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How to Deal with Exercise Muscle Cramps
Have massive muscle cramps ever stopped you dead in your running tracks? A lot of women experience muscle cramps during exercise - it can be very annoying. This post will look at what causes muscle cramps and how you can deal with them.
What causes muscle cramps
The funny thing about muscle cramps is that the exact cause is unknown. It is a very common problem but scientists are still unsure about the exact cause.
Many excellent ideas have been put forward. Some say that it is due to a lack of warm up/stretching and the cramp happens when the normal muscle contraction is interrupted and harmed by the acid or wear in the muscle.
Others believe that it is a sign of dehydration and can be prevented by drinking water before exercising.
Finally, many people believe that it is a result of a depletion of vital salts and minerals in the body.
How to prevent exercise muscle cramps
A healthy muscle is much less likely to cramp than a muscle that is new to exercise or old and out of condition. Stretching on a regular basis is one of the best ways to prevent muscle cramps as it lengthens the muscle fibers and helps them to maintain a healthy function.
One of the best (and only) things you can do as a prevention of muscle cramps is to stretch and increase the health and flexibility of your muscles.
How do deal with muscle cramps DURING exercise
If you get a cramp during exercise one of the most important things you can do is stop exercising. A cramp can be mild or very serious and if you keep exercising it will generally make it worse, not better.
When the oxygen is depleted from your muscles you tend to get cramps. Exercising through a cramp will only make the oxygen deplete more and as such make the cramp worse.
It is also very important to exercise in a cool environment away from intense heats. These can make matter much worse for a cramping body. If you are running on a hot day try going inside and doing some light exercise where it is cool.
Get a drink and replace those fluids.
Finally, stretch the muscle out lightly and hold for as long as you can. Do not bounce in the stretch but allow yourself to relax the muscle into the stretch. This is one of the best ways to stop the pain.
Conclusion
The more you exercise over time the less likely you are to get muscle cramps. Remember to always drink up and stretch before, during and after your exercise. This is simple but very helpful advice.
Comments on this article:
| exercise said: | In my view womens should not work with heavy weights and increase their size the obesity womens can decrease but the normal womens should work for their fitness levels. |
| Right Gym said: | While doing exercise we need to be very careful because we often gets muscle cramps if we do exercise carelessly. So, be careful and enjoy your exercise daily and gain weight. |
| RT said: | Exercise - I do not agree with you at all. Gaining muscle mass helps with long term health, strength and assists in burning fat. Women need to work with weights to strengthen bones, joints, etc. Right Gym - I agree! RT |
| David said: | Stretching lengthens the muscle fibers which in turn makes them weaker. You want to make sure you do the appropriate weight training to strengthen them at the same time. |
| home exercise said: | I need to stretch more often and stop drinking pop as that is what causes me to have muscle cramps. With running every morning it is a must that I start stretching and drinking more water. It is time that I start changing some habits so my health and fitness will improve. |
