Are you one of the many people who suffer from dizzy spells
or light headedness during exercise? Many people seem to
suffer from dizzy spells either during exercise or
afterwards. If you are one of these people then check the
list below to see where you may be going wrong:
1. Running on empty - if you exercise in the morning after
maybe 10 hours since your last meal then your body is low
on many of the nutrients and energy required to get you
through your workout. If your carbohydrate stores
(glycogen) levels are low then your body will use your
muscles and fat for energy and this can be a strain on your
system. Consider eating muesli, fruit, porridge - 1 hour
before exercise.
2. Lack of fluids - our body’s natural equilibrium of
water is very crucial - as you perspire you lose water and
this can tip you over the edge. Drink water before, during
and after exercise but don’t overindulge.
3. Low blood pressure - fast movements from standing to
lying can cause dizziness in people suffering from low
blood pressure. Take your time between transitions or
better still perform all your standing exercise and then
all your floor exercises.
4. Blood pooling - after heavy leg exercises (squats,
deadlifts) blood rushes to your legs in order to fuel your
muscles. Ensure you take time to recover after these
exercise and give the blood chance to recirculate.
Don’t sit down, moving around on your feet will help
you return back to normal quicker.
5. Anaemia (iron deficiency) - because you have a lack of
red blood cells you have less carriers for your oxygen and
so can make it harder when exerted to return oxygen back to
your brain.
6. Correct breathing - starving your body of oxygen by
shallow breathing or holding your breath during exercise is
a definate no no. Concentrate on your breathing and this
will not only get you through your exercise session but can
improve your lung capacity and control your heart rate too.
7. Too much too soon - if you have been away from exercise
for sometime or are trying something new then the shock to
your body can cause spells of dizziness. Remember to take
things easy and be progressive. Rome wasn’t built in
a day!
If after following this advice or you still feel concerned
about your dizzy spells then consult you local GP.
Don’t let dizziness spoil your workouts!!
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Greg is a health and fitness professional based in
Hampstead, North London. He achieves fantastic results for
his clients by using his indepth knowledge and the most up
to date techniques.
http://www.gbpersonaltraining.com
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