tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2981970244841049070.post7023985132879659051..comments2023-06-11T03:15:20.105-07:00Comments on Jiu-jitsu Sensei: Dealing With Foot & Calf Cramps from Ground Grappling/ BJJLori O'Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14624273179198028322noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2981970244841049070.post-8127582006765609462008-07-29T08:31:00.000-07:002008-07-29T08:31:00.000-07:00It helps if you drink plenty of water throughout t...It helps if you drink plenty of water throughout the day, not just while you're working out. Water absorption takes time, so the benefits don't hit you right away. I wrote a blog post on <A HREF="http://jiu-jitsusensei.blogspot.com/2008/06/dehydration-decreased-performance.html" REL="nofollow">how to stay hydrated</A>.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Also, as Mark pointed out, it's also about having the optimum level of salt in your system.Lori O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14624273179198028322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2981970244841049070.post-87292969656350438372008-07-29T05:26:00.000-07:002008-07-29T05:26:00.000-07:00I get foot cramps both when we wrestle and sometim...I get foot cramps both when we wrestle and sometimes when I point my foot alot as in repetive kick practice. I drink incessantly but then, I sweat a lot too.BBat50https://www.blogger.com/profile/09736054246852300843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2981970244841049070.post-76130447955531299022008-07-25T05:52:00.000-07:002008-07-25T05:52:00.000-07:00It is quite comman. I used to experience cramps al...It is quite comman. I used to experience cramps also when a started grappling.<BR/><BR/>I was told by a fitness expert that cramps are associated also with too litlle OR too much salt intake.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com