Comments on: Muscle Cramps Post Workout – Is it Considered Overtraining?

By: gymaddict

gymaddict — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:19:02 +0000

This happens all the time.
When i get back to my weight training after those 2-3 weeks of business trips.
I can deadlift 320 LBS and after a gap of 2-3 weeks when i deadlift i do get cramps in my glutes and hamstrings and they stay for atleast a week, before they go away.
Cramps are not an indication of overtraining. In my experience overtraining is when u get that sick feeling in your stomach ( when your glycogen levels have hit a low point and you don’t replenish them asap) and reach a point where get a feeling that your body is telling you to stop.

By: smilinggreenmom

smilinggreenmom — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:04:15 +0000

As a former athlete, I can honestly say that I have had plenty of cramps and aches along the way. No fun, but kind-of goes with the territory right? Now that I am a mom and wife, I still value exercise and being active and especially living green. I have tried to reduce/eliminate harmful chemicals in our home and one thing we use for our aches and pains is the Topricinkids and adult Topricin pain cream. It is natural and effective for our minor aches and soreness and even works on inflammation! Thanks for the article on this!