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We surveyed hundreds of athletes with cramp and here's what we found...

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Dave earned a Masters Degree in history from the University of Cambridge before moving into the world of marketing. He was a successful Marketing Manager at Twoo and LoveThis before he joined the team at Precision Fuel & Hydration.\nDave is a keen hiker and counts the Three Peaks Challenge, Tongariro Alpine Crossing and Salcantay Trek in the Andes amongst his achievements.

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Image Credit: Precision Hydration ©

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Do you suffer from cramp when exercising and sweating for long periods?

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  1. Read this blog on why athletes cramp up.
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  2. Take the free online Sweat Test for personalised hydration advice that could help you avoid cramping up at your next event.
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  3. Then, consider sodium preloading before you start by drinking our extra strong electrolyte drink. It contains 1,500mg of sodium per litre (32oz), making it 3x stronger than traditional sports drinks.
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Here's more on the science behind why it's so important to start hydrated with some advice on how to do just that.

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Pick up some 1500s

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