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A muscle cramp occurs when muscle tissue suddenly contracts, creating a sudden spasm of pain. The muscle may stay cramped for several minutes before returning to its normal position. After cramping, the affected muscle may also be sore and tender to the touch.

Muscle cramps are generally caused by over use. Someone who spends long periods of time writing with a pen may experience a cramping sensation in the thumb and first two fingers of the hand. An athlete may get a cramp in a calf muscle after running harder than usual. While physical activity is the primary cause of cramps, dehydration can make the condition worse. Water helps keep muscle tissue supple; when muscle tissue becomes dehydrated, it loses its flexibility and thus is more prone to cramping.

Bodybuilders wishing to increase their muscle growth often turn to numerous types of supplements to achieve their goals. Because of the growing use of steroids in major league sports muscle building supplements are often a subject of controversy but the legal supplements available can be the perfect compliment to any workout. For increased muscle mass, a bodybuilder should consider safe and legal supplements such as protein and amino acids, vitamins and minerals, creatine, and nitric oxide. This article will discuss each type of supplement and describe what it can do for a bodybuilders success.

Having that perfect set of abs is something that most of us aspire to. In a society where there is an ever increasing emphasis on the way we look, there definitely is a shift in people's perception of their own bodies. The images being portrayed by the media seems to set the new standard for what 'beautiful' looks like and if anything, this is a really high standard. One of the most sought after 'items' then seems to be flat and toned abs. For men this has become somewhat of a 'status symbol' while for women it is something to be admired. How then can you get flat abs fast?

Why you do not have "killer abs" or that "6 pack" Abdominal Muscles?