| Lonely Planet™ · Thorn Tree Forum · 2020 | ![]() |
health questions!Interest forums / On Your Bike | ||
hi!just started riding after two years hiadus.i get terrible leg cramps when i finished my ride.the pain is unbearable sometimes.does anybody know any solutions.maybe i didn't stretch enough or my nurtition is wrong.thanks for any help. | ||
Cramp is normally caused by salt deficiency. Sport rehydrate drinks help. A drink with plain salt should bring near immediate relief. | 1 | |
also dehydration. I used to get cramps when i never drank water, just coffee. Now that i drink water as well, i never get cramps. | 2 | |
Salt has helped me too. I was riding in the hot weather in Singapore, drinking enough water, but got cramps afterwards anyway. | 3 | |
Eat bananas if possible to help with potassium intake, keep a good balance of salt in your diet and drink plenty of water. As above Ibuprofin can help in moderation - just don't use it as a habit. | 4 | |
and sounds obvious but make sure your seat is adjusted to the right height so that while pedalling, your legs aren't constantly bent. at the bottom of a revolution your leg should be properly outstretched. | 5 | |