Shakiness and Nausea..

jedibunny
jedibunny Posts: 321 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
...ick. >.<

So I got a new gym membership yesterday and decided to start up bright and early this morning... only to find that about 10 minutes in, I got REALLY nauseous! I started shaking, too, so I slowed it down and took a breather (and drank a lot of water), then went back to it because 10 minutes wasn't really worth the trip in my eyes. I went at it for another 15 on the cardio equipment (from elliptical to bike), then did some strength training which really didn't bother me as much as the cardio. In fact, it felt pretty good. Then headed over to the shower, got dressed, and had a yogurt, which calmed my stomach.

My question is: should I be eating more before I start? Should I go in the afternoons instead of mornings? Or is there some other way to avoid that shakiness/nauseated feeling? I know I need to be exercising. I just don't want to feel sick when I do.

Thank you!

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  • badgerbadger1
    badgerbadger1 Posts: 954 Member
    Low blood sugar. Eat a small portion before you go, like half a peanut butter sammich.
  • carrie_eggo
    carrie_eggo Posts: 1,396 Member
    It definitely sounds like your blood sugar dropped! Eat carbs + protein before working out.
  • seekingstrengthX2
    seekingstrengthX2 Posts: 771 Member
    Absolutely must eat before you workout . Your body needs fuel!
  • jedibunny
    jedibunny Posts: 321 Member
    Thanks everyone. I thought I'd be ok with a piece of toast before and a yogurt after - nope!

    If a little protein beforehand will help I think I'll be alright with going in the mornings. Definitely will do the peanut butter sammich thing ;)
  • janegalt37
    janegalt37 Posts: 268 Member
    You might also want to make sure you're not getting your heart rate up too high. When I started, I would quit 10 or 15 minutes into my cardio session because I felt sick and shaky. Then my HRM arrived and I learned I was consistently nearing or exceeding my max recommended heart rate. Working out sucks a lot less when you're not killing yourself.
  • jedibunny
    jedibunny Posts: 321 Member
    I'm definitely getting my HR up high - but I don't know how high is "too high." That's something I'm trying to figure out...
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