I have been having an issue with my left calf cramping and twitching after I do higher impact exercises. After I did Intensity had a charlie horse trying to take hold but I would stretch and that helps but then it will twitch. This went on for a few days. If I stay with low impact it does not happen. I love to do higher impact a few days a week, but with this cramping going on it makes it not fun. Any suggestions would be great to help with this. Running really does me in, so therefor I do not run anymore. But I love the Intensity and Imax's and do not want to give them up. Help!!!
Calf Cramps
- Thread starter sarahbl
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hriacobacci
Cathlete
I've found that I get cramps when I am not hydrated enough.
RapidBreath
Cathlete
You need some potassium, its easy to get in bananas or to use Morton's Salt Substitute, its sold next to the regular salt, just sprinkle it on your food with your regular table salt and it will help a lot in preventing/treating those cramps. This is a common problem with runners if they don't have enough salts in their diet.
Traildoggie
Cathlete
I have problems with one foot jumping if done multiple times. most jumps can be modified into two footed landings and that eliminated the cramp issue for me.
Cathe Friedrich
Administrator
Yes, dehydration and low potassium levels can be a reason for cramping. Here is a quick list of some foods that have a lot of potassium:
Baked potato w/skin (925mg)
Avacado ..1/2 cup (585mg)
Yogurt...plain 8 ounces...(575mg)
Beans (lentil, black, lima, pinto or lima) (up to 485mg)
Spinach (450mg)
Orange Juice (8ounces) (475mg)
Winter squash (1/2) cup (450mg)
Artichoke (i med) (425mg)
Banana (i med) 420
Skim milk 8 oz (410)
Hope this helps.
Baked potato w/skin (925mg)
Avacado ..1/2 cup (585mg)
Yogurt...plain 8 ounces...(575mg)
Beans (lentil, black, lima, pinto or lima) (up to 485mg)
Spinach (450mg)
Orange Juice (8ounces) (475mg)
Winter squash (1/2) cup (450mg)
Artichoke (i med) (425mg)
Banana (i med) 420
Skim milk 8 oz (410)
Hope this helps.