Calf cramps

arson714

It seems whenever I'm working my legs my left calf cramps. It is quite painful and is a common occurrence. I try to give it extra attention stretching prior to the workout to no avail. Does anyone have any suggestions or similar issues? I'm willing to give anything a shot at this point as it's becoming increasingly frustrating trying to work legs.

PinkCoconut

My right calf is notoriously tight and always have to give it a little extra love! Have you tried foam rolling before? You may want to incorporate that into your cool downs and I also found frequent massage helps!

arson714

I will try this. I haven't used a foam pad prior to my workout. Thanks for the suggestion!

erickirb

sometimes cramping can have to do with electrolyte balance, maybe increase potassium consumption

felcandy

I get those in the mornings when i stretch haha.... I drink a bottle of water and it usually helps.

scribb

Try drinking 20 oz of water an nor before working out and have a banana as well. It may help.

Also a nice long cool down would help.

davert123

http://www.medicinenet.com/muscle_cramps/page2.htm

I get them sometimes when swimming. For me the solution is....

1) Keep well hydrated
2) Eat bananas (potassium) before I exercise
3) Have a multivitamin daily.
4) Slowly build up

By doing this I have reduced the frequency by a 70%


If that don't work there are plenty of other things you can try I am sure :-)

davert123

sometimes cramping can have to do with electrolyte balance, maybe increase potassium consumption

^^^Works for me :-)

WhataBroad

http://www.medicinenet.com/muscle_cramps/page2.htm

I get them sometimes when swimming. For me the solution is....

1) Keep well hydrated
2) Eat bananas (potassium) before I exercise
3) Have a multivitamin daily.
4) Slowly build up

By doing this I have reduced the frequency by a 70%


If that don't work there are plenty of other things you can try I am sure :-)

1 and 2 for me as well