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ricmines
ricmines Posts: 26 Member
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Is it normal to throw up on leg day?
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  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
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    Maxing out one's heart rate can cause nausea or vomiting, but it's not a normal part of leg day for most.
  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
    edited May 2015
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    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
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
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    I've come close on a couple occasions.
  • chivalryder
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
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    If you are vomiting, you are pushing yourself too hard. Take a step back and re-evaluate.
  • FitnessTim
    FitnessTim Posts: 234 Member
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    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
    coreyreichle Posts: 1,031 Member
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    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
    Joannesmith2818 Posts: 438 Member
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    I feel nauseous but have never actually vomited!
  • LKArgh
    LKArgh Posts: 5,179 Member
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    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
    sijomial Posts: 19,811 Member
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    OP - You are pregnant.
    Congrats!
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
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    Congrats!
    Who is the father?
  • alyhuggan
    alyhuggan Posts: 717 Member
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    I have a few times, usually when I push myself past the limit
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    edited May 2015
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    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
    ricmines Posts: 26 Member
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    I'm pushing myself too hard, or i'm pregnant either one is hood news. I'll try reevaluation dome things thanx guys!
  • ricmines
    ricmines Posts: 26 Member
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    gotta love auto correct
  • AllanMisner
    AllanMisner Posts: 4,140 Member
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    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
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
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    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
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
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    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
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
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    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
    senecarr Posts: 5,377 Member
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    ricmines wrote: »
    Is it normal to throw up on leg day?
    Cool, too many people throw up thinking about leg day, and skip it.

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