Josie:) Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Hi, I just started ballet again after a 2 week break. During class last night,my calves were cramping up a lot. I have been having this problem for the past 3 months but not as severe. Are there any excercises I can do to prevent my calves from cramping so much? Link to comment
Administrators Victoria Leigh Posted January 8, 2014 Administrators Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Josie, do you stretch them really well before class, and maybe several other times a day? It's not unusual for them to cramp after a break, but it should not happen on a regular basis unless you are doing something incorrectly. Do you put your heels down when you jump and relevé? Any chance you are rolling in? Gripping or curling your toes? Link to comment
Josie:) Posted January 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 I get to class early and stretch at the bar and try to get some stretches in after. It usually happens when I balance on passé. Link to comment
Administrators Victoria Leigh Posted January 12, 2014 Administrators Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 Sounds like you are gripping, and probably need to check that your alignment is correct in that position, whether it is at the barre or in the center. But so be sure to do calf stretches frequently, and always before class. Link to comment
Josie:) Posted January 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Ok,thanks! Link to comment
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