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assante74 Posts: 185 Joined: 2001/10/19	2004/02/16, 12:48 PM Why do people get lightheaded when they work out? Is this Bad or you are doing a good job by working out hard?
Speeder Posts: 226 Joined: 2003/03/14	2004/02/16, 01:01 PM Well when I get light headed its generally due to a lack of Carbs that day. If I skipped a meal or something I can get light headed when doing cardio. But generally I do not. Other reason I would think (I'm not 100% positive here) would be bad blood Circulation. Perhaps your head isn't getting enough..??
fsdsk Posts: 959 Joined: 2003/11/30	2004/02/16, 02:23 PM Watch your breathing... -------------- There is no substitute for hard work
I_Am-aZon Posts: 893 Joined: 2003/02/18	2004/02/16, 02:47 PM Lightheadedness can also be caused by low blood pressure. I have it and sometimes get lightheaded just getting up a little too quickly. And I agree - watch your breathing - some people tend to hold their breath sometimes when working out.
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2004/02/16, 02:51 PM I get light headed if i'm lifting somthing heavy( deadlifts or squats) sometimes this can happen as easly as standing up to fast, and yes of coarse like the others said by holding your breath. As long as its not a constant thing I think your ok, but if it have 5 or more times during an hour might want to go see a doc. -------------- ---andrew.......adversity causes some to break, but others to break records! LEAVE YOUR EGO AT THE DOOR!!
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2004/02/16, 02:51 PM I get light headed if i'm lifting somthing heavy( deadlifts or squats) sometimes this can happen as easly as standing up to fast, and yes of coarse like the others said by holding your breath. As long as its not a constant thing I think your ok, but if it have 5 or more times during an hour might want to go see a doc. -------------- ---andrew.......adversity causes some to break, but others to break records! LEAVE YOUR EGO AT THE DOOR!!
dhurt55 Posts: 93 Joined: 2004/01/02	2004/02/17, 04:40 PM Usually I get lightheaded when I dont breath right...and sometimes when I go real heavy on deadlifts or squats...but I think that its just from the massive strain.... -------------- "Without Pains, there come no Gains" -Benjamin Franklin
cbock Posts: 8 Joined: 2004/01/17	2004/02/17, 06:47 PM i've also learned that lightheadedness can be caused by lack of fluids, or too low of a blood sugar. It it isn't excessive but becomes annoying try drinking a sports drink (gatorade, powerade etc.)