Almost fainted at the gym today...

Cold Iron · 08-25-2004, 06:31 PM

holy shit. here's the lo down

pre WO i dosed my usual 5ml REDLINE and headed over to the gym. i warmed up with some b-ball, about 15 mins of shooting around, built up a lil sweat. Then i went out and started my routine. i did like 15 singles of deads all the while sweat dripping off me onto the floor like crazy. then i went over to do some pullups. right after my first set, i came down and my head was spinning and then my heart started going like crazy. at this time i also got a pain in my left side. so i just paced around the place, looking for some cool air somewhere. i tried going outside but it was humid as a mother f'er. so i finished up my water and drove home.

my guess is dehydration. i know thermo's elevate heart rate and core temp but the thing is was that i downed 2 big glasses before i left for the gym and drank 500ml while i was htere, before this happened.

what do you guys think? also, i want to go back to the gym and finish my WO. do you think if i waited 1hr till the redline wore off and such, that it would be ok? or should i just pack it in till tomorrow?

thx

**Pirate!** · 08-25-2004, 06:37 PM

Sounds like dehydration. You should start loading your body up with water two hours before strenuous activities and drink periodically throughout.

Luke9583 · 08-25-2004, 07:24 PM

That's what I feel like after drinking a cup of coffee after takin' ephedra

gococksDJS · 08-25-2004, 08:08 PM

I used to have this problem a lot while doing heavy squats. After a set I would get real light headed and would have to sit down, but i started drinking 3 big glasses of water right befor I go to the gym, and i drink a carb drink while lifting and it doesn't happen anymore

Cold Iron · 08-25-2004, 08:44 PM

ya i think that might of played a role too. that is, me doing heavy deads. i was doing 70lbs more today doing singles, than im usually working with
(for sets) and i caught myself not breathing properly a couple times.

ya and i decided not to go back, ill just pick up where i was tomoroow

08-25-2004, 06:31 PM	#1
Cold Iron High $ociety Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: ONtario Posts: 1,616	Almost fainted at the gym today... BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com holy shit. here's the lo down pre WO i dosed my usual 5ml REDLINE and headed over to the gym. i warmed up with some b-ball, about 15 mins of shooting around, built up a lil sweat. Then i went out and started my routine. i did like 15 singles of deads all the while sweat dripping off me onto the floor like crazy. then i went over to do some pullups. right after my first set, i came down and my head was spinning and then my heart started going like crazy. at this time i also got a pain in my left side. so i just paced around the place, looking for some cool air somewhere. i tried going outside but it was humid as a mother f'er. so i finished up my water and drove home. my guess is dehydration. i know thermo's elevate heart rate and core temp but the thing is was that i downed 2 big glasses before i left for the gym and drank 500ml while i was htere, before this happened. what do you guys think? also, i want to go back to the gym and finish my WO. do you think if i waited 1hr till the redline wore off and such, that it would be ok? or should i just pack it in till tomorrow? thx

08-25-2004, 07:24 PM	#3
Luke9583 Lucky Luke Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: idaho Posts: 5,390 Photos: 9	That's what I feel like after drinking a cup of coffee after takin' ephedra
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08-25-2004, 08:08 PM	#4
gococksDJS RIP Foreman Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 6,002	I used to have this problem a lot while doing heavy squats. After a set I would get real light headed and would have to sit down, but i started drinking 3 big glasses of water right befor I go to the gym, and i drink a carb drink while lifting and it doesn't happen anymore
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08-25-2004, 08:44 PM	#5
Cold Iron High $ociety Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: ONtario Posts: 1,616	ya i think that might of played a role too. that is, me doing heavy deads. i was doing 70lbs more today doing singles, than im usually working with (for sets) and i caught myself not breathing properly a couple times. ya and i decided not to go back, ill just pick up where i was tomoroow