Question

A popular belief among many athletes and coaches is that exercise-induced muscle cramps in a single muscle (e.g., gastrocnemius) results from dehydration and blood electrolyte imbalance. Which of the following observations DO NOT support this position?a) Static stretching of the cramping muscle often relieves the cramp.b) Exercise-induced muscle cramps can occur without any change in blood electrolyte concentrations.c) Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance affects the entire body.d) all of these answers are correct

Answer 1

d) all of these answers are correct

Explanation:

A person is said to an athlete if he/she is proficient in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed or endurance. Training of the body and mind of the athlete for a specific sport is known as athletic training. Athletic training is different from personal training. The athlete is trained by his/her trainer to participate in the sport of their own choice.

Athletes and coaches believe that exercise-induced muscle cramps in a single muscle results dehydration and blood electrolyte imbalance.