I suspect this has been discussed before. How does one avoid hamstring and quadriceps muscle leg cramps during workouts? I get them about 2200 yds into it. Once they resolve I start in again but then I have to switch to pull only. And that's ok for another few 100 but as soon as I push of the wall they set in again. It's worse if I do any kick sets earlier in the workout. Gatorade does not help prevent them. Any advise?
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Possibly potassium or magnesium shortfall. Eat bananas for potassium and fish for Mg.
When I feel cramps coming on, it is usually because I've been pushing off the wall too vigorously. OTOH, if you are training for a short course distance, that's also a huge factor in you overall time.
Hard to say what might help.
Possibly potassium or magnesium shortfall. Eat bananas for potassium and fish for Mg.
When I feel cramps coming on, it is usually because I've been pushing off the wall too vigorously. OTOH, if you are training for a short course distance, that's also a huge factor in you overall time.
Hard to say what might help.
