Thread: nauseous while working out

What were you working out? Legs? If so, I get sick doing legs sometimes. But if not, then it's a problem. How much are you lifting? I would suggest going to see a doctor. Maybe you're lacking something, vitamins, etc. I dunno. Definitely get it checked out, because it would not do you any good to be lifting and passout and drop a 80lb dumbell on your face!!

Slow down. No rest or 10 second rest isn't doing you any good. You're exhausting your system before your muscles. Take more time between sets, drink some water, catch your breath.

Originally posted by Belial
Slow down. No rest or 10 second rest isn't doing you any good. You're exhausting your system before your muscles. Take more time between sets, drink some water, catch your breath.

Ditto

10 sec rest are good every once in a while but doing it set after set is not a good idea. I understand you though if I have a pump goin I want to bust out set after set. God I love weightlifting.

Yeah, i agree with all that is said, but what are you eating proir to your workout and how soon before?

what is your pre-workout meal and how long before the training session is it consumed ?

I used to suffer from the same problem until I increased the amont of carbs in my pre-workout meal.

I don't have a pre-workout meal. I'll have a cup of coffee around 5:30-6:00, a protein shake at 6:30 then to the gym around 8:30-9:00. I've heard that working out on an empty stomach will promote more fat loss.

Since I can't work out during the week as I get home at 8:30, I do split body workouts on the weekend. Usually after doing 4 sets of leg presses, leg extensions, pec dec, and shoulder presses, I get the woozies then have to stop. I haven't had this prob before until I took like a 6 week hiatus. I just had a complete physical mid October and all is A-ok.

Also, are you using any supplements?? I found when I used Yohimbe (1000 mgs) that I would get very nauseous afterwards.

you must eat. if you go in without eating, you're just asking for problems. doing cardio before eating may help promote fat loss, but if you're weight training, you need to eat. what's more important? eating..or risking smacking yourself in the face with the bar while benching???

Originally posted by freeman1504


you must eat. if you go in without eating, you're just asking for problems. doing cardio before eating may help promote fat loss, but if you're weight training, you need to eat. what's more important? eating..or risking smacking yourself in the face with the bar while benching???

Although I don't recommend it and it goes against all beliefs but there are times that I train with weights not conuming protein or food, but I don't get nauseous. I basically supplement with 1-Test, Clenbuterx and other things so I guess I am lucky. I know though, after that workout and within 20 mins protein is CONSUMED!!!!

damn, you just work too much.

Originally posted by twarrior
I have been working out 4-5 times a week for the last 10 months. I recently retired from the military and have a new job. I'm on the road/office from 530am until 8:00 at night M-F. I didn't work out for about a month, then started to lift on Sat/Sun. The problem is, after working out for about 20-30 minutes, I get nausea, light headed, dizzy and near blackouts forcing me to quit the workout. I go back on Sunday to finish the rest of my body parts (I do upper on Sat, Lower+back on Sun)and the same thing. I'm always balls to the wall. No rst or 10 seconds between sets. Am I tryin to hard to catch up for lost workouts??? Do I need to slow down and work back up to where I was before???

Absolutely, take it slower. I,,,being much like you find that easier said then done but you need to slow down. Also the lack of rest is more of a cardio workout. Your not going to get the most bang from your buck that way if your goal is to regain size and strength that you may have lost. My advise is 1 1/2 mins to 2 mins between working sets and 1 minute after a warmup. Come back Slow Twarriior and you will see the difference. The blackouts etc will cease.

Thanks for all the info/help. I'll be doing another full body workout this weekend. I'll have my 1/2 cup oatmeal 1 hour before and my protein/creatine right after.

I bring a carb drink with me, and this gets rid of these issues, at least for me.

Ripped Fuel Drinks has 26g of Carbs along with Ephedra and I'm unsure of the protein content but that is a good suggestion, Mudge!!

But of course Carb drinks could be his solution!!!

Thats about the content of what I take with me, in 3 cups of cold water. Seems to work quite well, plus I like a sip of something between nearly every set anyway.

I bought a bucket of "Cytosport Cytomax", 4.5 pounds and the breakdown is:

Sodium 100mg
Potassium 110mg
Carbs 20g (25g scoop)

100% Vit C
40% Chromium
"No Sucrose"

82 servings per container, I usuaully use one scoop so I guess I'm usually 20g carbs, I've found that I dont really need a rounded or heaping scoop but I used to do that, plus I dont like too sweet a drink, and it doesn't taste the best at high concentrations either (not quite as good as gatorade). I've mixed it before with gatorade but for now its just plain jane, I believe it was $20 maybe $25.

Damn Dave, I haven't been around much but last I saw you were about to hit 10k posts LoL, now look at you...

Ok, I just noticed, 10 second resting? Do some aerobics if you want to burn some calories that way, otherwise forget lifting heavy if your taking "no rest periods". 30 seconds whups my ass, for 'bodybuildin' I prefer 60-120 seconds.

What about ripped fuel capsules? I just got some of those on the recommendation of a friend. He's a big-ass bodybuilder and currently my inspiration! So, I figure, he knows what he's talking about!

Originally posted by Mudge
Thats about the content of what I take with me, in 3 cups of cold water. Seems to work quite well, plus I like a sip of something between nearly every set anyway.

I bought a bucket of "Cytosport Cytomax", 4.5 pounds and the breakdown is:

Sodium 100mg
Potassium 110mg
Carbs 20g (25g scoop)

100% Vit C
40% Chromium
"No Sucrose"

I was given a big thing of Cytomax and it tasted pretty good. It tasted like tea and yes it was quite sweet. The one thing I didn't need was carbs but if I ever need them I know what to drink in a form of a powder!

Originally posted by freeman1504
What about ripped fuel capsules? I just got some of those on the recommendation of a friend. He's a big-ass bodybuilder and currently my inspiration! So, I figure, he knows what he's talking about!

If your questioning the product Ripped Fuel, I believe the capsules are not the same as the drinks. The capsules are comprised of:

MaHuang Ext. w/20% Alkaloids
Guarana Ext. (22% caffeine)
L-Carnitine
Chromium (picolinate)

Whereas the drinks have some Carb properties... I was forced to drink these while on the road and saw the ingredients when it was too late (I had drank a weeks worth!) and was, I guess you could say, "ripped mad!" Extra Carbs is NOT what I needed. So, if your looking for extra carbs, I would use this as the VERY last resort. I'd much rather eat Broccoli and potatoes!

Just my opinion.

I would ingest about 50 grams of simple sugars and around 30 grams of whey before training

Right now, 1.5 hr before my workout I'm having Lean Beef and 1/2 cup rice... take some ECA within 15 mins of my workout and coffee to boost energy further and then I'm rocking! Oops, I forget the 1 Test supplement!

Originally posted by davidjasondean
If your questioning the product Ripped Fuel, I believe the capsules are not the same as the drinks. The capsules are comprised of:

MaHuang Ext. w/20% Alkaloids
Guarana Ext. (22% caffeine)
L-Carnitine
Chromium (picolinate)

Whereas the drinks have some Carb properties... I was forced to drink these while on the road and saw the ingredients when it was too late (I had drank a weeks worth!) and was, I guess you could say, "ripped mad!" Extra Carbs is NOT what I needed. So, if your looking for extra carbs, I would use this as the VERY last resort. I'd much rather eat Broccoli and potatoes!

Just my opinion.

well, would it be good, or beneficial to take ripped fuel caps prior to lifting? My friend does for a boost. He's a helluva lot stronger than I lol....one day damnit..one day...

Originally posted by freeman1504
well, would it be good, or beneficial to take ripped fuel caps prior to lifting? My friend does for a boost. He's a helluva lot stronger than I lol....one day damnit..one day...

Although I'm unaware of your size but if your trim, looking to pack on size and add strength then I would do more powerlifting movements... do that for two months

Like do rep ranges of 5 to 8 reps.... eat big but smart of course.

It takes more concentration, psyche and effort and I believe this is a great formula rather than what supplement or powder is more effective.

Now, I won't sit here and tell you not to take ECA type stack or a 1 Test type supplement because I would be a hypocrite! Based on it being legal and available I believe it wouldn't hurt and I it works!!! But you have to be very careful with the ECA products!! (No HEART ATTACKS PLEASE!!!) So this leads to Ripped Fuel pills or whatever and will it help? Maybe, but I would much rather see you do it with raw strength! One of the KIDS I trained with (19 yrs old and natural) weighs in about 180 lbs... is benching almost 300, using 105 lbs DB's for bench, Military pressing 85 lbs DB's etc.

Thanks David. I'm just now starting to do more of a power/rep routine. I dont' generally have a lifting partner at my gym, but when I lifted with my big friend phil, he told me that as long as I get 3-4 sets and I can get at least 5 reps, then I'm good...it'll help strength-wise. My biggest weakness is bench...a lot of that is not having a partner/spotter..but I will prevail. And whenever you get over this way, maybe we can lift together and you can give me advice/pointers/encouragement/inspiration

Originally posted by freeman1504
Thanks David. I'm just now starting to do more of a power/rep routine. I dont' generally have a lifting partner at my gym, but when I lifted with my big friend phil, he told me that as long as I get 3-4 sets and I can get at least 5 reps, then I'm good...it'll help strength-wise. My biggest weakness is bench...a lot of that is not having a partner/spotter..but I will prevail. And whenever you get over this way, maybe we can lift together and you can give me advice/pointers/encouragement/inspiration

I believe your good to go also with what Phil suggested! BTW, don't think that if you use the Smith Machine that your cheating yourself. Hey, it's a great spotter and you can lift mounds of weight but know in the back of your mind that when you switch to BB or DB that if your not pushing the same weight DOES not mean you are weaker or wimpier.... just seperate it from the other two weight types and remember what you did last on the smith machine.

Sometimes on a mass program/Powerlifting.... many movements are NOT necessary! For Example some would do this as a routine.

Shoulders

(Group 1)
Military Press
Side Delts
Rear Delts
Front dlets

(Group 2)
Shrugs
Upright rows

Did I miss anything??? Well, in a power lifting scheme one would pick two and maybe sometimes 3 and then 1 from the other group.

I can't forget Power cleans but that is something I elected not to do when power training/lifting and again... It was just my preference.

As for when I get up there.... sure, we can workout together... but keep in mind.... no BS are talking about stupid crap and mostly... no staring at the women! When we do cardio then. that's different. BTW, where are you working out? I usually go to Gold's in Tuskawilla or Altamonte Springs. The only time I would actually stop is if SHE IS DROP DEAD GORGEOUS!
And, just to let you know, while I was working out with Deeann Donovan in her gym in NY, I didn't shoot the breeze or talk BS with her until afterwards...... Remember, concentration and psyche & Effort is what is needed!!!

absolutely! focus focus focus!
I don't let them females side-track me. already happened once! hahaha

I usually train at UCF in their brand new gym/fitness center. It's pretty good...not great. So, we would have to work something out. but, it shall be a blast!

Aaahhh... I haven't been to UCF for years...... well, I CAN get you into Gold's in Tuskawilla if you want just for a change of environment!

sure...I could always use a change of environment...how much? I'm kind of a broke-ass college kid here! lol