Welcome to another weekend short of The ZecoHealth Show.
This is Weight Management Expert, Narado Zeco Powell.
In this weekend’s short, I will explain what can cause cramps & at the end I will explain some habits that can prevent them.
Before I begin, remember to visit The Zeco Recommendation Page for products that I recommend for health, fitness & fatloss.
Remember, before making any dietary changes to speak to a medical professional & be mindful of allergies.
Now, let’s talk about cramps.
First we need to know what they are and what cause them.
According to Mayo Clinic,
A muscle cramp is a sudden and involuntary contraction of one or more of your muscles.
Some common causes are overuse of a muscle, dehydration, muscle strain or simply holding a position for a prolonged period.
Now, what are some things we can do to prevent muscle cramps:
- Stay hydrated
Notice that I did not say drink water, but stay hydrated
Drinking water without electrolytes is not as beneficial
I will never tell you to not drink water, but if you want to get the full benefits, you need to add electrolytes
Electrolytes are minerals that are essential for your body to function.
They help regulate your pH levels and muscles, keep you hydrated, and more.
My favorite electrolyte mix is from Liquid-IV.
It utilizes the breakthrough science of Cellular Transport Technology to deliver hydration to your bloodstream faster and more efficiently than water alone.
This basically means they use a very good mix of electrolytes with low sugar to promote optimal absorption.
Most electrolytes on the market are like lemonade with electrolytes sprinkled in.
The website is liquid-iv.com & use code zecohealth for 25% off.
- Having certain foods in your diet can prevent cramping as well.
Some are: avocadoes, coconut water, watermelon, greek yogurt, bone broth, beet greens, bananas & more
The water & mineral content of these foods are key in improving hydration & preventing cramps.
- Using a heated pad to improve blood flow
Constant blood flow is important for more than just preventing cramps, but can help after you have experienced one.
- Constant stretching, especially before & post workouts
I generally recommend dynamic stretching pre-workout & static stretching post.
Dynamic stretching warms up your muscles, but after your workout, your muscles are nice & warm so they can stretch further in a static state.
After my workouts, I stretch for about 10 minutes.
Here are these tips fam.
No one likes cramps, especially when they get bad.
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