I have two questions that are entirely unrelated, but thought it would be easier to make one thread instead of two. :D
1. For about the past two weeks or so after I have swam I have been getting really bad stomach cramps. It feels like a combination of a stomach ache, burn from a good workout, and an actual muscle cramp. I started eating a banana everyday, and I drink a lot of water (about 1 and a half liters a day...almost all of which is after my workout), and that seemed to help, but now it's back. Any ideas about how to keep the cramps at bay?
2. How do I find out about Masters swim clinics? I was on the USA Swimming site the other day and they had a listing of clinics coming up. Where can I find something like that for Masters?
Thanks in advance for all your help to either question!!!
~Kyra
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Originally posted by Seagurl51
I drink a lot of water (about 1 and a half liters a day...almost all of which is after my workout), and that seemed to help, but now it's back. Any ideas about how to keep the cramps at bay?
Not only should you be well-hydrated before your workout, but it also might help if you drink water during your workout. I used to have problems with stomach cramps as a swimmer in high school. I thought for sure it was related to what I ate before swimming, but I actually wasn't taking in enough water during practice. The cramps went away when I brought my water bottle to practice.
Originally posted by Seagurl51
I drink a lot of water (about 1 and a half liters a day...almost all of which is after my workout), and that seemed to help, but now it's back. Any ideas about how to keep the cramps at bay?
Not only should you be well-hydrated before your workout, but it also might help if you drink water during your workout. I used to have problems with stomach cramps as a swimmer in high school. I thought for sure it was related to what I ate before swimming, but I actually wasn't taking in enough water during practice. The cramps went away when I brought my water bottle to practice.
