feeling ill after spinning

tnorth82
tnorth82 Posts: 186
edited November 8 in Fitness and Exercise
is it normal to feel ill after a spinning class?
I have just done a class for the first time, and the instructor was harsh!:frown:
Im feeling shaky, dizzy and a bit sick now, is that normal after 1st go at spinning?

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  • Charlieh16
    Charlieh16 Posts: 109 Member
    The first ever spinning class i did i thought i was going to die!!!

    My legs were fine but i was totally out of breath, had chest pains and thought i was going to vomit!
    I think it was because it wasn't an exercise i was used to and it is bloody hard work!!

    Drinks lots of water and maybe have something to eat (fruit or yogurt or something) :)
  • ojell
    ojell Posts: 748 Member
    maybe drink some juice?
  • njean888
    njean888 Posts: 399 Member
    That still happens to me when I push it really hard. But usually it happens when I did not eat enough prior to the class. Try to eat something, you should feel better.
  • tikikris
    tikikris Posts: 81 Member
    Kudos for trying a new class! However, it's important to do so at your own pace. Depending on the length of the class, you might need electrolytes or other nutrition to recover.
  • labomba103
    labomba103 Posts: 1
    The same thing happened to me earlier this week. For the next class I had a snack (banana) about a half hour before class and I brought 2 bottles of water with me (I usually only drink one). It's important to stay hydrated and go at a pace comfortable for you.
  • nikolaim5
    nikolaim5 Posts: 233
    Your blood sugar got too low.
  • eddie8131
    eddie8131 Posts: 600 Member
    That's awesome you started spinning!! Yes I just started about a month ago and the first class I thought I needed to call 911, both during and after.

    It is normal for your heart to have to adjust to that extreme but you will get used to it. Just make sure you are getting electrolytes and water right afterwards. I like those Vitamin Water Revive 20 oz bottles (125 calories) on the way home with a bottle of water. Then I usually have dinner when I get home. Recovery is key but hopefully like me you will want to do it again soon!!
  • GeneveSparkles
    GeneveSparkles Posts: 283 Member
    In the middle of spin class once I stopped, went to the bathroom, threw up, then got back on the bike and finished. For me I just pushed myself too hard, maybe you also just pushed a little to much. It will get easier, but definitely don't let it deter you from going. Spin is so much fun!! :)
  • hellraisedfire
    hellraisedfire Posts: 403 Member
    sounds like you need a good fitness drink to keep up with your sodium/potassium levels. also, did you eat prior to going? spinning takes a lot of work, so make sure you eat something before you go! like someone else said, your blood sugar probably dropped :/
  • scokeslaw
    scokeslaw Posts: 8 Member
    You have to have something on your stomach before you take that class. Please eat something light next time!
  • eddie8131
    eddie8131 Posts: 600 Member
    That is a good point about eating before. I like to make a smoothie before and drink it in the car on the way to spinning:

    1 cup frozen mixed berries, 1 1/4 cup of vanilla soy milk, 1 banana, put in the blender. Great fuel for the ride (363 calories and 73 g of carbs).
  • tnorth82
    tnorth82 Posts: 186
    I had a banana before the class and felt fine, but since I got home I had some fruit juice and something to eat and feel a lot better.
    My thighs still ache and my bum really hurts (seat bones) LOL

    I will try it once more before I sack it off completley - can't say I enjoyed it but it must get brilliant results being such hard work!
  • swilk627
    swilk627 Posts: 245 Member
    I have to drink water the entire time. Sometimes I'll drink up to 32 ounces during a class.
  • sexygenius
    sexygenius Posts: 1,078 Member
    if i spin in circles for a long time i get sick too...
  • tnorth82
    tnorth82 Posts: 186
    if i spin in circles for a long time i get sick too...

    lol love it x
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