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! Useful Links Precision Fuel & Hydration's Planner 👉 https://gtn.io/Planner Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://gtn.io/UPLOAD Check out the GTN Shop 👉 https://gtn.io/TeamKit GTN Training Plans 👉 Have you been struggling with cramps lately? 😬 Let us know in the comments 💬 Watch more on GTN... 📹 Pain When Running? | What Is Achilles Tendonitis & How To Avoid It 👉    • Pain When Running? | What Is Achilles Tend...   📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gtn.io/editorschoice 📹 Watch our weekly show, The GTN Show 👉 https://gtn.io/GTNshowPlaylist Photos: © Triathlon / Getty Images 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 4 the Ops - A P O L L O Full Tank - Timothy Infinite stroke of luck - Ballpoint Watch - Homebody #gtn #triathlon #swimbikerun #swim #bike #run #cramps #exercise #cramp #nutrition #hydration The Global Triathlon Network (GTN) is the world's biggest triathlon YouTube channel, with new videos every day! GTN is for anyone who loves triathlon: from seasoned triathletes to first-timers – and everyone in between! With the help of our former pro and Olympic medal-winning team, we’re here to inform, entertain and inspire you to become a better triathlete; including videos on: How to swim, bike, and run faster with expert knowledge Try our session ideas Investigations into wide-ranging topics The best triathlon bike tech and gear with pro-know-how In-depth, entertaining features from the heart of the sport Chat, opinion and interact with us across the channel and on social media! Join us on YouTube’s best triathlon channel to get closer to the sport and to become a better, faster and fitter triathlete! Welcome to the Global Triathlon Network. Thanks to our sponsors: Canyon bikes: http://gtn.io/canyon-bikes Coros: https://gtn.io/Coros Ergon: https://gtn.io/Ergon THEMAGIC5: https://gtn.io/TheMagic5 ON Running: http://gtn.io/On-Running Orca: http://gtn.io/Orca Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gtn.io/PrecisionHydration Surpas: https://gtn.io/Surpas Truekinetix: https://gtn.io/Truekinetix Watch our sister channels: Global Cycling Network -    / @gcn   GCN Tech -    / @gcntech   GCN Racing -    / @gcnracing   GCN Italia -    / @gcnitalia   GCN en Espanol -    / @gcnenespanol   GCN auf Deutsch -    / @gcnaufdeutsch   GCN en Francais -    / @gcnenfrancais   GCN Training -    / @gcntraining   Global Mountain Bike Network -    / @gmbn   GMBN Racing -    / @gmbnracing   GMBN Tech -    / @gmbntech   Electric Mountain Bike Network -    / @embn