Strength & Conditioning

[70Chip]

I have a somewhat related question regarding cramping. When a player gets cramps they give him an IV bag. So, why not just give all the players IV bags before every game? Is there some reason this would be a bad idea? Just wondering.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by 70Chip

I have a somewhat related question regarding cramping. When a player gets cramps they give him an IV bag. So, why not just give all the players IV bags before every game? Is there some reason this would be a bad idea? Just wondering.

Sounds a bit extreme. You don't want to over-hydrate either.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by 70Chip

I have a somewhat related question regarding cramping. When a player gets cramps they give him an IV bag. So, why not just give all the players IV bags before every game? Is there some reason this would be a bad idea? Just wondering.

We could do that. Expect the cost to be reflected in ticket prices.

[chrisl4064]

Originally Posted by 70Chip

I have a somewhat related question regarding cramping. When a player gets cramps they give him an IV bag. So, why not just give all the players IV bags before every game? Is there some reason this would be a bad idea? Just wondering.

That would be fine except now guys wouldnt hydrate at all the night prior, instead they would just rely on the IV. Just bad habit forming procedure imo. Its really not hard to keep yourself hydrated. and as an athlete it should be second nature. Cramping is inexcusable to me in the NFL.