Preventing Muscle Cramps
When a muscle contracts involuntarily and stays contracted, you end up with what’s commonly known as a muscle cramp. If you’ve ever had to stop exercising because of a muscle cramp, you know how painful these can be. The top sights for muscle cramps are the calf, hamstrings, thigh (quadriceps), feet, hands and arms. Four of the main causes of exercise related cramps include: The nerves that stimulate muscle become overstimulated Muscle fatigue Dehydration Electrolyte imbalance So how can you prevent …