Working out

jstyles49

I was at the gym for the first time in over a year. I was there for about 35 minutes and felt lightheaded and passed out for a bit. I ate two boiled eggs and a light english muffin before going to the gym. Is that not a sufficient meal if I plan to lift weights and use excercise bike?

vismal

jstyles49 wrote: »

I was at the gym for the first time in over a year. I was there for about 35 minutes and felt lightheaded and passed out for a bit. I ate two boiled eggs and a light english muffin before going to the gym. Is that not a sufficient meal if I plan to lift weights and use excercise bike?

That breakfast seems fine for a preworkout meal. Did you overexert yourself? Passing out isn't really a normal thing. If you went to hard to fast, that could explain it, but if it continues I'd certainly get it checked out.

Liftng4Lis

Perhaps you should have a physical prior to beginning a new exercise program.

Kalikel

It's a fine meal if you're eating enough all the time.

I'd see the doctor about the passing out and I wouldn't work out again until I did.

Capt_Apollo

35 minutes doing what? and yeah, it sounds like a fine meal, although maybe a little light on the carbs. i like some more carbs before an early workout, like a full piece of regular whole wheat toast and peanut butter, and a cup of coffee.

but it doesn't matter if you didn't eat a lot the day before.

FoxyLifter

You might want to see a doctor.

Were you well hydrated?

stevesample76

Definitely not going to find the answer here. You need to consult a physician and make sure you are physically well enough to start working out and you may meet with a trainer to get a proper starting point for your training.

Capt_Apollo

A friend of mine died from an undiagnosed heart condition. Estimates suggest that 3.7 million Americans have an undiagnosed heart condition. Heart conditions can affect everyone, regardless of age, gender or physical fitness, and can get better or worse as we age.

Kalikel

Capt_Apollo wrote: »

A friend of mine died from an undiagnosed heart condition. Estimates suggest that 3.7 million Americans have an undiagnosed heart condition. Heart conditions can affect everyone, regardless of age, gender or physical fitness, and can get better or worse as we age.

One of many reasons that people should see their doctor when beginning a weight loss journey, exercise program...and just for regular physicals.

People die all the time of things that could've been helped if they'd had their check-ups/physicals. (Which isn't to say that your friend would or wouldn't have been helped.)

Just a Heads Up there.

jstyles49

Yes, i previously had a heart murmur, but I was very active prior to my broken ankle. I played basketball at a high level two to three days a week. I believe I exerted myself too much. I was used a few machines and did four sets with 15 reps... Its way too much for a first day back. I will stick with the bike only for now.