Avoiding Foot Cramp When Swimming Foot cramps are a common annoyance in swimming. They usually show up after a strong freestyle kick or push-off and feel like a sharp spasm through the sole of your foot. Stretching can help, but once it hits, continuing the session is tough. It’s not just a pool problem either - open water swimmers and triathletes deal with it as well. Prevention 1. Hydration and Nutrition Make sure you’re not only drinking enough water but also getting electrolytes. Eat properl
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Avoiding Foot Cramp When Swimming Foot cramps are a common annoyance in swimming. They usually show up after a strong freestyle kick or push-off and feel like a sharp spasm through the sole of your foot. Stretching can help, but once it hits, continuing the session is tough. It’s not just a pool problem either - open water swimmers and triathletes deal with it as well. Prevention 1. Hydration and Nutrition Make sure you’re not only drinking enough water but also getting electrolytes. Eat properl
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