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Headache After Doing Exercises In Fitness Boot Camp. Am I Doing The Exercise Wrong?
I am currently in a fitness boot camp (which is great by the way). But today after doing a crunch up type of ab work, feet elevated, arms straight in air and lifting shoulder blades up off ground - rep after rep 50x. When I stopped and got up - I got an immediately sharp headache pain - lasted about 5 minutes. I am 47, female, 180lbs, good health, just out of shape. Am I doing the exercise wrong? Why did that happen?
Mon, 13 Aug 2012
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Thanks for the query
Headaches after heavy training could be either due to increased blood flow to the brain as there is more cardiac output (normal phenomenon) or due to dehydration.
I strongly advice you to take adequate hydration during these exercises. If the problem recurs or you face issues like dizziness and blurring of vision I would like you to meet your physician for a routine check up
I hope I have answered your query
Regards
Thanks for the query
Headaches after heavy training could be either due to increased blood flow to the brain as there is more cardiac output (normal phenomenon) or due to dehydration.
I strongly advice you to take adequate hydration during these exercises. If the problem recurs or you face issues like dizziness and blurring of vision I would like you to meet your physician for a routine check up
I hope I have answered your query
Regards
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