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Are Heart Palpitations Shortness Of Breath Dizziness Normal While Doing Cardio Exercises?

Hi, am 38 old woman who never played any kind of sports b4 except walking,,,,a did lots of diets to stay in shape,i don t smoke neither drink alcohol,,i felt this year that my muscles are getting weak so i decided finally to exercise,(i have lack of vit D and i take supplements) i started to go to gym 7 months ago and everything was ok,,,getting stronger muscles and feeling more healthier. 3 months ago i wanted to take it to another level cos i was happy so i started to take more advanced courses like insanity courses,bootcamps exercises,zumba and more,,,(with good nutrition and protein shakes after exercising),,,everything was fine with exercising except jogging,,,when they ask to run like 1 to 3 mins i do it but i feel like hell,,,but i always said to myself it will pass,,,,4 weeks ago they added more cardio exercises into our class,like jumping jacks or jumping rope,,,,,so i had severe heart palpitations,shortening of breath and dizziness, throat pain that lasts for 15 mins... My instructor said it s normal and that i ll get used to it after a while....the second and third class i had the same symptoms,,,,so i stopped the classes for a 2 weeks,,,,now i m back again,went 3 days ago to exercise,,,,,everything was ok except when we start the cardio exercises,,,the symptoms start again,,,,,,do you think i need to be concerned? Or just i ll go to my rhythm till i ll be capable to do the exercises the right way?,,,i don t want to stop u know,,,,,thank you.
Wed, 4 Jan 2017
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Keeping in mind your history of dieting, it looks like you have developed symptoms of anemia. Get your hemoglobin levels checked. If you are overweight doing cardio will trigger palpitations but it's temporary. You need not discontinue any exercise but please make sure you start at a slow pace till you get a hold on the exercise. Your instructor will be of help to you. Eat a balanced diet and keep yourself hydrated. Get 6 to 8 hours of sleep. Review with blood reports.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Deepti Shivakumar
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Are Heart Palpitations Shortness Of Breath Dizziness Normal While Doing Cardio Exercises?

Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Keeping in mind your history of dieting, it looks like you have developed symptoms of anemia. Get your hemoglobin levels checked. If you are overweight doing cardio will trigger palpitations but it s temporary. You need not discontinue any exercise but please make sure you start at a slow pace till you get a hold on the exercise. Your instructor will be of help to you. Eat a balanced diet and keep yourself hydrated. Get 6 to 8 hours of sleep. Review with blood reports. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Deepti Shivakumar