i noticed that after swimming for a while, i experience foot cramps. They are sometimes so painful that i have to stop swimming or just end my workout altogether. is there any way to get rid of them. They are really hindering with my workouts.
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My personal off-the-wall theory is that foot cramps so prevalent in swimming are partly due to the position of the body being horizontal rather than upright. I think that human circulatory sytems are designed to cope with gravity pulling blood downward so it doesn't pool. So we are doing something a little weird.
I've also had my feet go numb and crampy on a semi-recumbant stationary bike.
As far as helpful advice, the usual: water, fruit/bananas, and weather it until you're in better swimming condition.
I've seen a few faked cramps too ... milked to get out of a tough set. :)
My personal off-the-wall theory is that foot cramps so prevalent in swimming are partly due to the position of the body being horizontal rather than upright. I think that human circulatory sytems are designed to cope with gravity pulling blood downward so it doesn't pool. So we are doing something a little weird.
I've also had my feet go numb and crampy on a semi-recumbant stationary bike.
As far as helpful advice, the usual: water, fruit/bananas, and weather it until you're in better swimming condition.
I've seen a few faked cramps too ... milked to get out of a tough set. :)
