Back in the pool about a month now, just bumped up my yardage in workouts. Now getting leg cramps (foot, calf, sometimes thigh) at about 2k yds.
I know I need to step up my hydration.
I also should be doing more stretching, but my stretching routine hasn't been designed for swimming. Can anyone recommend good stretches to work into my routine that will help prevent cramping?
Thanks -Sb
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Update: I've been using some stretches from Complete Conditioning for Swimming post-workout, and rarely have problems now. For the leg portion, I do the quad, hamstring, calf, ankle, and hip flexor stretches. Plus I try not to tense up my foot unnecessarily.
Update: I've been using some stretches from Complete Conditioning for Swimming post-workout, and rarely have problems now. For the leg portion, I do the quad, hamstring, calf, ankle, and hip flexor stretches. Plus I try not to tense up my foot unnecessarily.
