People tell you that exercise should make you feel beautiful, luminescent, transcendental, right? So why do you get these weird aches, pains, itches, and dizzies? Here are some common things that we experience when we exercise, and how to deal with them.
- You’re itchy. This is because your blood is pumping to the muscles you’re working. Your capillaries are expanding, and your brain thinks it’s an itch. This will go away if you exercise regularly. But if this becomes hives or welts, talk to your doctor, as you may be having an allergic reaction.
- You get nauseated—or actually barf. When you exercise, especially if you’re doing something high-impact like running, your organs are getting jostled, and your stomach may not be used to it. Vomiting occasionally is fine, just be sure to hydrate. Avoid eating too much fiber before a workout and experiment with different fluids to see which ones can settle your stomach.
- You’re regularly dizzy. You’re probably experiencing vertigo, which occurs when blood pools in your legs or when you stop exercising too quickly. It’s more likely to happen if you’re in good shape, or if you’re dehydrated. This is why a cool-down is so important. It keeps you moving so your body can reset itself and start pushing more blood back to the heart. And when in doubt, hydrate.
- Your eyes and nose are running. This is most likely because exercise opens up your blood vessels in your sinuses. If you feel allergy-level symptoms, go see a doctor to see if you do have exercise induced allergies. ##MN_RESP##
- Your can’t feel your toes. You probably don’t have well-fitting shoes, or you’ve tied them too tight. Either way, they’re pressing down on one area of your foot and there’s not enough blood getting to your toes. You can either try wiggling your toes during exercise or going into a running shoe store and making sure you have properly fitting shoes.
Exercise may not always be glamorous, but if you’re working hard and using proper technique, that’s all that matters.
