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If you get cramps while hiking, you should stop hiking. To keep mountain climbing safe, it is recommended to stretch before climbing and drink water and sports drinks. [사진=게티이미지뱅크]Today (6th) will be mostly sunny across the country. The Korea Meteorological Administration predicted a minimum temperature of 18 to 23 degrees in the morning and a maximum temperature of 25 to 32 degrees during the day. In some areas, such as Yeongdong, Gangwon and the east coast of Gyeongbuk, 5 to 10 mm of rain is expected. The concentration of fine dust is expected to be ‘good’ to ‘average’ across the country.
today’s health As it is a good season for outdoor activities, more and more people are visiting the mountains. Climbing is called a full-body exercise because it can not only lose weight but also strengthen the lower body muscles. However, climbing a mountain recklessly can lead to cramps or mountain accidents.
This symptom, which is expressed as ‘crazing’, is a state in which the blood flow is not smooth and the muscles suddenly contract and the body feels numb and tingling. It is common to get cramps in the legs while hiking. At this point, it is better to stop walking. This is because excessive walking or movement can lead to falls. When you have cramps in your legs, bending your ankles forward to stretch your calf muscles can alleviate the symptoms.
To prevent cramping during mountain climbing, you should stretch sufficiently before climbing the mountain. Unlike other sports such as swimming, hiking is easy to overlook stretching. There are many people who climb the mountain right following arriving at the entrance of the mountain. However, it is necessary to relax the leg muscles and loosen the ankle and knee joints through thorough warm-up exercises.
It is also important to replenish your hydration by drinking water and sports drinks while hiking. In particular, studies have shown that sports drinks containing electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, and magnesium prevent muscle spasms. According to a research team from Edith Cowan University in Australia, those who drank electrolyte-containing beverages following exercise were less likely to develop muscle cramps than water.
To safely climb a mountain, you must first check your physical strength and consider the hiking course and weather. It is wiser to choose a mountain that suits your body rather than insisting on a high mountain. It is recommended that hiking boots straps are loose when going up the mountain and tight when coming down. Even if your knees don’t hurt, it’s good to wear knee braces on downhills. Taking a light break of regarding 5 minutes every 20 to 30 minutes during mountain climbing and eating snacks every 1 to 2 hours can help prevent injuries.
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