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Why do you get cramps when you drink water during exercise?
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Drinking too much: If you mean "stomach" cramps it may be because your drinking too much at one time. Make sure you have hydrated throughout the day before exercise. Drink 8 ounces over the hour before exercise then drink an ounce (good mouthful) every 15 min during. Eating properly - 3 balanced meals per day- are important too.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Cramps from fatigue: Over fatigue of the affected muscle is the usual cause not drinking water. Nevertheless low potassium may play a role sometimes, so drinking emergenc c with lots of vitamin c and potassium would always be better than water.
Answered 12/24/2012
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