leg getting tired while idling

it's less a matter of building leg strength as it is a matter of
learning how to idle. once you are comfortable with the process of
idling, you start using less energy to rock back and forth.

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Idling is nothing whatsoever to do with leg strength. It's all to do
with timing. You shouldn't fight against the uni. You should catch it
at the right moment of the swing and put the pressure on the pedal
then.

Look a long way ahead (aids balance) and practise oractise, practise.
Youn should be able to get the idling movement down to a small swing -
maybe the pedal going from 5 to 7 on the clock face.

With practice, you will be able to idle almost indefinitely, hold
conversations, juggle, cook a meal or knit a jumper, alll with minimal
effort.

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Definately technique. Try to sit down more, sounds sily but I used to
find my self almost stood on one foot whilst idling and the uni would be
doing almost U turns around my downward foot.

Stay in the saddle and use the momentum of the unicycle. Don't put all
your weight on one foot either.

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Technique! Normally idling should take little or no more effort than
riding. Just like when riding: try to relax and put your weight on the
saddle (not the pedals).

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