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Been having tight legs after sitting on a chair for a while. how do i prevent this?
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Calf raises: It may be helpful to do calf raises while sitting for prolonged periods of time. Simply pressing down on your toes and lifted your knee will allow the muscles in your leg to move and hopefully prevent them from being stiff later on. I hope this helps.
Answered 12/9/2013
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