Lightheaded after pt session

playmadcats
playmadcats Posts: 199 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Have had first pt session in nearly four months, different trainer and new gym. Got right to end and felt quite light headed during stretches ( only lasted a couple of minutes). Is this down to pushing too hard, being unfit after break or is something else going on?

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  • NotJustVictoria
    NotJustVictoria Posts: 25 Member
    I would say a mix between pushing hard and being a little unfit, but you should definitely go back and see how you're doing next time. If it persists, it might be worth a trip to your doctor. Let your trainer know, too, so he/she can keep a watch as well! Good luck!
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    sounds like you hit it hard.

    I personally get this feeling if i REALLY push myself. Sometimes followed up with a tad bit of nausea.

    Working with a trainer is great, but listen to your body and don't let them push you past the point of exhaustion.
  • playmadcats
    playmadcats Posts: 199 Member
    Thank you, have had pt sessions in past but were a couple of new bits here. I'm sure I will be fine when I get fitness back. But its not something I can recall happening before, however previously have signed up after being a gym member for few months, not a week after joining.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Could be that you need more nutrition before the workout. Meds? Sleep?
  • cafeaulait7
    cafeaulait7 Posts: 2,459 Member
    Water, too. I'd try a little food and more water and see if either of those help right away. Mine's usually food/calories or I need Gatorade (my blood pressure goes low certain times of the month, though, which isn't common or anything).
  • playmadcats
    playmadcats Posts: 199 Member
    Thank you, I think that food timing may be an issue too. Used to have a snack before travelling for a session. Due to not being sure of the traffic at that time I ate earlier than I normally would (and got there too early). So can easily put that right.
    I also anticipated I would be totally unfit and not be able to do much, only to find out I wasn't as bad as i thought so pushed more. Need to keep check on the water too as although it seemed ok today (drank before during and after) it is something I have let slip before.

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