What Actually Causes Leg Cramps? (Muscle Cramps Explained!)

Such. Bad. Cramps! If there's one thing James remembers from his first Ironman, it's the cramps. Join James and Andy Blow, founder of Precision Fuel & Hydration, as they tackle exercise-related muscle cramps, explore what causes them, and discuss how you can prevent them!

00:00 What causes cramps?
00:13 Exercise associated muscle cramps (EAMC’s)
01:01 Nutrition & hydration expert on why we get cramps
01:32 The Dehydration Theory
02:51 The Neuromuscular Theory
03:39 Supplementing with salt
04:20 What you can do!
06:48 Tips to prevent early fatigue
07:34 Substances that trigger TRP
08:57 Thank you, Andy!

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