A couple of workout/health questions

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Registered: 01-06-2008
A couple of workout/health questions
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Sat, 08-15-2009 - 4:54pm

I have been doing Jillian's 30 day shred for 9 days now. I have noticed a couple of things that I am not sure are normal or not.

1. My calves cramp up like crazy- almost charlie horsish when doing like the jump rope, for example. Is this normal? Is this a potassium issue or just an out of shape issue or something else entirely?

2. In the middle of the night in bed, if I stretch out, my legs cramp and KILL like crazy! both thighs and calves do this- why?

3. Going from the floor (crunches) to standing position is so hard for me due to the extreme dizziness. I have to wait probably 10 extra seconds before starting the next standing exercise or I will seriously fall right over. Is this a blood pressure issue? Serious?

4. I didn't notice anything like this at first, but the last 2 days that I have shredded, my hearing starts to go in and out. The only other times I have experienced this is 1. when I am about to faint (from getting blood taken for example) or 2. when I am laying on a bed or floor, on my stomach and hold my head up (wierd, I know). I am wondering again if this is a blood pressure issue? Anyone else ever have anything similar happen to them?

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!

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Registered: 01-06-2008
Sun, 08-16-2009 - 10:35am
Well at least someone else has heard about the hearing thing! I was starting to think I was the only one. The banana thing seems to be what everyone suggests so maybe I'll try it out. THanks for your reply!!
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Sun, 08-16-2009 - 10:36am
Thank you so much! Maybe I will poke around more often ;)
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Sun, 08-16-2009 - 10:38am
Thanks, Nadine! I wasn't doing too much before I started the shred, however, I have only been doing what I can handle. She tells you to push through the pain, don't stop, etc., but I listen to my body too. If it's too tough, I'll tone it down a little. Maybe I should ask the doc.. .just want I wanted to avoid. Gah! Thank you though so much for your response!
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Sun, 08-16-2009 - 10:48am
Sure hope you do,
We'd love to see you here often .. can only help too :)








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