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ricmines

Is it normal to throw up on leg day?

KarenJanine

Maxing out one's heart rate can cause nausea or vomiting, but it's not a normal part of leg day for most.

Azexas

I wouldn't think it would be normal per say. I don't think you should expect to throw up every leg day. It sounds like maybe you pushed yourself too hard and your body reacted. Did you eat before lifting?

ew_david

I've come close on a couple occasions.

chivalryder

If you are vomiting, you are pushing yourself too hard. Take a step back and re-evaluate.

FitnessTim

It's more common than you would think and it is good sign you gave it your all. I've come close a few times and I've known others who have. It happens.

Personally, I have nothing to prove to anyone so I try to avoid going that far. Others may have more extreme attitudes toward training and from what I've learned that's okay.

coreyreichle

It's not "normal", however, it happens frequently.

When I was in the army, PT'ing someone until they puked was a form of punishment. We didn't do that during normal PT.

Joannesmith2818

I feel nauseous but have never actually vomited!

LKArgh

If it happened just once, then next time try to remember the early signs and not push yourself to that extreme. If it happens everytime you have leg day, then either something is really wrong with your routine/weight/reps or you need to talk to a dr.

sijomial

OP - You are pregnant.
Congrats!

EvgeniZyntx

Congrats!
Who is the father?

alyhuggan

I have a few times, usually when I push myself past the limit

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mbaker566

is it normal? no
does it happen? yes
PT in ROTC, I barfed, but that was rather expected and I wasn't alone (just did rotc, never joined)

ricmines

I'm pushing myself too hard, or i'm pregnant either one is hood news. I'll try reevaluation dome things thanx guys!

ricmines

gotta love auto correct

AllanMisner

ricmines wrote: »

Is it normal to throw up on leg day?

Happens to me all the time. An intense session can cause many short-term physiological reactions. On heavy lifts (especially leg press), I’ll get swimmers in my eyes. I’ve emptied my bowels during a competitive 2 mile race. And, nausea is a normal part of any tough crossfit WODs when I’m often looking for a chalk bucket afterward, just in case.

chivalryder

A good, but long read, on the subject:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4027831/

Summary:

Nausea and vomiting are relatively frequent GI symptoms in athletes, especially those performing endurance sport disciplines. In the majority of the cases they are particular physiological reactions to strenuous exercise and might be alleviated by proper hydration. However, there are cases of persistent nausea and vomiting caused by somatic diseases which sometimes demand expanded diagnostics and treatment.

DopeItUp

On Tuesday I put a trash bucket inside the squat rack because I was sure I was going to puke. I ended up cutting my workout 2 sets short luckily so it didn't happen, but I'm sure it would have if I had continued.

JoRocka

as someone said- is it "normal" it's a normal reaction to over exertion yes.

But you probably should take a step back and re-evaluate. there isn't any reason anyone should be training that hard. I did in college- I did in high school and occasionally I've hit that (usually with running sessions) now as an adult- but I never make it a point to- and I try hard not to- but. it happens. yes.

senecarr

ricmines wrote: »

Is it normal to throw up on leg day?

Cool, too many people throw up thinking about leg day, and skip it.

senecarr

I though the usual leg day problem was more:

ricmines

GreAt stuff guys.Great stuff.