increases or persists, consult your doctor about tailoring a workout that keeps you safe and helps you meet your fitness goals.
Wear Appropriate Gear
Walking, jogging, stair-climbing, cross-training, hiking, dancing and running have different footwear associated with them for good reason. Competitive runners and race-walkers require lightweight shoes to maximize their speed. Dancers need proper ankle support but flexibility to do quick steps and turns. Hikers need thicker soles to protect their feet when walking over rocks, pebbles or sticks. Aerobic dancers and steppers need cushioning in the sole to absorb shock. Select a well-fitting shoe that works for your sport and you have less chance of straining your leg muscles.
Warm Up
Avoid leg muscle stiffness and soreness by doing a proper warmup before your workout. Do not bounce or stretch stiff ligaments and muscles. Get your blood pumping oxygen to your muscles by breathing deeply and doing light aerobic activity. March in place, kick your legs in front of you and to the side or walk for five to 10 minutes. Inhale and exhale deeply to oxygenate your blood. Gradually elevate your heart rate by pumping your arms higher or moving your legs faster.
Rotate Workouts
Alleviate thigh pain and strain by rotating your workouts. If you do an intense series of squats and lunges one day, spend the next day focusing on your upper body with pullups, bench presses, standing flies, lateral raises, pectoral presses and triceps dips. If you climb steep hills or stairs to spike your heart rate for interval training, follow it up with a long, slower jog on a flat route. In general, slower-paced activities, water exercises and workouts that keep your feet in contact with the ground are less stressful on your thigh muscles.
Cool Down
Dedicate the final 15 minutes of your workout to cooling down. Suddenly stopping intense cardiovascular exercise can lead to muscle cramping, stiffness or pain. Instead, slowly lower your heart rate by reducing your range of motion. Slow down your pace enough to regulate your breathing so you can take deeper breaths. Keep your legs feeling loose and more limb by doing some simple stretches like ankle rotations, knee rotations, hip rotations, toe touches and deep knee bends. Avoid locking your joints when coming up from a stretch.