What training are you doing/have you done today? Vol.2
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I've been off the gym for two weeks now. Wouldn't mind advice, if anyone else has experienced this.
I'm getting extremely bad headaches as soon as I exert myself. In the gym, this is (as an example) as soon as I do even one pull up. The headaches are unlike anything I've ever experienced, and stop me in my tracks.
Initially I was training through them, but eventually the constant pain (it then lasts as a dull ache for days afterwards, so I was in pain constantly) got the better of me and I gave up. After seeing the doctor, they didn't find anything on blood tests, and advised a week off to see if that helped, but went back on Monday and the same happened.
I'm off for a CT scan once they're able to book me in, but that's another probably several weeks away from the gym. Anyone experienced similar? The only thing I can think of is that I've never been to the gym before January this year, and have hit it reasonably hard and consistently - always going 4 days a week and never missing a session. Alongside that I've obviously been eating more.
Any ideas? I'm thinking of going back to the gym regardless and training through the pain, as I felt like I was actually making some progress finally.
I'm getting extremely bad headaches as soon as I exert myself. In the gym, this is (as an example) as soon as I do even one pull up. The headaches are unlike anything I've ever experienced, and stop me in my tracks.
Initially I was training through them, but eventually the constant pain (it then lasts as a dull ache for days afterwards, so I was in pain constantly) got the better of me and I gave up. After seeing the doctor, they didn't find anything on blood tests, and advised a week off to see if that helped, but went back on Monday and the same happened.
I'm off for a CT scan once they're able to book me in, but that's another probably several weeks away from the gym. Anyone experienced similar? The only thing I can think of is that I've never been to the gym before January this year, and have hit it reasonably hard and consistently - always going 4 days a week and never missing a session. Alongside that I've obviously been eating more.
Any ideas? I'm thinking of going back to the gym regardless and training through the pain, as I felt like I was actually making some progress finally.
Breathing?
I had the same when I started training with a PT in 2007. Had to cancel sessions and go home they were so bad.
Turned out I was holding my breath all the way through a rep, of whatever, and bringing on these massive headaches. Worked through it with the PT at the time and sorted it.
Who knew breathing while exerting yourself was so important?
I had the same when I started training with a PT in 2007. Had to cancel sessions and go home they were so bad.
Turned out I was holding my breath all the way through a rep, of whatever, and bringing on these massive headaches. Worked through it with the PT at the time and sorted it.
Who knew breathing while exerting yourself was so important?
Johnny said:
Breathing?
I had the same when I started training with a PT in 2007. Had to cancel sessions and go home they were so bad.
Turned out I was holding my breath all the way through a rep, of whatever, and bringing on these massive headaches. Worked through it with the PT at the time and sorted it.
Who knew breathing while exerting yourself was so important?
That was one of the first things I turned to, after doing some reading... I concentrated hard on my breathing the next few times I was in the gym, and it made no difference, so I don't think it's that unfortunately.I had the same when I started training with a PT in 2007. Had to cancel sessions and go home they were so bad.
Turned out I was holding my breath all the way through a rep, of whatever, and bringing on these massive headaches. Worked through it with the PT at the time and sorted it.
Who knew breathing while exerting yourself was so important?
Pulse said:
That was one of the first things I turned to, after doing some reading... I concentrated hard on my breathing the next few times I was in the gym, and it made no difference, so I don't think it's that unfortunately.
In the two years I have been training, this has happened to me only once, during Squats. As I went down, it felt like my head was going to explode, one of the most horrible sensations I have ever had.If this is happening to you every session, I would not hesitate to get checked out by your doctor before continuing.
Pulse said:
I've been off the gym for two weeks now. Wouldn't mind advice, if anyone else has experienced this.
I'm getting extremely bad headaches as soon as I exert myself. In the gym, this is (as an example) as soon as I do even one pull up. The headaches are unlike anything I've ever experienced, and stop me in my tracks.
Initially I was training through them, but eventually the constant pain (it then lasts as a dull ache for days afterwards, so I was in pain constantly) got the better of me and I gave up. After seeing the doctor, they didn't find anything on blood tests, and advised a week off to see if that helped, but went back on Monday and the same happened.
I'm off for a CT scan once they're able to book me in, but that's another probably several weeks away from the gym. Anyone experienced similar? The only thing I can think of is that I've never been to the gym before January this year, and have hit it reasonably hard and consistently - always going 4 days a week and never missing a session. Alongside that I've obviously been eating more.
Any ideas? I'm thinking of going back to the gym regardless and training through the pain, as I felt like I was actually making some progress finally.
I got something like that but doing a 2 minute set of kettlebells swings. Something to do with O2 depletion to the brain. It was a headache like no other! Also had it once doing relatively light bench while a bit dehydrated (hungover). I got it checked out and nothing nasty was apparent, hence the O2 explanation.I'm getting extremely bad headaches as soon as I exert myself. In the gym, this is (as an example) as soon as I do even one pull up. The headaches are unlike anything I've ever experienced, and stop me in my tracks.
Initially I was training through them, but eventually the constant pain (it then lasts as a dull ache for days afterwards, so I was in pain constantly) got the better of me and I gave up. After seeing the doctor, they didn't find anything on blood tests, and advised a week off to see if that helped, but went back on Monday and the same happened.
I'm off for a CT scan once they're able to book me in, but that's another probably several weeks away from the gym. Anyone experienced similar? The only thing I can think of is that I've never been to the gym before January this year, and have hit it reasonably hard and consistently - always going 4 days a week and never missing a session. Alongside that I've obviously been eating more.
Any ideas? I'm thinking of going back to the gym regardless and training through the pain, as I felt like I was actually making some progress finally.
So.....looking for some advice. I've not exercised for the last two years, the birth of my son ( coupled with a young daughter ) and a fairly demanding job have squeezed my free time to the minimum. The other complexity is that the last exercise I actually did was the Edinburgh Marathon and came out of that with pretty bad knee pain that took a good 6 months of physio to straighten out - so I'm nervous about ploughing straight back into something that puts my knees back under a lot of strain.
I've joined a gym close to my work with the intention of getting in early 3 days a week and doing an hour there before starting work.
I'd say I'm overweight - could do with cutting a couple of stone.
I'm 44 so not in the first flush of youth :-)
Diet is OK - don't drink during the week and have cut snacking out since the new year. Also stopped eating bread and salted snacks as a rule as they were my big weakness!
I'd like to tone up, lose the fat around my belly and improve cardiovascular fitness.
No idea where to start though in terms of a decent program that doesn't put undue strain on my knees but gets results.
Any advice would be most welcome.
I've joined a gym close to my work with the intention of getting in early 3 days a week and doing an hour there before starting work.
I'd say I'm overweight - could do with cutting a couple of stone.
I'm 44 so not in the first flush of youth :-)
Diet is OK - don't drink during the week and have cut snacking out since the new year. Also stopped eating bread and salted snacks as a rule as they were my big weakness!
I'd like to tone up, lose the fat around my belly and improve cardiovascular fitness.
No idea where to start though in terms of a decent program that doesn't put undue strain on my knees but gets results.
Any advice would be most welcome.
ViperPict said:
I got something like that but doing a 2 minute set of kettlebells swings. Something to do with O2 depletion to the brain. It was a headache like no other! Also had it once doing relatively light bench while a bit dehydrated (hungover). I got it checked out and nothing nasty was apparent, hence the O2 explanation.
This was the only thing which showed up on my bloods - dehydrated (slightly). It's odd though, because I haven't changed my routine, and drink a LOT during the day, albeit in (caffeine free) herbal tea.Good example of it today. Haven't been to the gym since Monday, but been shifting stuff clearing out a house all day long. Got quite the bad headache now!
I'm going to train through it, back to it on Monday. I'll then see what the CT brings, if anything.
towser said:
So.....looking for some advice. I've not exercised for the last two years, the birth of my son ( coupled with a young daughter ) and a fairly demanding job have squeezed my free time to the minimum. The other complexity is that the last exercise I actually did was the Edinburgh Marathon and came out of that with pretty bad knee pain that took a good 6 months of physio to straighten out - so I'm nervous about ploughing straight back into something that puts my knees back under a lot of strain.
I've joined a gym close to my work with the intention of getting in early 3 days a week and doing an hour there before starting work.
I'd say I'm overweight - could do with cutting a couple of stone.
I'm 44 so not in the first flush of youth :-)
Diet is OK - don't drink during the week and have cut snacking out since the new year. Also stopped eating bread and salted snacks as a rule as they were my big weakness!
I'd like to tone up, lose the fat around my belly and improve cardiovascular fitness.
No idea where to start though in terms of a decent program that doesn't put undue strain on my knees but gets results.
Any advice would be most welcome.
If your primary aim is to lose weight you need to address your diet more than worry about workouts. Exercise will help a little, and certainly make you fitter but fat loss is either calorie restriction or low carb (which may often be the same thing). I've joined a gym close to my work with the intention of getting in early 3 days a week and doing an hour there before starting work.
I'd say I'm overweight - could do with cutting a couple of stone.
I'm 44 so not in the first flush of youth :-)
Diet is OK - don't drink during the week and have cut snacking out since the new year. Also stopped eating bread and salted snacks as a rule as they were my big weakness!
I'd like to tone up, lose the fat around my belly and improve cardiovascular fitness.
No idea where to start though in terms of a decent program that doesn't put undue strain on my knees but gets results.
Any advice would be most welcome.
LordGrover said:
towser said:
So.....looking for some advice. I've not exercised for the last two years, the birth of my son ( coupled with a young daughter ) and a fairly demanding job have squeezed my free time to the minimum. The other complexity is that the last exercise I actually did was the Edinburgh Marathon and came out of that with pretty bad knee pain that took a good 6 months of physio to straighten out - so I'm nervous about ploughing straight back into something that puts my knees back under a lot of strain.
I've joined a gym close to my work with the intention of getting in early 3 days a week and doing an hour there before starting work.
I'd say I'm overweight - could do with cutting a couple of stone.
I'm 44 so not in the first flush of youth :-)
Diet is OK - don't drink during the week and have cut snacking out since the new year. Also stopped eating bread and salted snacks as a rule as they were my big weakness!
I'd like to tone up, lose the fat around my belly and improve cardiovascular fitness.
No idea where to start though in terms of a decent program that doesn't put undue strain on my knees but gets results.
Any advice would be most welcome.
If your primary aim is to lose weight you need to address your diet more than worry about workouts. Exercise will help a little, and certainly make you fitter but fat loss is either calorie restriction or low carb (which may often be the same thing). I've joined a gym close to my work with the intention of getting in early 3 days a week and doing an hour there before starting work.
I'd say I'm overweight - could do with cutting a couple of stone.
I'm 44 so not in the first flush of youth :-)
Diet is OK - don't drink during the week and have cut snacking out since the new year. Also stopped eating bread and salted snacks as a rule as they were my big weakness!
I'd like to tone up, lose the fat around my belly and improve cardiovascular fitness.
No idea where to start though in terms of a decent program that doesn't put undue strain on my knees but gets results.
Any advice would be most welcome.
Here's a list of studies that backup your thoughts; http://www.vox.com/2016/4/28/11518804/weight-loss-...
I am about to post this as its own topic as its pretty interesting!
LordGrover said:
towser said:
So.....looking for some advice. I've not exercised for the last two years, the birth of my son ( coupled with a young daughter ) and a fairly demanding job have squeezed my free time to the minimum. The other complexity is that the last exercise I actually did was the Edinburgh Marathon and came out of that with pretty bad knee pain that took a good 6 months of physio to straighten out - so I'm nervous about ploughing straight back into something that puts my knees back under a lot of strain.
I've joined a gym close to my work with the intention of getting in early 3 days a week and doing an hour there before starting work.
I'd say I'm overweight - could do with cutting a couple of stone.
I'm 44 so not in the first flush of youth :-)
Diet is OK - don't drink during the week and have cut snacking out since the new year. Also stopped eating bread and salted snacks as a rule as they were my big weakness!
I'd like to tone up, lose the fat around my belly and improve cardiovascular fitness.
No idea where to start though in terms of a decent program that doesn't put undue strain on my knees but gets results.
Any advice would be most welcome.
If your primary aim is to lose weight you need to address your diet more than worry about workouts. Exercise will help a little, and certainly make you fitter but fat loss is either calorie restriction or low carb (which may often be the same thing). I've joined a gym close to my work with the intention of getting in early 3 days a week and doing an hour there before starting work.
I'd say I'm overweight - could do with cutting a couple of stone.
I'm 44 so not in the first flush of youth :-)
Diet is OK - don't drink during the week and have cut snacking out since the new year. Also stopped eating bread and salted snacks as a rule as they were my big weakness!
I'd like to tone up, lose the fat around my belly and improve cardiovascular fitness.
No idea where to start though in terms of a decent program that doesn't put undue strain on my knees but gets results.
Any advice would be most welcome.
I wasn't going to do any training today, I promised myself the next three days off and start Wednesday, as my shoulders still ached this morning. But it seems I could not help myself. Without realising, I got changed and put on my tracksuit and plimsolls, and went down to the garage!
I did promise myself to keep shoulder work (pushing) to a minimum, though..
Wide Grip Pull Ups (to front) - 5 x 12-8 reps
BB BOR - 4 x 12-8 reps
T-Bar Row - 4 x 12-10 reps
Seated Pulley Row - 4 x 12 reps
Rack Pull - 4x5
Medium grip chin ups - 4 x 12-10 reps
DB Pullovers - 4 x 12- 8 reps
Bench Press - 8 x 5 reps
I think I will miss arms and shoulders tomorrow and do legs instead, have Tuesday off and then start again...
I did promise myself to keep shoulder work (pushing) to a minimum, though..
Wide Grip Pull Ups (to front) - 5 x 12-8 reps
BB BOR - 4 x 12-8 reps
T-Bar Row - 4 x 12-10 reps
Seated Pulley Row - 4 x 12 reps
Rack Pull - 4x5
Medium grip chin ups - 4 x 12-10 reps
DB Pullovers - 4 x 12- 8 reps
Bench Press - 8 x 5 reps
I think I will miss arms and shoulders tomorrow and do legs instead, have Tuesday off and then start again...
I did legs (abbreviated..) and arms today, not directly training shoulders, as I need to lay off them for a few days..
Squats - 5 x 10-5 reps (10/10/10/8/5)
Hamstring Curls - 4 x 14-10 reps
Calf Raises - 5 x 15 reps (these are working, calves getting noticeably bigger with regular training, complete with showing veins I never knew I had!)
Superset:
Close grip bench Press - 5 x 12-6 reps
Standing EZ Bar Curls - 5 x 12-8 reps
Superset:
Seated Triceps Extensions - 4 x 12-10 reps
Reverse Curl - 4 x 12-8 reps
Superset:
Weighted Dips - 4 x 12 reps
Incline DB Curls - 4 x 12-8 reps
I ordered a T-Bar attachment off amazon:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000A6V3UA/ref...
But I have just noticed a gaping hole at one of the welding points - would this be OK when using 70-100kg? I am not sure!
Wasn't that cheap, too!
Squats - 5 x 10-5 reps (10/10/10/8/5)
Hamstring Curls - 4 x 14-10 reps
Calf Raises - 5 x 15 reps (these are working, calves getting noticeably bigger with regular training, complete with showing veins I never knew I had!)
Superset:
Close grip bench Press - 5 x 12-6 reps
Standing EZ Bar Curls - 5 x 12-8 reps
Superset:
Seated Triceps Extensions - 4 x 12-10 reps
Reverse Curl - 4 x 12-8 reps
Superset:
Weighted Dips - 4 x 12 reps
Incline DB Curls - 4 x 12-8 reps
I ordered a T-Bar attachment off amazon:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000A6V3UA/ref...
But I have just noticed a gaping hole at one of the welding points - would this be OK when using 70-100kg? I am not sure!
Wasn't that cheap, too!
Edited by chris watton on Monday 2nd May 16:21
chris watton said:
I did legs (abbreviated..) and arms today, not directly training shoulders, as I need to lay off them for a few days..
Squats - 5 x 10-5 reps (10/10/10/8/5)
Hamstring Curls - 4 x 14-10 reps
Calf Raises - 5 x 15 reps (these are working, calves getting noticeably bigger with regular training, complete with showing veins I never knew I had!)
Superset:
Close grip bench Press - 5 x 12-6 reps
Standing EZ Bar Curls - 5 x 12-8 reps
Superset:
Seated Triceps Extensions - 4 x 12-10 reps
Reverse Curl - 4 x 12-8 reps
Superset:
Weighted Dips - 4 x 12 reps
Incline DB Curls - 4 x 12-8 reps
I ordered a T-Bar attachment off amazon:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000A6V3UA/ref...
But I have just noticed a gaping hole at one of the welding points - would this be OK when using 70-100kg? I am not sure!
send that POS back. it will probably break-not good when pulling weightSquats - 5 x 10-5 reps (10/10/10/8/5)
Hamstring Curls - 4 x 14-10 reps
Calf Raises - 5 x 15 reps (these are working, calves getting noticeably bigger with regular training, complete with showing veins I never knew I had!)
Superset:
Close grip bench Press - 5 x 12-6 reps
Standing EZ Bar Curls - 5 x 12-8 reps
Superset:
Seated Triceps Extensions - 4 x 12-10 reps
Reverse Curl - 4 x 12-8 reps
Superset:
Weighted Dips - 4 x 12 reps
Incline DB Curls - 4 x 12-8 reps
I ordered a T-Bar attachment off amazon:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000A6V3UA/ref...
But I have just noticed a gaping hole at one of the welding points - would this be OK when using 70-100kg? I am not sure!
Great session tonight at the gym - new bench pr at 140kg for 2 reps. Smashes the old one by I think 4kg, so big improvement. I did set myself a target of 150kg by the end of the year, so on track. Fairly pleased with my condition, a little bit fatter than I was earlier in the year, but frankly I don't care. Bodyweight hovering around 76kg.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BEwYNnVMfy4/?taken-by=...
Planning to have a crack at this in the next couple of weeks - http://www.everesting.cc/the-rules/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BEwYNnVMfy4/?taken-by=...
Planning to have a crack at this in the next couple of weeks - http://www.everesting.cc/the-rules/
Pulse said:
This was the only thing which showed up on my bloods - dehydrated (slightly). It's odd though, because I haven't changed my routine, and drink a LOT during the day, albeit in (caffeine free) herbal tea.
Good example of it today. Haven't been to the gym since Monday, but been shifting stuff clearing out a house all day long. Got quite the bad headache now!
I'm going to train through it, back to it on Monday. I'll then see what the CT brings, if anything.
Just as a quick update (in case anyone was interested), I went back to the gym yesterday. Got a small headache again at the start, but not as bad as normally. Persevered, and it went away (pretty much). No pills had to be taken afterwards, and only a small aching head after (very minor - was still able to function, whereas before I had to go to bed afterwards!).Good example of it today. Haven't been to the gym since Monday, but been shifting stuff clearing out a house all day long. Got quite the bad headache now!
I'm going to train through it, back to it on Monday. I'll then see what the CT brings, if anything.
I did get another interesting problem though. I trained as hard as I normally would, and just as I was finishing, I felt seriously sick and had to stop and lay down! I put that down to having a couple of weeks off, and my body thinking "WTF?". Also during, as I hit my chest for a second time, my whole body was shaking as I was doing the reps. Put that down to the same...
What do people think? Nothing to worry about in the latter part of my post is there?
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