Replied by Rin (London, Uk) on 10/20/2009
Kay are you drinking water during your time at the gym? This could be your problem if not. Also, you should try to breath out on the effort. In other words as you press your legs forward breath out through the mouth.Replied by Kay (Santa Monica, California, Usa) on 10/21/2009
Hi Rin. Thank you so much for responding to my questions. I went to the gym last night and did as you suggested (water and breathing) and it definitely helped. Another thing I realized is that I started the leg press with my knees very close to my chest, so that was additional strain, perhaps too much strain. I put the seat back so I wouldn't have to extend so far and I think this helped. I also waited about 20 seconds to get from the machine. I guess I had vertigo, but it was strange that it lasted half an hour. Thank you again for your helpful advice. KayReplied by Rin (London, Uk) on 10/21/2009
You're very welcome Kay. One thing I forgot to mention in my previous message was.. you said you eat before you train? make sure you food has gone down properly before you start to train. My next suggestion (had you replied that you are breathing right and drinking) would have been your seat position and form. Just to check..
Set the seat so that the knees are bent just over right angles.
Position feet about shoulder width apart
Try to push through your heels, keeping the knees lined up over the toes
Extend the legs until nearly straight, avoiding locking the knees
Lower the weight slowly back towards the starting position
Sit there for a moment before slowing getting up without lowering your head.
Sip fluids throughout your training session and have some form of carbs within an hour after training to replace the muscle fuel (glycogen)you have used. Ignore the guys you see drinking pints of protein shakes after a workout, your body needs carbs straight after not protein ;)
Good luck Kay
Rin
Replied by Kay (Santa Monica, California, USA) on 10/23/2009
Hi Rin, thank you for responding to my second post! I am following your guidelines carefully. I think your initial suggestion to drink water was the key. I had done the treadmill for one hour before doing the leg press the day I got terribly dizzy and did not drink water before, during or after. I never thought that dehydration could have caused dizziness! Thank you again for solving this mystery for me. You are appreciated!Replied by Rin (London, Uk) on 10/23/2009
Youre very welcome Kay. Its nice for me to be able to help someone on here after all the help I have received. Earth Clinic Rocks!Replied by Tomatolady (Denver, Co) on 10/26/2009
If I were you, I'd ask my doctor to order an ultrasound test of my carotid arteries in my neck. If your carotid arteries are partially blocked, not enough blood is getting to your brain and maybe your exercises are bringing on the symptoms that you describe. Just my opinion.Replied by Ga_bass (Atlanta, Georgia) on 04/16/2010
If you are experiencing dizziness please look at the section on EC regarding artificial sweetners. If you are eating or consuming coffee , gum, diet drinks, and low calorie foods you are overdosing on the artificial sweetners. Once I cut those items out of my diet the dizzines went away. I have been dizzy free for 3 years.
