I have found a good dose of bananas and tomato juice
helpful....both high in potassium.......w7gg
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> From: JimP911@aol.com
> To: bcotter@pop.uky.edu; TOWERTALK@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Preventing cramps while climbing
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
> Date: Tuesday, July 01, 1997 5:48 PM
>
>
> Muscle cramps can be easily avoided (providing you don't have a serious
> medical condition) by stretching prior to the climb and maintaining adequate
> electrolyte and water levels in your body. Under strain, your muscles
> excrete lactic acid which saps them of energy, eventually causing cramps,
> spasms or possible injury.
>
> Obviously the better shape your in the less likely you are to have cramping
> problems.
> A good preventative measure is to drink plenty of fluids before and during
> the climb. Especially during the hot summer months. Any of the popular
> sports drinks such as Gatorade, Cytomax etc. are designed to replaced lost
> electrolytes to prevent muscle fatigue. A bottle in the tool bucket, and a
> good swig every 15 minutes or so should prevent most muscle cramping
> problems.
>
> 73 -- Jim W1UK
>
>
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