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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