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"Why do I always get a cramp in my side when I do aerobic activity?" (Buff).(Brief Article)
Stitches occur when you exert yourself too much during a cardio workout, when you are dehydrated or have an electrolyte imbalance (an imbalance between
potassium and sodium in the body), and when you don't wait long enough after a meal to exercise, says Liz Neporent, director of special projects at Plus One Fitness and coauthor of Weight Training for Dummies. ...
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