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Episode 3307:
Kate Galliett reveals that muscle cramps are less about salt and hydration and more about your nervous system's unfamiliarity with certain movements. By training your body to explore new ranges and improve mind-muscle communication, you can reduce cramping, build resilience, and move with more freedom.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://fitforreallife.substack.com/p/why-do-muscle-cramps-happen
Quotes to ponder:
"You cramp because your brain and body aren’t communicating well yet. And you can change that."
"You must teach your nervous system how to better communicate with your tissues."
"It’s very likely that in the bed scenario, your foot was already pointed forward in plantarflexion, shortening the muscles on the bottom of your foot."
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