Dizzy After Exercising? Recognize 5 Causes And How To Prevent

Illustration of the cause and how to prevent dizziness after exercising (Freepik/benzoix)

YOGYAKARTA Have you ever felt light or dizzy after exercising? Many people experience a sensation of dizziness or lightness of head after training. But, what is the real cause? How to avoid it?

According to Dr. Caroline Schepker, a sports physiatric expert, is important to differentiate between "twisted" and "light-headed". Dizzy usually feels like a room is spinning or losing its balance, while light-headed is more like a sensation of fainting. Well, if you often feel light-headed after exercising, this is the cause.

One of the most common causes is that the body is forced to work too hard beyond its ability. Especially if you just start exercising or increase the intensity too quickly. Preventing consumption after exercise, reports Mass General Brigham, Wednesday, June 18, increasing the duration or intensity of training gradually. For example, runners should increase their running distance by no more than 10'20% per week.

Lack of fluids can make blood pressure drop, and blood flow to the brain so less smoothly. This makes the head feel light. How to prevent a sensation of fainting after exercise, make sure to drink enough water all day long, not just before exercise. Dr. Schepker recommends at least 2 liters per day, or more if you exercise heavily. Electrolyte drinks only need to be practiced in more than 90 minutes or in hot weather.

When we focus on exercise, we sometimes forget to breathe properly. Some even unconsciously hold their breath when lifting a heavy load. So avoid inappropriate breathing patterns. Try breathing from the diaphragm (not from the chest), and don't hold your breath in the middle of intense training.

Especially for people with diabetes or endurance athletes such as marathon runners, declining blood sugar levels can cause a light sensation of the head. Tips prevent it, eat healthy snacks rich in carbohydrates before training. Don't exercise with your stomach empty.

After intense exercise, if you immediately stop suddenly without cooling down, the blood can be collected on your feet and cause supplies to the brain to be disrupted. So it's important to cool down slowly, such as a leisurely walk, before it completely stops.

Apart from knowing the cause of dizziness or the sensation of kliyengan after exercise, it is also important how to act quickly when feeling it. If you experience it, sit down or lie down. As much as possible Leave a little higher than the heart. Then, drink water and eat light snacks.

If possible, a cold compress of the neck or head. It is also important to immediately stop practicing and pay attention to other symptoms such as chest pain or Cadel. Schepker's message, prevention is key and care for your body every day not only when experiencing symptoms of cliyengan or dizziness after exercise.