Episode 24 - What Causes Muscle Cramps & How To Get Rid Of Them, Making A Jump To The Elite Heat, & Tips For the Masters Athlete

In this episode we talk all about muscle cramping. The idea of dehydration and electrolyte imbalance might not be the best cause of this common problem. If you are one who experiences chronic muscle cramps you definitely want to check this one out. Learn why muscle cramps happen and what you can do about it based on some newer research.

In our resource of the week I provide you will some good tips on what you can do in race or during your workout to help prevent or eliminate any cramping. With these simple tips you might avoid some painful races and not have a cramp completely ruin your race day.

In our SGX Coaches's interview I have on Coach Robin Legat from Power Jam Fitness. Here's a quick word from Coach Robin:

Robin is the owner of Power Jam Fitness, providing group fitness, online training and coaching for people seek to live a life where age, size or background is no limit to what they are able to accomplish. She earned a Certificate in Fitness Instruction from UCLA Extension in 2012 and currently holds the titles of Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Certified Personal Trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. She is also a Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified Coach.

Learn some of Coach Robin's best tips and insights into Spartan Race Training. She talks about how to step up your game and go from the open heats to your first elite heat, and shares some valuable lessons she learned during her first elite race. She also gives some strategies for any Master's athletes on how to stay young, stay fresh, and stay competitive. And finally she talks about different ways to train in case you don't have a course set up in your backyard, but still prepare from obstacles.

Complete Show Notes: www.spartanunderground.com/episode-24