1_T_Submariner
Contributor
I was just wondering about the causes of leg cramps. I commonly get a leg cramp about 30 min into my second dive of the day. After streching it out it goes away and I can continue the dive sometimes for another hour. Water temp below the Thermalcline is 40-50 degrees F depending on time of year. Second dive is usually shallower/warmer 60-80 degrees F.
I have tried the following to prevent them.
1. Hydration - Plenty of water.
2. Potasium - Natural form Banana and Orange juice in the morning before going to dive site.
3. Exercise - Not on Diving days 1 hour of Eliptical trainer Heart rate at target for 45 min. I get about 4-5 workouts in over a 7 day period.
Since switching from a 7mm wetsuit to a drysuit. I havn't experienced the cramp but, I only have 4 dives in it.
Could my wet suit be causing them? or do I just need to get my gym more? Different excersizes?
I have tried the following to prevent them.
1. Hydration - Plenty of water.
2. Potasium - Natural form Banana and Orange juice in the morning before going to dive site.
3. Exercise - Not on Diving days 1 hour of Eliptical trainer Heart rate at target for 45 min. I get about 4-5 workouts in over a 7 day period.
Since switching from a 7mm wetsuit to a drysuit. I havn't experienced the cramp but, I only have 4 dives in it.
Could my wet suit be causing them? or do I just need to get my gym more? Different excersizes?