Cramps have the capability of making it temporarily impossible of using the effected muscle. They can either be light contractions, like a sting or light spasm, or more painful episodes that can leave you with tenderness in the muscle for several days.
There are different points of view when it comes to the causes of cramps. Some claim that it depends on dehydration, others say that it depends on the unbalance of electrolytes or the low amount of potassium. Others on the other hand say that it’s a sign of muscle fatigue or on how the muscle has been used during training.
In this article we’ll try to give you 3 tips on how to prevent the development of these annoying and painful muscular contractions.
1. Planning your workout.
You usually get a cramp during intense workout sessions or during longer training exercises. This means that planning your workout in an appropriate way, making sure that your muscles have time to recuperate and regenerate, is fundamental. Another risk factor which seems to increase the possibility of getting cramps is the heat. So, choose the cooler times of the day to do your more intense workouts.
2. By constantly drinking fluids and electrolytes you reduce the probability of getting cramps.
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