In 2 weeks of regular swimming (2-3x weekly), I've gotten myself to over a half mile already. My speed has increased noticeably. From a tip I already picked up out here, my freestyle form is much more rythmic, and my *** stroke has is starting to take on the early signs of a butterfly.
But I've been having some really nasty cramping issues in my calves. I mean horrific pain and knotting.
What's a good way to combat that? Is it the water temperture that causes it? (the pool I swim in will never be mistaken for a jacuzzi)
Any tips or advice will be greatly appreciated.
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I used to get really bad cramps too. I'm not very good about stretching before swimming. Someone suggested that I take supplements, specifically calcium, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin D. I was getting cramps in the pool, but those have stopped with proper hydration and the supplements. I eat a banana an hour before my swim, and sometimes after my swim too because I don't like to take pills. I definitely noticed the disappearance of those awful cramps after about 3 or 4 weeks of supplementing regularly.
Good luck!
Tina
I used to get really bad cramps too. I'm not very good about stretching before swimming. Someone suggested that I take supplements, specifically calcium, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin D. I was getting cramps in the pool, but those have stopped with proper hydration and the supplements. I eat a banana an hour before my swim, and sometimes after my swim too because I don't like to take pills. I definitely noticed the disappearance of those awful cramps after about 3 or 4 weeks of supplementing regularly.
Good luck!
Tina
