Causes of freestyle calf cramps, what to do if you have to swim cramps

Some friends often experience calf muscle cramps when practicing freestyle. Why is this? Which aspect of swimming is incorrect?

　　The correct movement of the legs in freestyle is caused by the thighs. Calf cramps are generally caused by incorrect posture.

　　Care of calf cramps

　　The wrong posture, the calf posture is incorrect, the calf is deliberately used to force, and the knees on the legs should not bend when hitting the legs

　　Individual calcium deficiency, take more vitamin AD in daily life

　　Lass exercise, usually run more to exercise calf muscles.

　　No warm-up exercise, do stretching exercise before going into the water, and have a warm-up swim after going into the water

　　Warming up, don't swim too much. If you feel cramps, stop and slow down first

　　　Carefulness What to do with tendons

　　When cramps occur, if you are in shallow water, you can stand up and push hard, or use your hands to push your toes upwards and massage your calf.

　　In deep water, take a breath first, then knead your calves with your hands in the water, and force your feet upwards to pull the cramped muscles. Persist for a while, so that the contracted muscles will relax, and then go ashore.

　　Of course, it is best to call the lifeguard next to the swimming pool, or friends

　　Suggestions

　　Swimming time should not be too long. When swimming, you must decide the time of each swimming based on your age, physical condition, physical strength, etc.

　　Don't compare speed with others in swimming, otherwise your physical strength will be consumed too much and cramps are also prone to occur.

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