Nothing can end a workout faster than muscle cramps. But have you ever wondered what causes them? The Mayo Clinic mentions these common factors:
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* Straining or overusing muscles.
* Being dehydrated.
* Keeping a muscle in the same position for a long time.
* Having poor blood supply to affected muscles.
* Having compressed nerves in the spine.
* Getting less-than-required amounts of dietary minerals, such as potassium, magnesium or calcium.