Q: how common is it to not lose weight after exercising every day?

More out < in, Yes!: Burning more calories than one takes in will certainly lead to weight loss.

Q: is it normal to have a headache for 3 days after exercising too hard?

Possible, not normal: If you have a history of migraines, overexertion may trigger one, and migraines sometimes last several days. If this were the case and you experienced a typical migraine, than i would advise less intense exercise. However, i would not usually expect exercise, even overexertion to cause persistant head pain. Talk this over with a doctor to see if more evaluation is needed.

Q: suffering from extreme dizziness after exercising, what could that mean?

Consult a physician: Most exercise programs have the helpful comments that 'any exercise program should begin by consulting with your physician'. Getting a workup from your doctor may help determine if you are ready for certain types of exercise or need a more modified program.

Question 1

what should you eat after exercising?

Accepted Answer

1: After exercising, you should probably just drink fluids.  Wait one hour before consuming any food, so that the body has a chance to calm down and assimilate the food you eat.  The trick is to eat properly so that when you exercise, you burn fat and make muscle!

Question 2

should i stretch before or after exercising ?

Accepted Answer

Good question: Most trainers will recommend stretching before exercise. There was a recent study however that looked at stretching before exercise. It found the most injuries in patients who did not stretch regularly but did for the study and patients that do stretch regularly but not for the study. The ones who do not stretch and the ones who do and stuck to their routine were least injured.

Question 3

why does my eyesight become blurry after exercising?

Accepted Answer

Pigment: One cause can be pigment diffusion syndrome when pigment is liberated into the anterior chamber of the eye, causing blur after exercise. Your ophthalmologist can make the determination.Also he can recommend any follow up for this or to investigate any other causes.

Question 4

is it normal to feel really cold after exercising? what does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

Over doing: May be you went beyond your level of capability 
over doing can cause can cause low BP which is probable cause for the feeling.

Question 5

gained 3-5 pounds after exercising for a month. would i expect the same if i keep it up another month?

Accepted Answer

Encourage you: To consider taking measurements rather then weight. This is because you may be gaining muscle and losing fat - that would be a positive. However, because muscle weighs more than fat - you could actually gain weight initially.

Question 6

why do i feel nauseous after exercising?

Accepted Answer

Hydrate, food, acid: You may be feeling sick to you stomach for a multitude of reasons.  You may not have enough food in your system for the activity you are performing.  Secondly, you may not be well hydrated which can also make you feel nauseous.  Lastly, you may have an excess build up of Lactic Acid in your system from a tough workout and thus you need to refuel, rehydrate and rest.

Question 7

what is best way to cool off after exercising in the heat?

Accepted Answer

Shade, cool down: A key is drinking cool water since sweating is an attempt to reduce skin temperature and ingesting cool water not only rehydrates but helps lower temperature. Find some shade (or ac) and take a gentle walk about to ease your heart rate and temp lower gradually.

Question 8

how common is it to not lose weight after exercising every day?

Accepted Answer

More out < in, Yes!: Burning more calories than one takes in will certainly lead to weight loss.

Question 9

is it normal to have a headache for 3 days after exercising too hard?

Accepted Answer

Possible, not normal: If you have a history of migraines, overexertion may trigger one, and migraines sometimes last several days. If this were the case and you experienced a typical migraine, than i would advise less intense exercise. However, i would not usually expect exercise, even overexertion to cause persistant head pain. Talk this over with a doctor to see if more evaluation is needed.

Question 10

suffering from extreme dizziness after exercising, what could that mean?

Accepted Answer

Consult a physician: Most exercise programs have the helpful comments that 'any exercise program should begin by consulting with your physician'.  Getting a workup from your doctor may help determine if you are ready for certain types of exercise or need a more modified program.

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