Exercise and training takes a lot of energy. In this case, the amount of energy is spent, depending on the degree of load.
There are frequent cases of various kinds of ailments after such activity. Do you feel sick after training? What are the causes of the occurrence? Read on.
Nauseous after running workout - reasons
Athletes involved in active sports know that in the process they can get injured or mildly ill. There may be several reasons.
All of them relate to the physiological and biological characteristics of the human body. Feelings of nausea can be easily eliminated by following special rules. Only in rare cases is it worth seeking medical help.
Eating before running
Doctors and nutritionists are strictly prohibited from eating before jogging or running. The stomach contains unprocessed foods, which leads to heaviness and additional stress on the digestive system.
While running, you may experience not only nausea, but pain in the abdomen, kidneys, dizziness and tinnitus. The athlete will not be able to cover the entire distance, as the body can be injured by such neglect.
It is necessary to strictly observe the time of food intake and its quantity, and also not to consume alcoholic beverages, energy drinks, fatty, salty, sweet or fried foods.
Low blood sugar or glycemia
Feelings of nausea can also be caused by low blood sugar levels. In the presence of such factors, it is recommended to stop training for a certain time.
The sugar level should be within the normal range in order to avoid the development of pathological diseases in which the athlete will not be able to continue running. The standard can be checked with a special medical device. Neglecting an ailment when it is established will lead to more serious consequences.
It is a disease associated with substandard blood sugar levels. Here, doctors usually advise taking preventive therapy and not burdening the body with exhausting training.
With glycemia, you can not run long distances and participate in competitions. This will harm health up to hospitalization. If you still want to go jogging, it is recommended to consult a medical institution, choose the optimal allowable load.
Low blood pressure
This malaise can be of 2 types: chronic and pathological. There are times when a person is born with a low blood pressure. Loads are selected individually here.
There are also cases when a person either has a decrease in blood pressure or increases due to various reasons. Usually, this condition is accompanied not only by nausea, but also by dizziness, severe headache, decreased performance, drowsiness.
To cope with this will help folk (natural) or medicine. Before running, the level should be determined and appropriate measures taken.
The main causes of low blood pressure are:
- first trimester of pregnancy;
- various allergic reactions;
- oxygen starvation;
- large blood loss;
- malnutrition (disturbed diet).
Heart disease
In the presence of various types of heart disease, it is not recommended to greatly increase the load. It is recommended that you consult a doctor and then apply additional exercises to strengthen the heart muscle. Usually, with serious ailments, jogging cannot be done in order to avoid complications.
Body dehydration
Nausea can occur due to dehydration. This phenomenon is associated with a lack of fluid, moisture in the living tissues of the human body.
When jogging, it is very important to maintain a water-salt balance. For such purposes, you should always have a bottle of pure water or mineral water with you. Also in stores there is the possibility of purchasing a special liquid that helps to obtain the necessary substances during training.
A strong state of dehydration should not be allowed, as the athlete may not come to the finish line due to the appearance of severe malaise. Trainers sometimes advise taking water in small portions (sips) even while running to replenish the water-salt balance.
Poor health, lack of sleep
Mild nausea can appear with poor sleep, bad mood and well-being. If the nausea does not increase throughout the distance, then the training can be continued further. If the unpleasant feeling grows, then you can use an action algorithm to get rid of it.
To prepare for the next workout, it is recommended to get a good night's sleep, since if the biological safety rules are not followed, the body will work to wear and tear. Feeling unwell and nausea will be more frequent, which will interfere with the normal course of activities.
How to eliminate nausea while running?
To get rid of the unpleasant feeling of nausea, you need to know the true cause of this phenomenon.
In rare and isolated cases, there is a special algorithm of actions:
- it is recommended to slow down or switch to walking, while taking deep breaths and exhalations;
- if the sensations do not stop, you should squat down and slightly lower your head down;
- you should also drink some pure water without impurities and additives;
- you should talk to your fellow runners, get a little distracted;
- if the above steps do not help, you should stop the current workout;
- with regular manifestations of nausea, you should check the state of the body and consult a doctor (these actions will help to cope with discomfort and not cause even more harm).
When do you need to visit a doctor?
A doctor should be visited if you want to go jogging and if the citizen has health problems. In such cases, the doctor will suggest the right decision, and also indicate the possibility or impossibility of training in a specific situation.
You should not postpone going to the doctor in cases where severe nausea appears during or after running regularly. It is possible that this is the first sign of the presence of any disease.
Preventive measures
- it is recommended to get enough sleep (the optimal time for sleep is 7-8 hours a day);
- before training, you should eat fresh herbs and fruits (except for bananas, grapes and melons);
- if there is a lack of sugar in the blood or the appearance of light dizziness, a small piece of natural chocolate is allowed;
- if you experience severe nausea and the inability to continue running, it is best to stop and catch your breath;
- before a run or jog, a mandatory step is to warm up the muscles of the body and limbs.
It is normal for people to feel discomfort after exercise. The body gets tired and releases a large flow of energy, which is accompanied by the burning of extra calories. This feeling doesn't last long.
Doctors recommend using only those exercises that do not injure the body and are calculated individually. This will help avoid more serious consequences and visits to a medical institution.
