Dizziness/faint feeling after rowing machine

thenashlegend

Hey,

I started training on a rowing machine a few weeks ago and so far its been going well as I've actually stuck to my routine, the only issue being this dizzy/faint feeling after I've finished.

I'm nearly ashamed to say it because I only do 10-15 mins a day in a 3-1min work/break rate. But it's gotten to the stage that it puts me off training. I googled the issue and some say its to do with strength or ability starting off. I mostly use setting 3, sometimes 2, or 8 for strength training.

I've also seen that hydration can cause this but I drink plenty of water during the day so I cant see that being an issue.

I feel it coming on just as I get to the end of the workout and it lasts a few minutes after, making me feel like I need to be sick!

Any advice appreciated!

Clearlier

thenashlegend wrote: »

Hey,

I started training on a rowing machine a few weeks ago and so far its been going well as I've actually stuck to my routine, the only issue being this dizzy/faint feeling after I've finished.

I'm nearly ashamed to say it because I only do 10-15 mins a day in a 3-1min work/break rate. But it's gotten to the stage that it puts me off training. I googled the issue and some say its to do with strength or ability starting off. I mostly use setting 3, sometimes 2, or 8 for strength training.

I've also seen that hydration can cause this but I drink plenty of water during the day so I cant see that being an issue.

I feel it coming on just as I get to the end of the workout and it lasts a few minutes after, making me feel like I need to be sick!

Any advice appreciated!

Go slower (I'm not joking or being facetious or smart or anything else).

You're pushing your limits in what you're doing if you're feeling faint and nauseous every time you do it. If you go slower you'll last longer, not feel faint and build up your ability to go faster. Before you know it you'll be going at your current pace for twice as long without feeling very taxed by it.

neil_hosey

go the doctor anyway to get the all clear, but i get this also when i push myself too much when swimming. Also got it when i started running last year when i finished the run.

But honestly, go the doc to rule anything out first. Unless you are certain you are just overdoing it (which is probably the case).

jugger0

Ive rolled around on the floor in my own juices after the rowing machine many many times, its called pushing yourself. Still go to the doc just to be sure i dont want ya dying on us.

thenashlegend

jugger0 wrote: »

Ive rolled around on the floor in my own juices after the rowing machine many many times, its called pushing yourself. Still go to the doc just to be sure i dont want ya dying on us.

Haha thanks! Reminds me of that scene in Dumb and Dumber where he leaves the old lady at the cart after saying "Don't you go dyin on me"

Ill ease off on the work for a few days and see how it goes, hopefully I can build up a tolerance for it!

TheBody

Maybe you are getting seasick :pac:


*Sorry, I couln't resist*

Hope it gets better op.

B Rabbit

I think you're just pushing yourself. Its a common enough occurrence when doing intense cardio training. That's my opinion

Hanley

Absolutely 100% go see the doctor ASAP. The symptoms you described are NOT normal.

Gummy Panda

Hanley wrote: »

Absolutely 100% go see the doctor ASAP. The symptoms you described are NOT normal.

Sounds like his blood sugar is dropping. Go to the docs and get checked out. Might be something simple or an underline issue.

blah88

For years I had problem where occasionally after intense exercise I would feel faint and get blurred vision and a headache. I went to the doctor about it and he said it was a form of migraine but didn't know what was causing it.

After googling for a while I found a forum where other people were experiencing the same problems. Apparently, it's caused by heavy sweating and drinking too much water actually makes the problem worse. What you need is extra electrolytes (sodium and potassium) to replace what you're losing through sweat. I'v since started puttin two Dioralyte sachets into my workout drink and it solved the problem for me.

Note- This may not be the same problem you have. I'm not a doctor or anything, and I'v heard that manipulating the sodium/potassium ratios in your body can be potentially dangerous. So best get yourself checked out by a professional.

thenashlegend

Thanks for all the replies! As a few suggested, I think it was just trying too much too soon. I've done a few sessions since and changed my strategy to shorter bursts. I dont know what effect it will have fitness wise but I warm up for 3-4 mins, then an intense minute on the rower, weights for 90 seconds, another minute on the rower and so on for 10-12 minutes.
Definitely dont feel as bad after it all but I know well it's doing some good!