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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Make sure you aren't purposely pointing your toes when you swim. Keep the foot loose and floppy.
In addition to all the other advice listed above, try massaging your calf muscles over a tennis ball a few times a week. Sit on the floor, put the ball under the meatiest part of the calf, and roll your leg around it. Hurts like h***, but really gets the knots out.
Good advice. This also works well for back spasms too, and it does hurt.
Make sure you aren't purposely pointing your toes when you swim. Keep the foot loose and floppy.
In addition to all the other advice listed above, try massaging your calf muscles over a tennis ball a few times a week. Sit on the floor, put the ball under the meatiest part of the calf, and roll your leg around it. Hurts like h***, but really gets the knots out.
Good advice. This also works well for back spasms too, and it does hurt.
