Today I got terrible cramps on my feet soon after started, and had to quit after less than 15 min. When you get a cramp in the middle of practice and it doesn't recover promptly, do you just get out of the pool or continue?
I use both of what Alison and Jin said:
1. stretch prior to workout
2. if a cramp happens, stretch and massage it
... but I never get out, once I have the cramp under relative control, I will continue to swim, using an exagerated kick with alot of flipper-like motion until the muscle loosens up. Then it's back at it!
If I get out, the muscle will be sore alot longer.
I use both of what Alison and Jin said:
1. stretch prior to workout
2. if a cramp happens, stretch and massage it
... but I never get out, once I have the cramp under relative control, I will continue to swim, using an exagerated kick with alot of flipper-like motion until the muscle loosens up. Then it's back at it!
If I get out, the muscle will be sore alot longer.
