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Cramping? It May Be Muscle Damage

Posted March 20, 2008 at 03:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Her Health

You’re tearing up the treadmill and feeling great, and then all of a sudden, pain strikes. Muscle cramps during exercise are common, especially in high-intensity athletes like distance runners or cyclists. Different theories exist as to the overarching cause of workout…

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Exercise-Induced Muscle Cramps: Causes and Prevention

Posted November 16, 2007 at 10:00 PM by Zola Jones

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Her Health, Her News

Exercisers are often told that muscle cramps are caused by lack of salt (sodium) or low potassium. However, recent studies show that athletes in endurance events who suffer cramps usually have normal sodium and potassium levels.

A review of…

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