The sales tax on memberships means at least $10 million a year to the state. ``It's an unfair tax on exercising,'' Metz said. ``If you exercise at a private health club, you have to pay the tax. If you exercise at the YMCA or hospital health club,'' you don't.
Vitamin E. A deficiency of this vitamin can lead to leg cramps that occur while you are standing or walking. Vitamin E improves circulation. It also acts as an antioxidant, preventing the oxidation of lipids, as well as LDL cholesterol, which helps to keep the circulatory system healthy.
1 Nuts such as almonds and foods like tofu and sardines are rich in calcium as well. 2  Research indicates that magnesium-rich foods can also prevent leg cramps. 3  Add green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale along with wheat germ and pumpkin seeds to increase your magnesium levels.