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treadmill

  • 21-08-2008 9:04am
    #1
    kim_eire
    Closed Accounts Posts: 95 ✭✭


    Started at the gym last night, followed the programme the instructor gave me in the induction, was doin the treadmill and once id finished i was so light headed and dissy i thought i was going to fall over, does anyone know why this is and when i go again tonight will the same happen??


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  • #2
    c - 13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,584 ✭✭✭c - 13


    Either you were going too hard on it or not breathing correctly I would say. Most likely the latter.


  • #3
    hunnymonster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,365 ✭✭✭hunnymonster


    or you hadn't eaten properly or you were looking around you (sea-sickness). there could be any number of reasons.


  • #4
    newbie2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,477 ✭✭✭newbie2


    Something like this happens to me when i get off the treadmill. the room seems to move under my feet. i just stand still for a little bit and have a sip of water.


  • #5
    kim_eire
    Closed Accounts Posts: 95 ✭✭kim_eire


    thanks for that!! I will try it again later and take the advice ye have given me


  • #6
    liamo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,193 ✭✭✭liamo


    I used to experience something similar and it wasn't a fitness or breathing or intensity issue. I would describe it as a sensation of a slight loss of balance.

    The following worked for me. I walk for a few minutes at about 6km/h after finishing my run, reduce it to 5km/h for a minute or so, stop the treadmill, wait a moment or two and then step off *carefully*.

    I still follow this routine every time I use the treadmill. It might be interesting to see if I would still experience it if I dropped my routine. Will let you know.

    Liam


    Edit:
    I did a little search of the subject. You might find these links useful.
    Initially, I thought it was just me. But it appears that it's not that uncommon.
    http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesArticle/Six-Steps-to-Treadmill-Safety.id-584.html
    http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080620115649AAPo12Y


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  • #7
    Retrovertigo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 497 ✭✭Retrovertigo


    Happened to me when I first started but stopped after a few weeks of training. Might have been able to avoid it if I was doing less but where's the fun in that?


  • #8
    aye
    Closed Accounts Posts: 991 ✭✭✭aye


    if your just sarting on it it could be that when you move forward, i.e. run, the mind is expecting objects in the distance to come closer, and hence some people feel dizzy when they stop.
    just stand still on the treadmill for a moment.
    the instructor should have informed you of this.
    also make sure you arent going to the gym on an emty stomach, as said that could all be a reason.


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