BEWARE.... You must drink your water....

So, I went to my first Tango class last night.  It was a relatively easy class, I only broke out in a light sweat.  In the other classes I've taken I'm drenched when its over and I'm downing water nonstop during and after class.

Well I learned the hard way you need to get your water in no matter the level of your work out.  In the wee hours of the morning I awoke with such pain I thought I was going to die.  I had charlie horse type cramps in both feet, shins and calves.  Now, I've been taking dance classes in Salsa, Swing and Cuban Rueda (really hefty dancing) for almost a year now, so I couldn't figure out why I was in pain.

The pain was so bad I was yelling out as if I were having a baby.  Any slight move would increase the pain... I'm talking severe pain.  Finally, my daughter called the paramedics.  My toes were curling, my feet were arching, my calves and shins throbbing, I just wanted to cut my legs off it hurt so bad.

Turns out, I was dehydrated.  Never mind I drank a soda (...yeah I know!) before bed.  I was still dehydrated.  After gulping down 64 oz of water, my legs returned to normal.

DRINK YOUR WATER!!!

Great advice!! I've been downing water so much, and I'm very early out.  I've learned the importance of water, myself.  If I haven't had enough-my lips dry out, my pouch aches and I feel sluggish!! GET THAT WATER IN! if you think you've drank enough...drink more!!

Xoxoxoxoxoxo,
Lisa

I would also suggest you look into potassium supplements.  You didn’t mention if you drink alcohol occasionally or regularly – but this will also deplete levels your muscles need.

 

If you’re looking into increasing your physical activity – this will help.  The water in the moment will aid in getting the episode to pass, the supplements are preventative. 

 

I used to have HELLA bad ones due to my workout routine and….. um…. ‘other’ activities.   

LOL @ ‘other’ activities.

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Sounds like those "other activiies" are probably really good for your health! :)

Thanks for the potassium advice, while not a drinker, I think I would definitely benefit from adding a supplement to my diet!

Keep up the good work.... "other activities" included!

Thanks for theat information....I get horrible leg cramps..so I understand, my toes will curl  

Your toes will curl... but not the way you want them to!

Don't forget to add magnesium to your vitamin regime. 

Magnesium? Never though of that.  Is that comparable calcium?

How you doing girl?