Solutions to prevent dizziness and leg cramps during swimming, page 4/5

Skillful prevention of swimming leg cramps

Leg cramps are a common phenomenon when swimming. Once an attack occurs, not only is it unbearable to have pain, but it is also inactive. If rescue is not provided in time, drowning accidents often occur. Therefore, when swimming, you should pay attention to: food preparation must not be missing:

First, the body's calories should be increased to adapt to the stimulation of cold water during swimming. You can eat some meat, eggs, protein, and you should also eat some sweets appropriately.
The second is to increase sodium, calcium and phosphorus supplements. These elements play a very important role in increasing the excitability of nerves and muscles. People who sweat a lot in summer and cramps should also pay attention to supplementing light salt water and vitamin B1. At the same time, swimming time should not be too long, and swimming should not be done when you are tired or hungry.

Preparation activities should be sufficient: first shower with cold water or pat the body and limbs with cold water, and appropriate massages can be performed on areas that are prone to cramps. If you can insist on a cold water bath, you can improve your body's ability to adapt to cold water stimulation, thereby effectively avoiding leg cramps during swimming.

Don’t panic when cramps occur: When calves are cramped in swimming, keep calm. Panic will choke on water and make the cramps worse. Take a deep breath first, dive your head into the water, make your back float onto the water, grab your toes with both hands, pull it in the direction of yourself, and stretch your legs with force. If it doesn't work once, you can repeat it several times and the muscles will slowly relax and return to their original state. After getting ashore, dry your body in time, pay attention to keeping warm, and give appropriate massage to areas that still feel pain to further relieve it.