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What Causes Dizziness After Heavy Exercises?
Question: have just started doing sit ups and crunches, my head started spinning after five, would you persevere?i NEED TO GET FIT. No problem doing squats or other balance exercises. Have trouble sleeping at night so am willing to try and do some exercises for my large stomach
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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I read your question and i understand your concern. At age of 69 with type 2 diabetes history, situps and crunches more than 5 will eventually give dizziness and spinning and should be avoided. You should start with low exertion exercises like yoga and pilates. Body functions decline with age and at this age with metabolic disorder, heart pumping succumbs and lead to this dizziness when you do sit ups. I would suggest less exertional exercises like jogging or brisk walking. As far as not sleeping is concerned, squatting does not help to get that. Just walk more, jog more, have a regular diet and lifestyle plan and if still a problem use some low dose sleep aid like xanax. You may try other meditation techniques for sleep. Talk to a sleep disorder specialist if the issue persists.
I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Supportive care
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. At age of 69 with type 2 diabetes history, situps and crunches more than 5 will eventually give dizziness and spinning and should be avoided. You should start with low exertion exercises like yoga and pilates. Body functions decline with age and at this age with metabolic disorder, heart pumping succumbs and lead to this dizziness when you do sit ups. I would suggest less exertional exercises like jogging or brisk walking. As far as not sleeping is concerned, squatting does not help to get that. Just walk more, jog more, have a regular diet and lifestyle plan and if still a problem use some low dose sleep aid like xanax. You may try other meditation techniques for sleep. Talk to a sleep disorder specialist if the issue persists.
I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
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