Post by nell7806 on Jun 21, 2007 19:06:36 GMT 8
jenner said:
nell7806 said:
one thing is for sure...
maybe is the way your applying your salonpas...
are you doing it in a way like your massaging it...
because massaging our muscles plush away lactic acid which causes our muscles to fatigue...
on my case...I do ask a masseuse to do the job from my upper thighs down to my calves...if you dont like other people do do it for you...
try to have those rolling pin type of portable massagers...
I started this habbit when I was introduced to tennis and a personal trainor suggest that its one way of not having those nasty cramps.
I also believe to sir edp773...one thing is the lost of certain nutrients like potassium etc...a simple MINERAL WATER will do but gatorade is better because it is engineered for that purpose.
and lastly...I think, try to pee if your system ask you to...I do not know how much this is connected but this do help to avoid that cramping situation.
You’ve probably heard that lactic acid is a waste product that burns and shuts down muscles, and makes you sore a day or so later. It’s something athletes and fitness exercisers are urged to avoid. You’re told to work out just below your lactate threshold, where lactic acid begins to accumulate. That, it seems, is mostly wrong. Scientists have discovered that lactic acid is an important fuel; it’s central to carbohydrate metabolism. Unfortunately, if you don’t train properly, it can also impair performance. Your goal should be to burn lactic acid more effectively, not produce less of it.
The cure for muscle soreness is relatively simple: If you gradually increase the strength and endurance of your muscles and you [glow=red,2,300]stretch and warm up properly before the activity [/glow]you will be engaging in, they will not get as sore.
Remember that cycling uses certain muscles that are not used regularly in your daily life. It all comes down to something called specificity of training, where your muscles, tendons and ligaments adapt to a particular sport, activity or movement pattern over a period of time.
In addition, as we grow older, our muscles and surrounding tissues also have less elasticity, so we tend to feel soreness and tightness more quickly than we did in high school. An individual who stays in shape throughout the year — even athletes in their 30s and 40s — should be able to exercise with minimal muscular soreness.
After a very hard day on the bike or in the weight room, you may feel somewhat stiff, but with a little stretching and proper warm-up, this feeling should go away quickly.
Sore muscles are usually damaged muscles. As with any injury, sore muscles must be given time to heal. This may require a few easy days of cycling, or another light workout. After a few days you can begin to push harder again.
But don't go too hard or too fast, because you'll wind up back on the sidelines again. Remember, the best way to prevent or reduce muscle damage is prior physical conditioning
I don't easily believe to what other is saying...
I'm a former athlete since GradeSchool...
I try to do research on things that would help me ...
There are three basic causes of cramping. One is when you overflex the calf muscle. One is inadequate oxygenation of muscle, where excess lactic acid, produced by anaerobic respiration, builds up and puts stress on the muscle.The other is lack of water or salt. Cramps from poor oxygenation can be improved by rapid deep breathing, as well as stretching the muscle. Cramps from lack of salt and water can be treated by stretching the muscle, and of course drinking water and increasing salt intake. Pounding on the muscle can increase soreness.
Athletes are at greatest risk for muscle cramps, as excessive exercise can produce poor oxygenation.
Muscle cramps can be treated by applying a soft massage on the cramped muscle, stretching the muscle and applying heat or cold. Heat improves superficial blood circulation and makes muscles more flexible, so some people find that heat is more soothing for muscle cramps than applying ice.
Electrolyte disturbance may cause cramping and tetany of muscles, particularly hypokalemia (a low level of potassium) and hypocalcemia (a low level of calcium). This problem can be solved by drinking electrolyte enhanced fluids, after strenuous muscle activity, and supplementing one's daily diet with a multi-vitamin, which contains potassium and calcium.
Muscle cramps may be a symptom of hypothyroidism.
Eating foods high in potassium, such as bananas, potatoes, and prunes, can help prevent muscle cramps.