Calves cramping like crazy when training

[Dzone]

Gosh dang it. I hate this. I was jumping rope a couple days ago and my calf cramped like there is no tomorrow. Now it keeps cramping up. I dont think I am dehydrated and thought my electrolytes were good but I think I am going to get a potassium supp and see if it helps. Anyone else have any good remedies for this? Pickle juice? lol

[Crowley]

Re: Calves cramping like crazy when training

You nailed it with Potassium Dzone.

[BABY1]

Re: Calves cramping like crazy when training

Gosh dang it. I hate this. I was jumping rope a couple days ago and my calf cramped like there is no tomorrow. Now it keeps cramping up. I dont think I am dehydrated and thought my electrolytes were good but I think I am going to get a potassium supp and see if it helps. Anyone else have any good remedies for this? Pickle juice? lol

Dehydration may be the cause, but I am guessing that because this is a new thing for you, you are putting extra stress on your calves then they are used to. Keep hydrating stretch or roll out calves after, and hopefully as you become accustomed to this it will subside. Many people new to running experience this and shin splints and can also be caused from the shoes worn.

Guns recommended " linements" for me, following my workouts, and there are several kinds.

I would bet that it is more than electrolytes that is the issue.

Notice if when you jump rope you are mostly landing in the ball of your foot( This gives major calve activation). I think it is what most people do when they jump rope.

[zedhed]

Re: Calves cramping like crazy when training

Foam roll it baby! Before and after and in-between too. Get a good quality HARD foam roller and have at it. Enjoy the pain bro.

[MOUNTAIN-MAN]

Re: Calves cramping like crazy when training

Gosh dang it. I hate this. I was jumping rope a couple days ago and my calf cramped like there is no tomorrow. Now it keeps cramping up. I dont think I am dehydrated and thought my electrolytes were good but I think I am going to get a potassium supp and see if it helps. Anyone else have any good remedies for this? Pickle juice? lol

Pickle juice it works my legs cramp bad at night i drink half cup and two ibu and 30 min later all is good