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Couch to 5k - will i be able for it?

CharleneExtreme
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Really want to do C25K but im always getting headaches and vomiting after workouts.
I'm able for Leslie Sansone's walking workouts, though the workout with the 2 minute jogs left me with a headache afterwards (not during workout).
I'm usually alright after doing Zumba DVD's but got headache n threw up after the classes, and Davina McCalls DVD's gave me a headache and made me throw up afterwards...
The strictly come dancing workout dvd is easy for me.
As for the gym, I'm okay on a treadmill though i usually just walk, but did a cross trainer recently and was down with a headache for the day!
Used to be in educogym and that was fine though... (educogyms all core/resistance not cardio)
Does anyone think i'd be able for c25k? Or should i give it a miss? (i have never ran before)
I'm able for Leslie Sansone's walking workouts, though the workout with the 2 minute jogs left me with a headache afterwards (not during workout).
I'm usually alright after doing Zumba DVD's but got headache n threw up after the classes, and Davina McCalls DVD's gave me a headache and made me throw up afterwards...
The strictly come dancing workout dvd is easy for me.
As for the gym, I'm okay on a treadmill though i usually just walk, but did a cross trainer recently and was down with a headache for the day!
Used to be in educogym and that was fine though... (educogyms all core/resistance not cardio)
Does anyone think i'd be able for c25k? Or should i give it a miss? (i have never ran before)
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I feel alot like that when my blood sugar is low, are you getting enough sugar and proteing(to maintain blood sugar) before you run? I'm not a runner(obviously) but that would be my educated guess.0
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Really want to do C25K but im always getting headaches and vomiting after workouts.
I'm able for Leslie Sansone's walking workouts, though the workout with the 2 minute jogs left me with a headache afterwards (not during workout).
I'm usually alright after doing Zumba DVD's but got headache n threw up after the classes, and Davina McCalls DVD's gave me a headache and made me throw up afterwards...
The strictly come dancing workout dvd is easy for me.
As for the gym, I'm okay on a treadmill though i usually just walk, but did a cross trainer recently and was down with a headache for the day!
Used to be in educogym and that was fine though... (educogyms all core/resistance not cardio)
Does anyone think i'd be able for c25k? Or should i give it a miss? (i have never ran before)
First off, definitely pay a visit to your doctor just to rule out any problems.
Secondly, that headache may be due to your blood pressure rising during and after exercise, I think I know the headache you mean, it's sort of like a gripping excrutiating one?
When you are sick it may be associated with the headaches, hence why a visit to the doctors may be a good idea.
If it is something like blood pressure, that can then be controlled.0 -
I feel alot like that when my blood sugar is low, are you getting enough sugar and proteing(to maintain blood sugar) before you run? I'm not a runner(obviously) but that would be my educated guess.0
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I always forget something
Ensure you are drinking fluids as you train, sometimes that sickness can also be associated with electrolyte imbalance which can happen if you sweat a lot during workouts.
Sports drinks have things in them that rebalance electrolytes that are lost during perspiration.0 -
Really want to do C25K but im always getting headaches and vomiting after workouts.
I'm able for Leslie Sansone's walking workouts, though the workout with the 2 minute jogs left me with a headache afterwards (not during workout).
I'm usually alright after doing Zumba DVD's but got headache n threw up after the classes, and Davina McCalls DVD's gave me a headache and made me throw up afterwards...
The strictly come dancing workout dvd is easy for me.
As for the gym, I'm okay on a treadmill though i usually just walk, but did a cross trainer recently and was down with a headache for the day!
Used to be in educogym and that was fine though... (educogyms all core/resistance not cardio)
Does anyone think i'd be able for c25k? Or should i give it a miss? (i have never ran before)
First off, definitely pay a visit to your doctor just to rule out any problems.
Secondly, that headache may be due to your blood pressure rising during and after exercise, I think I know the headache you mean, it's sort of like a gripping excrutiating one?
When you are sick it may be associated with the headaches, hence why a visit to the doctors may be a good idea.
If it is something like blood pressure, that can then be controlled.0 -
I always forget something
Ensure you are drinking fluids as you train, sometimes that sickness can also be associated with electrolyte imbalance which can happen if you sweat a lot during workouts.
Sports drinks have things in them that rebalance electrolytes that are lost during perspiration.0
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