Avoiding and preventing cramp

Johnboy2007 · 03-15-2010, 05:01 PM

Hi all, tonight i went to a circuit training class and got cramp really bad. I also lately get it when im boxing. I get it very badly in the calves and its extremely painful. Just after any tips you have for prevention. I normally drink lots of water but i didn't today which might be to blame.

Cheers all

meno · 03-15-2010, 06:38 PM

Lack of water is probably the main reason as far as I'm aware,
Do you have a little stretch before you work out? Make sure your properly warmed up, start real slow and build up the intensity of your workout.

If you get it in your calves quite a lot, do bodyweight calf raises raises to build in endurance.
What kind of leg training do you do?

vibit · 03-16-2010, 12:55 AM

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Also, electrolyte imbalance can also cause cramps...

Check if you're not getting enough through your diet.

boxbible · 03-16-2010, 02:24 AM

Lack of Potassium may also cause cramps... bananas are good.

Johnboy2007 · 03-16-2010, 03:07 AM

thanks guys i dont think its diet i eat a pretty healthy balanced diet. I think the main reason last night must have been lack of water. Also i ran a couple miles before the circuit training started and tried to stay warm but the instructor was late so i think i cooled down slightly. Just have to put more thought in before hand next time. To be honest i didnt expect the class to be that hard, but i found out the guy who runs it used to box haha serves me right i guess

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Johnboy2007 Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,594 vCash: 1075	Avoiding and preventing cramp Hi all, tonight i went to a circuit training class and got cramp really bad. I also lately get it when im boxing. I get it very badly in the calves and its extremely painful. Just after any tips you have for prevention. I normally drink lots of water but i didn't today which might be to blame. Cheers all
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03-15-2010, 06:38 PM	#2
meno newbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 9 vCash: 500	Re: Avoiding and preventing cramp Lack of water is probably the main reason as far as I'm aware, Do you have a little stretch before you work out? Make sure your properly warmed up, start real slow and build up the intensity of your workout. If you get it in your calves quite a lot, do bodyweight calf raises raises to build in endurance. What kind of leg training do you do?
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03-16-2010, 12:55 AM	#3
vibit Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,245 vCash: 920	Re: Avoiding and preventing cramp [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Also, electrolyte imbalance can also cause cramps... Check if you're not getting enough through your diet.
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03-16-2010, 02:24 AM	#4
boxbible Gatekeeper ESB Full Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wash DC Posts: 491 vCash: 1000	Re: Avoiding and preventing cramp Lack of Potassium may also cause cramps... bananas are good.
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03-16-2010, 03:07 AM	#5
Johnboy2007 Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,594 vCash: 1075	Re: Avoiding and preventing cramp thanks guys i dont think its diet i eat a pretty healthy balanced diet. I think the main reason last night must have been lack of water. Also i ran a couple miles before the circuit training started and tried to stay warm but the instructor was late so i think i cooled down slightly. Just have to put more thought in before hand next time. To be honest i didnt expect the class to be that hard, but i found out the guy who runs it used to box haha serves me right i guess
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