Dizzy While Training

[Katileena]

I have been out of training for 3 months, but still excersing. I began training again last week and the 2 classes I did take I was having quite bad dizzy spells as well as shortness of breath. I actually felt like I lost my hearing for a few moments.

I did start a new medication in the last month... But Dr. says it shouldent do that to me.

Has anyoen else experienced anything like this?

[Zaine]

Generally those are signs of over-exertion stemming from either just working your body to it's limit or dehydration. Some medications do have side effects brought on by exercise but you have already asked your Doctor and if he gave you the thumbs up it probably isn't that. This could also stem from your nutritional habits. If you're not eating properly (i.e. not enough for your body to function healthy) this could also be the problem. I would suggest packing a granola or protein bar when you go to class, maybe consuming one beforehand and just be vigilant about staying hydrated.

If you are demanding too much physically maybe ease yourself back in a little slower into the groove of things. When we start a new exercise, regardless of whether or not we have done it in the past, our bodies have to get back into the groove of things before being okay with the kind of exertion that the exercise demands. It is possible that your body is just getting re-acclimated with this type of physical training.

[Harkon72]

These can be signs of not breathing properly; remember to kime on an outbreath with every technique, to relax and not to hold your breath.

[kensei]

Okay gang, it could be nutrition, it could be dehydration, it could be over exertion...and I really hope it is as simple as that....but we are not doctors and we dont have access to you and your tests.

The truth is it could be a heart issue, blood pressure issue, tumor (hate saying that one for sure), innner ear issues it could be that your favorite smoothy before working out is made by a guy that also handles raw fish and you got sick from that...we dont know.

What I do know is that you should talk to your doctor, monitor your self in class and also let your instructor and perhaps family if they train with you know that you are going through this stuff so they can all keep an eye on you.

But first and foremost, dont be shy about taking a break during training to get your feet back under you and GET THEE TO A DOCTOR to get checked out.

One of my seniors was having fits becuase he would get vertigo when he trained. He left it a short while but then it happened when he walked up stairs or exerted himself in any way. He went in and an ultrasound found a aneurysm that could have killed him. He had a mesh graft put in and was fine.

Moral of the story.....when you feel less than 100% you go to your doctor first!!!!

[DWx]

Okay gang, it could be nutrition, it could be dehydration, it could be over exertion...and I really hope it is as simple as that....but we are not doctors and we dont have access to you and your tests.

The truth is it could be a heart issue, blood pressure issue, tumor (hate saying that one for sure), innner ear issues it could be that your favorite smoothy before working out is made by a guy that also handles raw fish and you got sick from that...we dont know.

What I do know is that you should talk to your doctor, monitor your self in class and also let your instructor and perhaps family if they train with you know that you are going through this stuff so they can all keep an eye on you.

But first and foremost, dont be shy about taking a break during training to get your feet back under you and GET THEE TO A DOCTOR to get checked out.

One of my seniors was having fits becuase he would get vertigo when he trained. He left it a short while but then it happened when he walked up stairs or exerted himself in any way. He went in and an ultrasound found a aneurysm that could have killed him. He had a mesh graft put in and was fine.

Moral of the story.....when you feel less than 100% you go to your doctor first!!!!

This is great advice. Could be a whole load of reasons so best to get your doc to check you out. As a general rule though, stay hydrated, keep your sugar levels up and make sure you breathe and relax.