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.
Which would suggest just drinking water during a workout may not be enough. Personally, I like to drink diluted sports drink during workouts. I don't feel like I need the full strength stuff, but I do think the electrolyte replacement is a good reason to drink something more than water.
I agree. For shorter workouts I drink plain water if I drink anything. For longer sessions I like non-sugary electrolyte drinks (e.g., Hammer Fizz, nuun).
Which would suggest just drinking water during a workout may not be enough. Personally, I like to drink diluted sports drink during workouts. I don't feel like I need the full strength stuff, but I do think the electrolyte replacement is a good reason to drink something more than water.
I agree. For shorter workouts I drink plain water if I drink anything. For longer sessions I like non-sugary electrolyte drinks (e.g., Hammer Fizz, nuun).
