Exercise intensity
Going hand in hand with overuse, exercising too intensely can also lead to leg cramps. This is most likely to be the case when you try and “up your game” and go harder than you are used to. For instance, if you are trying out a new workout routine or are training for a marathon.
According to Dr. Miranda-Comas, “whenever cramps are induced by starting or restarting an exercise, that’s usually an indication of ‘too much, too soon… your muscles don’t act and respond the same when you jog and sprint, for instance, so any increase in workout volume or intensity can trigger cramps.”
