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02-04-2006, 05:31 PM
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Tip of the Week: Reducing Cramping
Here is a tip given to us by our very own vice president Venom! <font color="red"> We have all experienced the cramping sensation in our sides, or around our neck from vigorous physical activities. What is this phenomena, and how can we avoid or relieve its symptoms? Well, you have several muscles that help you to breath at rest and during exercise. Here is an outline: Inhalation mechanics — at rest Diaphragm contracts flattens External intercostals-raise ribs Inhalation mechanics — during exercise Diaphragm contracts flattens External intercostals-raise ribs Scaleni-elevates 1st&2nd ribs Sternocleidomastoids-elevate sternum Exhalation mechanics — at rest No muscle action (just relaxation) Exhalation mechanics — during exercise Internal intercostals-lower ribs Abdominals-depress lower ribs force diaphragm into thorax Cramping of breathing muscles is because they are not well developed. Slowing down breathing rates, and increasing the depth of your breaths helps the cramping—as it decreases the work of the muscles, giving them more rest time. This effect will dissipate as your capacity to express the skill of running or other activities increases. Make sure you stay hydrated, and are having enough electrolytes, too. </font> Thanks Venom! [img]/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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02-07-2006, 09:15 AM
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Re: Tip of the Week: Reducing Cramping
Great info! When I was 16, I moved from Ireland to Maryland, I went to a High School way up in the Appalachians where the area would have been that little bit thinner than my sea level home town in Ireland. I played soccer for the school and I really struggled to catch my breath when i first started training there and cramped very regularly! This is an explanation for that, that really makes sense. Good post!
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02-11-2006, 04:09 PM
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Re: Tip of the Week: Reducing Cramping
good tip!!!
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02-13-2006, 08:19 PM
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Re: Tip of the Week: Reducing Cramping
That's awesome info Venom!
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02-13-2006, 11:46 PM
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Re: Tip of the Week: Reducing Cramping
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Is underdeveloped muscle the cause of all cramping (calves etc)? Or just breath cramps? [/ QUOTE ] No, fluid and electrolyte balance is absolutely vital.
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