Working Out

[RazeByFire]

I have tried working out at a gym a few times. I really like doing Cardio-8-10 minutes on 5 different machines. Get's my heart going and I get a bit sweaty but it's not too hard.

The other part of my workout though, I just can't do.

I have a weight program given to me by a trainer-3 sets of twelve on 9 different machines. It's hard to do it all, but I can do it. The problem is that it makes me sick. Not tired-SICK. I almost throw up and I am nearly too weak to drive home. I feel so drained, but after a 30 min nap I feel much better.

I've tried eating some brown rice or a bagel before I go but I still get sick, just not as bad. Power bars haven't helped much.

I also thought about trying the Power 90 program but it advises not eating before working out as far as I can tell.

Is there something wrong with me? Or do I just need to have a supplement shake before pushing myself that way?

Before anyone asks, I go through about 3-4 20oz bottles of water/day. one during my workout and the others throughout the day. I also stopped drinking soda.

 

[sunandshadow]

Have you tried resting in between the weight reps, or alternating weights with cardio?

 

[Noor]

first of all drink at least a cup of water before your work out, also make sure you have eaten enough protein and carbs for whatever time of the day it is. Then start by only doing 1 set of everything first for about a week, then add another set for the next week, and get up to the third set a week later.

Its also possible that you are reacting to a chemical that is around the machines. I get ill like that around formaldehyde.

What is your pulse rate like when you feel sick?

 

[PertPerth]

It's best not to eat just before you excercise! If you eat and then excercise in less than 2 hours, you're likely to vomit! The human body is a strange thing. Yes, we need food to fuel us, but under stressful conditions (like doing a hard work out) we function better with little in our stomach.

So, I suggest eating a carb-rich meal...waiting 2 hours...then working out.

 

[elib257]

I have a similar problem but after doing any exercise nor just weights.

Haven't got much advice but I find eating a banana straight afterwards really helps and theres something really comforting about a banana lol.

 

[necroerotica]

Stepping back to basics for a second, is it possible that maybe the routine you're attempting is simply too much for you at this stage?

Was it a trainer in the gym that gave you this routine? Did they walk you through it, even once?
It's a little worrying that you've been given a routine which so obviously makes you sick, and not terribly professional of the gym if they did give it to you and not ensure it was properly scaled for your level of fitness.

 

[NippleMuncher]

My guess, like the others, is that you're over doing it. Cut that routine in half, and don't do cardio and weights in the same session.

 

[RazeByFire]

I think I will try some of these ideas. Though I really can't wait TWO hoursafter I eat to workout I could do an hour. and I will try doing one set of everything, then two and see if that still makes me sick. Maybe it's just that I am pushing myself too hard.

 

[Straight-8]

Have you had your heart checked out? Best to get a Dr.'s ok if you are out of shape and trying a new excercise program. Best of luck!

 

[Reba67]

Sounds to me like you're using too heavy weights in the weight lifting things. The last two reps should be "hard", but not "oh my god I don't think I'm ever gonna lift this again" kind of hard. Occaionsally, that kind of work out is nice, but not if you're just starting out.

Also, start with 1 set of 12 on each of the machines. Work up to 3 sets. Or, use a much lower weight and do the 3 sets.

Even though I usually work out regularily, there are times when I back it way off on the weights I'm using.

 

[Puman]

That feeling of nausea is usually the result of dehydration, or low blood sugar. Drink alot of water before and during your workout. It sounds like your routine is far too hectic for a beginner, so I'd suggest cutting it in half (the weights portion of it anyway). Alternate your cardio and weight routines on different days... it is important to rest your muscles for at least 24 - 48 hrs after weight training, otherwise you wind up breaking the muscle down instead of building it up.
...and be patient with yourself...

 

[RazeByFire]

That feeling of nausea is usually the result of dehydration, or low blood sugar. Drink alot of water before and during your workout. It sounds like your routine is far too hectic for a beginner, so I'd suggest cutting it in half (the weights portion of it anyway). Alternate your cardio and weight routines on different days... it is important to rest your muscles for at least 24 - 48 hrs after weight training, otherwise you wind up breaking the muscle down instead of building it up.
...and be patient with yourself...

I'm thinking it's low blood sugar. Though it is said that to burn the most calories you should NOT take in calories before working out. would an energy drink be a good compromise between these obviously contrary bits of wisdom?

 

[sereneone4u]

I have to eat an hour before a workout or I get sick..esp. protein.

I would strongly suggest seeing a doctor.

 

[south_florida_bicur]

Stepping back to basics for a second, is it possible that maybe the routine you're attempting is simply too much for you at this stage?

TOTALLY AGREE


maybe you are doing too much during each workout. When I was going to the gym I used to go 4 or 5 days.

Mon & Thu = 5 min of cardio to warm up / then 2 body parts (example: chest & arms)/ then 5 minutes of stretching at the end.

Tue & Fri = 5 min of cardio to warm up / then 2 body parts (example: shoulder & back)/ then 5 minutes of stretching at the end.

wed - off

sat or sun = cardio 1 sat then the next saturday legs..

Then after a month switch it around so your body never gets used to the same routine.

You have to shock your body in order to get full effect.

each workout is around 40 minutes. It all depends on how my body feels that day.

The gym should be work but it also should be FUN!

 

[Willing and Unsure]

I'm thinking it's low blood sugar. Though it is said that to burn the most calories you should NOT take in calories before working out. would an energy drink be a good compromise between these obviously contrary bits of wisdom?

For me, I know that I'll get sick if I go to work out too soon after eating a meal. If I know that I'm going to the gym for awhile in the evening (or whatever part of day), typically I'll have a light, healthy snack about an hour before I go- think piece of fruit and a granola bar type of thing. It's usually just enough to keep me feeling fueled and give me the little bit of extra energy that my body is wanting in that respect, but it's not so much that it will make me sick. This works for me, along with drinking a lot of water while working out. As someone else has already said, the body can dehydrate and then it will feel nauseous and want to vomit if it doesnt get enough water.

 

[herecomestherain]

My trainer gets me to start with eight reps and work up, focus on technique, work on holding where a lift needs to be held, go slow enough to do it well.