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EPISODE · Mar 5, 2026 · 8 MIN

#315: Cramping In Athletes - 3 Possible Reasons Why It’s Happening

from The Reach Your Peak Experience (A Sports Nutrition Podcast) · host Aleksa the Sports Dietitian

Cramping…the bane of many an athlete's existence and performance on the field. So why does it happen? Well it’s often multifactorial and very contextual but there are some areas of nutrition and fitness that play a common part.That is why I am going to explain the 3 main reasons you see muscular cramping occur. In this episode, I share 3 possible why’s to the question of “why do I keep cramping while playing sports?”. DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is for guidance only and is not individualised advice for you! Your unique situation needs to be taken into consideration and adjusting your dietary intake.____________________________________________DOWNLOAD MY FREE MACRO NUTRITION CHEATSHEET Your Guide To Improving Your Macros & Making Meal Prep Easierhttps://theclimbingdietitian.lpages.co/macro-cheatsheet-the-climbing-dietitian/Apply for Bespoke 1:1 Macro Sherpa Nutrition Coaching Program: https://bit.ly/395QmGsCheck out and SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2Mxqs4WEmail me: [email protected] find me on socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theclimbingingdietitianTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theclimbingdietitianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theclimbingdietitianTwitter: https://twitter.com/beardyAPDLink to blog: https://bit.ly/330ULq4Check out my website for more information on me and what I do:https://www.theclimbingdietitian.com.au

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Cramping…the bane of many an athlete's existence and performance on the field. So why does it happen? Well it’s often multifactorial and very contextual but there are some areas of nutrition and fitness that play a common part. That is why I am going to explain the 3 main reasons you see muscular cramping occur. In this episode, I share 3 possible why’s to the question of “why do I keep cramping while playing sports?”. DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is for guidanc...

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