Fainting in the gym, during training
Fainting in the gym, during training/
Fainting is a sudden, short-term, reversible loss of consciousness that occurs as a result of an acute cerebrovascular accident or an acute metabolic disorder in brain tissue.
That is, this condition occurs due to a lack of either:
- oxygen;
- or glucose in the head.
Causes of dizziness (fainting ) during or after exercise:
- Dehydration, lack of water due to sweating and not drinking enough water;
- Side effects from the use of certain medications;
- Overheating or oxygen deficiency. Failures in air conditioning in the premises where training takes place affect athletes;
- Adrenaline rush. The competitive component activates the synthesis of stress hormones. Which, in turn, leads to vascular spasms and provokes a lack of oxygen for the brain;
- Improper nutrition. Overeating before training or lack of nutrients equally negatively affects a person’s well-being during increased loads.
In my experience, the most obvious factor is the lack of sufficient oxygen in the room. Due to low oxygen content in the air and high temperature, a person can also lose consciousness, as the brain stops receiving the amount of oxygen it needs. This happens for two reasons: oxygen in a closed room with a large number of people becomes less and less, and the body begins to consume more and more of this gas with increasing intensity of physical activity.
- Improper nutrition. Action
During dizziness, it is worth taking measures – a little sugar. Then it is worth postponing the lesson until next time.
1.5-2 hours before training, your diet should contain complex carbohydrates to replenish energy reserves (glycogen) in the muscles and liver.
Carbohydrates are important macronutrients, the main suppliers of energy to the body. All human organs and systems need them.
Carbohydrates are divided into simple and complex.
Simple carbohydrates give us quick but short-lived energy and accelerate the process of formation of excess fat deposits.
Complex carbohydrates are digested slowly, due to which glucose enters the blood gradually, without jumps; the feeling of satiety lasts longer.
In what foods are complex carbohydrates present?
- whole grain bread, wholemeal flour products;
- durum wheat pasta;
- whole grain cereals, legumes;
- all kinds of greens;
- various mushrooms;
- most varieties of fresh vegetables;
- low-sugar fruits.
What specific products?
- Buckwheat – 17 gr.;
- Oatmeal\Lentils – 66gr.;
- Whole wheat bread – 45gr.;
- Banana – 23 gr.;
- Аpple – 14gr;
- Spaghetti made from durum wheat – 31gr.
Take care of yourself, in two years I have seen two girls faint. One was in the exercise machine, relatively safe. The second on the floor in the gym. And it is good that the floor was rubber, soft.