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A less common cause of exercise-related leg pain is exercise-induced compartment syndrome. This condition is more often associated with a recent increase in leg muscle mass and causes intense leg pain, cramping, and a tight feeling in the leg muscles with activity.
Having tight, stiff leg muscles can make you feel lethargic and less motivated to move. The muscles in your legs can stiffen for a variety of reasons, including staying sedentary for too long or exercising too rigorously. Bone or joint ailments, such as arthritis or osteoporosis, can also cause stiffness.