What Causes Leg Cramps?
3. Lifestyle Causes
Some activities may increase the risk of leg cramps. Running, weight training and sports activities appear to increase the prevalence of the cramps. If you’re participating in any of these activities, it’s important to review prevention strategies. This is particularly true of older adults.
These may be triggering causes due to muscle fatigue. As you participate in sports and other recreational pursuits, your legs may not receive the hydration and rest they need. Exercising while fatigued, dehydrated or without properly stretching may provoke leg cramps.
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