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I thought the pole rests on the lower thigh, didn’t know it can cause pain in the knee? I agree that we shouldn’t hurt ourselves by trying too hard, but sometimes it’s so attempting that we can’t resist experimenting 😀
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@ShonaLanc: how did you have the cramp in your calf in the allegra?
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I have no idea! It just came on (I get cramp at least once a month in my calf/toes randomly!) I assume it was induced by pointing my toes too much?! Odd!
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Cramping in the lower extremities can be brough on my dehydration and/or low potassium. It seems to kick in more when inverted! I usually try to eat a banana the day I pole. Of course we all know to increase our water intake, but sometimes towards the end of a strenuous workout it can get depleted.
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Here's the list to remember according to one of our Sports Medicine Doctors I worked with that treated athletes, #1 water,#2 Calcium, #3 potassium. The top thing your muscle needs is water, because it is made up of approx. 75% water. Since I increased my water intake 5 1/2 years ago, I haven't had a muscle crap since. When I first started poling they were AWFUL! . I drink about 2 gals a day depending on my activity. Allot of Doctors will tell you if you wait until you feel thirsty to drink water, your already somewhat dehydrated. Sips all day long and frequently are recommended.
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Hydrate! Hydrate! Hydrate! Also if you find that you are still cramping some – it could be that your calves are tight. Do some gentle calf stretches before trying this and try it again. Due to my limited flexibility – I found that has I got more flexible I could feel it in different areas and my calves are EXTREMELY tight – tighter than my hamstrings and hips – which was throwing off my splits plans.
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