Getting a headache during workouts

[Timber99]

Does anyone ever get a headache during or just after workouts? I find that sometimes when I take a cardio class or do a Cathe cardio, I get a headache! It is only when I am pushing rally hard and get that high during the workout.

I used to think it was b/c I was dehydrated or that I hadn't eaten enough during the day but I have taken steps to make sure this isn't the case and it still happens once in a while!

Anyone else? Or does anyone have suggestions?

 

[cathe4me2]

I think there was a thread just a short while back that asked this question about headaches during workouts. I believe there was some good ideas. Sorry, I don't have the formula for the thread. You might try the search mode to perhaps get more info. Hope this helps and gives you some ideas.

There is lots of headache triggers out there. I have migraines and I sympathize with anyone who gets headaches for any reason.

 

[FitMom]

I don't know if this will apply to you but when I use to get headaches during/after a workout, I finally figured out that I had been holding my breath a lot during the workout. HTH

Alli

 

[shaan]

I am no expert but I have been through it. Someone (a pharmacist) told me that I don't drink enough water and that is why the unexplained headaches.

I laughed at her and said, yah whaterver, considering I used to drink 3L every day.

For the heck of it, I increased my water intake (during the day, not during workout) and voila ... no headaches! Increasing water also helped get rid of my tummy cramps I used to experience initially.

I only sip water to wet my lips during the workout. Can't drink water cause otherwise I feel the water bouncing in my tummy when I jump to high (not good!)

You might try that - increasing water for a week or so and see if you feel any differently.