In the last year I have been getting incredible calf cramps or spasms about 1000 - 1500 m into my workouts. My typical workout is 2500m, 3x per week. Usually the cramps are instantaneous, for example when I push off the wall. I also notice i get them with fly more than any other stroke. Sometimes they are so bad I have to get out of the pool, and I can't walk. To help the situation, I have been stretching, both during the day and after my swim warmup; drinking water during practice; and eating a banana before practice.
I am a pretty fit person; I have been swimming most of my life
Anyone else had this issue? Any advice you could give would be really appreciated.
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I struggle with cramps off and on during workouts. I notice I get them after working out (legs) sometime before swimming (whether it's days, hours, etc), or over-exerting without proper nutrition.
www.sportsmd.com/.../369.aspx
This sites states there are two possible causes of muscle cramping. The first category of exercise associated muscle cramps is related to skeletal muscle overload and fatigue. The second type of cramping is caused byexcessive sweat losses associated with a decreased level of electrolytes (specifically sodium).
I found that link to be informative. Good luck.
I struggle with cramps off and on during workouts. I notice I get them after working out (legs) sometime before swimming (whether it's days, hours, etc), or over-exerting without proper nutrition.
www.sportsmd.com/.../369.aspx
This sites states there are two possible causes of muscle cramping. The first category of exercise associated muscle cramps is related to skeletal muscle overload and fatigue. The second type of cramping is caused byexcessive sweat losses associated with a decreased level of electrolytes (specifically sodium).
I found that link to be informative. Good luck.
