Stretching
Leg Cramps & Running Cramps – Keeping Things ‘Fluid’
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008Leg Cramps & Running Cramps – Keeping Things ‘Fluid’
By Paul Newland
For many, the theory of dehydration just doesn’t hold a lot of water (!). For example, musicians will get cramps in their fingers and arms and even athletes who are extremely well hydrated can still get cramps.
On the other hand, for the majority of us, cramps are associated with high heat, high humidity environments where we sweat for extended periods. In this article we’ll discuss the topic of hydration and the steps you can take to completely rule out the possibility of dehydration causing cramps.
Hamstring Flexibility Yoga For Runners
Saturday, June 14th, 2008Hamstring Flexibility Yoga For Runners
Author: Tracy Renning
A small routine that counts in the long run
A hamstring refers to one of the tendons that make up the borders of space behind the knee. It usually includes tendons of semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris. The main job of the hamstring is to extend the hip joint and flex the knee. Runners are more likely to have hamstring problems because of overuse.