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Calf cramps

arson714
arson714 Posts: 117 Member
edited February 7 in Fitness and Exercise
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.

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  • PinkCoconut
    PinkCoconut Posts: 655 Member
    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
    arson714 Posts: 117 Member
    I will try this. I haven't used a foam pad prior to my workout. Thanks for the suggestion!
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    sometimes cramping can have to do with electrolyte balance, maybe increase potassium consumption
  • felcandy
    felcandy Posts: 228 Member
    I get those in the mornings when i stretch haha.... I drink a bottle of water and it usually helps.
  • scribb
    scribb Posts: 3,659 Member
    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
    davert123 Posts: 1,568 Member
    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
    davert123 Posts: 1,568 Member
    sometimes cramping can have to do with electrolyte balance, maybe increase potassium consumption

    ^^^Works for me :-)
  • WhataBroad
    WhataBroad Posts: 1,091 Member
    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 =)
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