My shins hurt after running. Could it be shin splints?
If you've started running for the first time, started again after a break, or your workout is more intense, you might have felt it. A dull, nagging ache down your shins after you exercise.
Why can't I keep still after intense exercise?
Do you ever feel like you can't stop moving after you've pushed yourself exercising? Maybe you find yourself walking around in circles when you come off the pitch, or squatting and standing and squatting again when you finish a run.
An increased heart rate helps pump blood faster to deliver fuel and oxygen to the muscles that are working hard.
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