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What causes calf cramps during yoga or pilates poses? what can i do to stop them?
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Exercise & Cramping: It could be several things like too little potassium or calcium in the diet and thus in the muscles. It could be early fatigue if your muscles are not in shape yet and this can resolve with time, stretching and exercise.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Proper hydration: Proper hydration and diet can help stop calf cramps during exercises. Hope that thelps.
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