Preventing muscle cramps
How to prevent muscle cramps after your workouts
Muscle cramps are a pain in the butt! We all get them, but usually they occur in our legs (pun intended). If you exercise more than you drink water, then it is bound to happen to you. This is why it is important not to overuse your muscles when working out. The cause of muscle cramps isn’t always known, but the most obvious cause is dehydration, and over exercising. Here are some ways to make sure your muscles are kept loose, and stretched.
Stay hydrated
If your body loses too much fluid, this can definitely cause you to have cramps.
Stretch
It is important that you stretch before you workout. This can relax your muscles, and prep them so that they will not lock up on you while you are exercising.
Take warm baths
Warm baths will contribute in keeping your muscles relaxed too!
There are a number of ways to prevent leg cramps. Just know the best way to relieve your cramps is with movement. A short walk can help, or just shaking your leg can soothe your muscles. You can also massage, and rub to relax your muscles in your legs too.
If you are experiencing leg cramps, remember to always stop what you are doing. You don’t want to induce the leg cramps, a quick massage can help you find a safe place to relax that area. A good workout is when all your body parts can contribute, that’s when you can perform at your best. Make sure you always stay hydrated, and keep those muscles stretched!
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