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health advisory Diet Diet 2007-11-11 21:06:11

I'm a fairly healthy 21 year old female, around 5'4, 110 lbs. I just recently started taking advantage of the fitness center at my university so I could tone up some muscles & get in better shape. I start off with some stretchs, do a fast pace walk on the tredmill, head over to the weight machines to work on abs, chest press, arms & legs, & glutes, and then finish with a slow paced cool down on the tredmill. However, ive noticed when I get to the weight machines, even if I stop and rest for a bit, my heart still races the whole time im working out. I start to feel faint & sometimes nauseated. I dont usually try to lift anymore weight then what I feel comfortable with, so I dont think thats the problem. I always eat before I go work out. I carry water and a towel with me the whole time. Im just not sure what the problem might be. Ive never tryed a regular work out schedule before so all of this is very new to me. I may go get a physical. Any advice?

Answer:

Low blood sugar

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You might just be tired, are you sure you have eaten well and drunk enough water, you also have to make sure you breath in and out when you work out

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I suggest taking it a bit slower. Instead of a face pace walk, try a slower walk or cycle.

Also, I would get checked out by a doctor. It sounds like it could be many things, including slightly high blood pressure.

Remember to start slow, especially if this is a new work out schedule.

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sounds like orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure from standing, exertion and vaso-dialtion) What is your normal blood pressure, are you anemic, lots of other questions

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This is as you said the first time you're working out. You should definitely get a physical.