I'm in my early 70's and have been swimming since childhood. This year, for the first time ever, my legs have been cramping during workouts, usually after about a mile. I use fins. I imagine this is related to the aging process but maybe there are other factors. Any thoughts or suggestions?
so at the 300 of a 1650, stop and take a swig?
proper hydration in the weeks/days/hours leading up along with proper training prevents them.
jumping in and doing a massive leg workout will get you cramps every time...whether in swimming or running or biking...it doesnt
matter what muscle group it is.
My wife did stop and take a swig when she got leg cramps in the 10K postal swim. It worked. She finished 3rd in the nation.
so at the 300 of a 1650, stop and take a swig?
proper hydration in the weeks/days/hours leading up along with proper training prevents them.
jumping in and doing a massive leg workout will get you cramps every time...whether in swimming or running or biking...it doesnt
matter what muscle group it is.
My wife did stop and take a swig when she got leg cramps in the 10K postal swim. It worked. She finished 3rd in the nation.
