Painful, involuntary muscle spasms that usually occur during heavy exercise in hot environments. The spasms may be more intense and more prolonged than typical nighttime leg cramps.
Muscles most often affected include those of your calves, arms, abdominal wall and back, although heat cramps may involve any muscle group involved in exercise.
Plan of Action:
If you suspect heat cramps
Rest briefly and cool down
Drink clear juice or an electrolyte-containing sports drink
Practice gentle, range-of-motion stretching and gentle massage of the affected muscle group
Don't resume strenuous activity for several hours or longer after heat cramps go away
Call your doctor if your cramps don't go away within one hour or so
