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How to Prevent Foot Cramps While Paddleboarding :
Move Your Feet Regularly
• Wiggle your toes, shift your weight, lift one heel at a time.
• Try a gentle foot roll every 10–15 minutes.
Relax Your Stance
• Stay relaxed and avoid gripping the board with your toes.
• Keep knees slightly bent and engage your core for balance instead of relying only on your feet.
Stretch Before and After
• Focus on calves, ankles, arches, and hamstrings.
• A quick stretch can dramatically reduce cramps mid-session.
Hydrate and Fuel Up
• Drink water before and during your session.
• Include foods rich in potassium (bananas), magnesium (nuts/seeds), and sodium (if sweating heavily)
Strengthen and Mobilize Feet
• Do toe scrunches, calf raises, and balance drills off the water.
• Try foot rolling with a lacrosse ball to loosen tight fascia.
Quick Fix If You Cramp on the Board:
• Sit down (or kneel) safely.
• Massage and stretch the cramped area.
• Roll your foot on a water bottle or paddle handle if you don’t have anything else.
