Thread: Excersise and Cramp

Since I've started swimming and aqua I keep getting cramp in my feet which is so annoying.

Any tips on how I can stop it from happening?
I eat bananas before as I've heard potassium is good for cramp

I get it too at karate. At the end when we bow-out we have to sit with our feet under us and I get it bad sometimes. I used to find I got it at swimming too. I don't know what causes it or how to get rid of it so if anyone knows I would also appreciate the answer!

I drink a litre of diet tonic water daily for night cramps, Lots of people drink it for cramp relief, it does work

I will try that

I've been told a lack of magnesium causes cramps? perhaps try a vitamin.
Bren
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That's useful to know Bren, thanks

water

I drink loads of water but still get the cramp in my feet

Have a read of this
Striper - Masters Swimming

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Well found Steph. What is Charlie Horse?

Originally Posted by Taz

What is Charlie Horse?

Hi Taz, a Charlie Horse is the term for leg cramps usually quadraceps .....god knows why though???

Ha ha I'm glad someone knows!