Muscle cramps straight up suck!

What going on guys!? Liz signing in again... Muscle Cramps getting in the way of your workouts? Yeah, mine too.

I have many people, when just starting a fitness regimen, ask me why they're experiencing cramps in their sides.

Well, here's the bad news. No one really knows why they happen. Studies in the past have attributed it to dehydration or a depletion of electrolytes (potassium, sodium, magnesium, and calcium) in the body. Other studies blame it on poor flexibility and fitness. A good way you can think about it is that both reasons have a factor in your cramps. As a trainer, I would never allow my clients to train while dehydrated or on an empty stomach. This way, we can cancel out the first possible cause of cramps. The second possible cause [poor flexibility and fitness] will diminish over time with hard work. However, when you do experience a cramp, whether it be in your side, thigh or calf, make sure to stop what you are doing and stretch that area. To stretch these areas, imagine you are trying to lengthen the muscle and hold for about 30 seconds.

Here are some foods high in potassium and the other necessary electrolytes:

Bananas
Pure Coconut water ***My favorite natural sports drink!!***
Yogurt
Avocados
Almonds, Cashews, Peanuts or Pine Nuts
Figs [fresh or dried]
Beans [Black and white] ***Yeah, try NOT to eat these before you train with me or Kyle.***
Lentils
Wheat Bread
Sweet potato
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