Maybe it's the cold water, and blood gets shunted away from the extremities. But I have been getting toe cramps when I first start warming up.
By the end of the first main set, the lower calves get involved--twitching and borderline charlie horsing around.
Sometimes, if I am racing a teammate in different sets, I have to kick with my feet at right angles to my lower legs to keep the cramps from seizing me up completely.
Any tips for cramp prevention? forums.usms.org/.../banana.gif
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Oh, please don't suggest eating more bananas unless this really does work.
Any tips for cramp prevention? ... Oh, please don't suggest eating more bananas unless this really does work.
Jim -
Drink more clear, non-caffinated liquids. (Water is excellent!) As silly as this sounds, swimming (especially in winter) is alot more dehydrating than people think. Not only are you sweating, but you are doing alot of air exchange with the lungs in a dry season.
If I am not up on my water intake, I will definately cramp up, especially in speed sets.
Any tips for cramp prevention? ... Oh, please don't suggest eating more bananas unless this really does work.
Jim -
Drink more clear, non-caffinated liquids. (Water is excellent!) As silly as this sounds, swimming (especially in winter) is alot more dehydrating than people think. Not only are you sweating, but you are doing alot of air exchange with the lungs in a dry season.
If I am not up on my water intake, I will definately cramp up, especially in speed sets.
