Water and nutrients should be supplemented in time during and after exercise
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Although cramps will not have serious consequences, but for runners, such a small trouble is still not good
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As mentioned before, the metabolic disturbance of muscle substances may cause muscle twitch
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As a long period of intense exercise, calf muscle is most prone to fatigue, when it fatigue to a certain extent, it will occur spasm
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Thigh cramp: the cramped thigh is at a right angle to the body and bends the knee joint, then holds the calf with both hands, makes it stick to the thigh and vibrates, and then stretches forward
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The ambient temperature is low
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At the same time, press the same hand on the knee of the cramped leg to help the leg straighten
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Relaxation time is too short, local metabolite lactic acid increased, muscle contraction and relaxation is difficult to coordinate, resulting in calf muscle spasm; 2, excessive sweating, dehydration
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The clothes or equipment worn are too tight, leading to local circulation is not smooth, and the metabolic waste can not be transported away in time
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Causes of muscle twitch 1
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What is a cramp? Muscle twitch, commonly known as “cramps.”
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In case of cramps, do not stop immediately, slow down and stand on the side of the road
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During strenuous exercise, the whole body is in a state of tension, and the leg muscles contract too fast
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In short, it means that the muscles are in a state of extreme tension, with severe pain, making the movement limited or unable to continue
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A lot of fluid and electrolyte are lost in the body
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Prevention of muscle twitch 1
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Cold stimulation, muscle cold “Shiver”, cause cramps
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Muscle twitch often occurs in the parts of toes, legs, and the back of the thigh and so on
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The most simple and direct way to deal with cramps during exercise is to pull the muscle in reverse direction until the pain disappears
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Metabolic waste accumulation, muscle local blood circulation is not good, also prone to spasm; 3, fatigue
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In a word, let the body mobilize and get ready to start physical and psychological exercises
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Let’s have a look
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Make full preparations before exercise, whether it’s jogging or stretching, or doing other warm-up exercises
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When running, whether it’s a fan or a professional athlete, the biggest fear is cramps
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Long exercise time, large amount of exercise, sweating, and no timely supplement of salt
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Winter running should pay attention to keep warm, do not let local muscles cold
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Rapid continuous muscle contraction
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The stretching duration is about 20 seconds, repeat 2-3 times, and increase the number of repetitions according to the situation
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Calf or toe cramp: hold the toe of the cramped leg with the opposite hand of the cramped leg and pull it up
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In running, cramps are also very common, sometimes pain can hardly stand
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Don’t wear too tight clothes, shoes or protective gear
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Such as: running in rainy days, the body is hot, but the rain is equivalent to cold stimulation, induced cramps; winter exercise in a cold environment, inadequate preparation activities, muscle cramps will appear
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Here are some prevention and treatment methods for cramps
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Usually pay attention to supplement water, minerals, vitamins, trace elements and so on, can supplement better, intake enough energy
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Don’t drink cold drinks before exercise, let alone alcohol
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