I just started swimming again after a 7 year hiatus and it seems that after I swim about a 1000 meters, I get calf cramps, usually in both calves. I rarely, if ever, had them when I swam competitively so this is a new experience to me. It doesn't matter which leg - usually both cramp up. And it's not like they last a few seconds. I can usually stretch them out enough to continue my workout, but my calves are then stiff and tight for a day or two afterwards.
Any ideas on how to avoid them? I've tried stretching them before swimming, but it doesn't seem to help.
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So it sounds like there are a lot of options! I just want to cast another vote for calf presses, stretching, hydration, salt, and maybe cal-mag supplements. Although I tried bananas galore, too, there never was associated a reduction in calf cramps. I guess different remedies/preventives work for different people.
So it sounds like there are a lot of options! I just want to cast another vote for calf presses, stretching, hydration, salt, and maybe cal-mag supplements. Although I tried bananas galore, too, there never was associated a reduction in calf cramps. I guess different remedies/preventives work for different people.
