All about Aerobic health and fitness. The surprise attack of muscle cramps during a workout can render you temporarily, yet painfully disabled. Muscle cramps do not discriminate. Their victims include the elite and non-athlete alike. Unfortunately, the exact physiologic mechanisms underlying cramps are not fully understood.
Prevention is the best medicine for muscle cramps.
All the water and bananas in the world will not make a muscle cramp go away once it's there. If you should fall victim to a sudden cramp attack - momentarily cease activity, gently stretch the affected muscle, and apply either ice or heat to the cramped area. Ice works best to relax the muscle and slow any inflammation. Heat is a better choice if you happen to cramp up in a cold environment. If the muscle cramps are recurring, check with a physician.