post-workout leg cramping

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gg129
gg129 Posts: 15 Member
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Anyone have/had a lot of leg cramping after a strength training workout? If so, what helps relive it?

I have tried stretching and eating more potassium, but I still get a lot of leg cramping after a workout. Any other suggestions?

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  • ciaokk
    ciaokk Posts: 19 Member
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    Try drinking more fluids and ensure you are hydrated prior to the workout.
  • kathym1122
    kathym1122 Posts: 14 Member
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    It sounds like you need more fluids and poss. Calcium. Low calcium can also cause leg cramps.
  • joyandlight
    joyandlight Posts: 5
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    Add some magnesium. It helps your body absorb potassium. Good luck!
  • gg129
    gg129 Posts: 15 Member
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    I drink a lot of water all day. I can usually drink 80 oz a day with very little effort. I do sweat a lot too.
  • gg129
    gg129 Posts: 15 Member
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    I've been tracking my calcium and I've been pretty good with that for a while.... magnesium I'll look into..
  • 43932452
    43932452 Posts: 7,246 Member
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    Electrolytes, try smart water or coconut water, u could research
    other deliveries of E-lytes. Here's a link: http://www.medicinenet.com/electrolytes/article.htm

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