In this video I explain two of the main theories of how #cramp (or 'charley horse', if you're in the States) occurs, and what can be done when cramp strikes. I also talk about what kind of training might be useful if you regularly suffer from cramps. [00:00] Start [00:22] What is cramp? [02:58] How does cramp happen? #Dehydration-electrolyte imbalance theory [05:43] How does cramp happen? #Neuromuscular theory [09:51] Dealing with cramp The reference for much of the content of this video is here: Miller et al (2010) Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramps: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3445088/ _____ Become a Patron! Can you spare £3 to help me make more of these videos? Head over to Patreon and I'll throw in an A&P revision booklet for free: https://patreon.com/miketylersport Find my learning resources shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource... Twitter: https://twitter.com/miketylersport Website: https://www.miketylersport.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/miketylersport BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Sport (from 2016) Unit 1: Anatomy & Physiology B The effects of exercise and sports performance on the muscular system B8 Additional factors affecting the muscular system Understand additional factors affecting the muscular system and their impact on exercise and sports performance. Cramp – involuntary sustained skeletal muscle contraction. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzjjuWy4GcQ

Poor #sleep is a very common issue. One third of people in the UK suffers. In this video I identify some of the problems that come from not sleeping well. I then focus in on the impact that it can have on sports performance with a reference to the Stanford Basketball Study from 2011. After this, I mention some more general #benefits of good sleep, before finishing up with some thing you can do to get better sleep. [00:00] Start [00:30] General Impact of Poor Sleep [02:03] Sport Performance Impact of Poor Sleep [04:16] Lifestyle Benefits of Good Sleep [06:04] #Strategies to Improve Sleep Get help from the NHS here: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sleep-and-tiredness/how-to-get-to-sleep/ FULL FITNESS TRAINING & PROGRAMMING PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcdQDUUQX_4tcLzTeak5Ede9KkY5dV2iX _____________ Become a Patron! Can you spare £3 to help me make more of these videos? Head over to Patreon and I'll throw in an A&P revision booklet for free: https://patreon.com/miketylersport Find my learning resources shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/miketylersport Twitter: https://twitter.com/miketylersport Website: https://www.miketylersport.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/miketylersport Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/miketylersport ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOYh6GezVck