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MisterCornell

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I go to the gymn about 2-3 times a week. I do 20-25 minutes of cardio exercises after my workout. I used to do stair steppers, elipticals, etc. but these days I have taken up running. I was never a great distance runner when I was a kid, and it's definitely much more of a workout than using the ellipticals or stair steppers for me.

When I run, I often develop a pain in my abdomen below my ribs after 5-10 minutes. Today it got to be pretty bad and I had to end my run after 10 minutes. Is this something I should see a doctor for?
 
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That's called "conditioning" - but then again, if it's only after 10 minutes, it's probably that you're one of them people who need to warm up a *lot* more than others.

But then again, I'm no doctor - go see a physical fitness instructor (at the least, if not a doc) and ask him/her/it.
 
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it's called a "side sticker." i used to get them during cross country practice/meets all the time. just block out the pain an keep going. it will go away when you stop.
 
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While we're on the subject, is it normal to get an elevated heart rate while weightlifting? After 10 reps of any major exercise like bench presses my heart rate goes up, and I have to wait about 2 minutes for it to go back down again so I can do the next set.
 
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Originally posted by: MisterCornell
While we're on the subject, is it normal to get an elevated heart rate while weightlifting? After 10 reps of any major exercise like bench presses my heart rate goes up, and I have to wait about 2 minutes for it to go back down again so I can do the next set.
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why do you have to wait for your heart rate to go back down? do you get lightheaded? if not, you should be able to continue with your elevated heart rate.

i mean, you are working out, so you should expect your heart rate to be higher.
 
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Originally posted by: MisterCornell
Yes, I do get slightly lightheaded. Don't want to drop weights on myself :confused:
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Something's up with your blood flow, then, because that shouldn't happen for just 1-2 sets.

Find a masseuse, I guess? I'm sure a few ATOTers could recommend one. :D
 
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Originally posted by: Jehovah
Maybe you hold your breath while weightlifting?
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Also a possibility. You should be breathing in and out in long, deep breaths with each weight motion.
 
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From your responses it seems like you may either have cardiovascular problems (medical) or you are just way out of shape. If the latter is the case, you may be going too hard, too soon. It may help if you tone down your exercise routine to match your conditioning level. Trying to do much more than you are capable of is a good precursor to injury.
 
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Originally posted by: MisterCornell
Yes, I do get slightly lightheaded. Don't want to drop weights on myself :confused:
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when i used to lift, i tended to get light-headed. actually, i almost passed out once. but i learned a few lessons and most of the issues went away.

azazyel is right about the banana.

also, if you are currently drinking water during your workout i would recommend that you switch to gatorade or powerade.

and like Jehovah said, breathing is very important when you are lifting. if you hold your breath at all, you'll start to get a head rush.
 
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