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Cramp

astarna71
astarna71 Posts: 8 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Any advice how to reduce cramp when cycling long distances?

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  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    A protein bar with added magnesium or some electrolyte drinks with magnesium.
  • astarna71
    astarna71 Posts: 8 Member
    Will try this on my next ride. Thanks
  • Nicole_M4
    Nicole_M4 Posts: 507 Member
    Dont know much about cycling but have been told that magnesium is suppose to help with leg cramping. ..
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    Potassium is another electrolyte that is lost in sweat and that can cause cramps. If you are well hydrated before your ride, stay hydrated and replace electrolytes during your ride with something like Gatorade, you should be fine.
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