I enjoy walking and walk for two hours a day so why does going on a treadmill affect me like this,I am 72
2007-03-10 20:55:48 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
No you are not too old. When you have done your work out slow down before stopping completely. This will cool your body down. Then stay still on the treadmill for about 1 minute before getting off. I know this because, not quite 72, I have the same problems.
2007-03-10 22:05:37 · answer #1 · answered by Lolipop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be a sinus infection. Your ears actually provide a large amount of your balance. When you get over this, try standing and plugging your ears, you start to feel a little dizzy. To me it sounds like anemia. (lack of vitamin B12 or Iron) I actually have the same problem, but it's not as often and how bad it is varies. It could also be a lack of sleep. If you wake up tired, it's a sign of sleep deprivation which does cause dizziness. So many people seem to be having the same problem. (The dizziness) I had an EEG(Electroencephalography), EKG(electrocardiogram), blood test, echo cardiogram, corroted daplar, chest X-ray, spine X-ray and I was supposed to have an MRI, but never ended up getting it. Nothing showed any results, but for you it may, so go see your doctor and get a blood test. I'm not sure if this is true, but I heard you can check for anemia by pulling your eyelids down and if they're not red, you have it. I checked myself and found one red one white so I was a little confused and didn't see it as a fit way to tell, but you could put some research into it and check that way. Good luck and hope you feel better!
2016-03-28 23:57:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You work harder on a treadmill than when out walking & the air outside is fresher or you maybe trying too hard to soon
try a slower pace . Have your blood checked for your HB
level if it's below 10 you will get dizzy.HB carrys oxegen arownd the body if the HB is low less oxegen gets to the mussle & the hart has got work harder to compesate for it & then you will get dizzy It hapend to me for 4 years HB was low & i'm 46 now .PS 72 is'nt old you are
as old as you feel & if you feel young in your hart & mind then
you are a young 72
2007-03-10 22:19:57 · answer #3 · answered by FLIPPER 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have your doctor run some blood tests. It could be as simple as a vitamin or nutrient deficiency. I would take it easy until you've seen a doctor though. You sound young and vital and healthy if you're walking two hours a day- that is unless it's taking you two hours to walk from your bed to the bathroom- like that guy on the Carol Burnett show, that shuffled when he walked. What was his name? Tim Conway, I think? Anyway, don't stress yourself out over it. Aging isn't a bad thing- it's stopping aging that really stinks! So until that happens, live happy and live well!
2007-03-10 22:07:33 · answer #4 · answered by Lesley M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put it on the slowest speed, and see if that is OK if it is do that for a few minutes ( 5 ) then after a few days when it seems "easy"make it a little faster or maybe a little longer time, you can not go at full speed strait away even if you are fit and young, it is not to prove you are still up to it, it is to exercise, I am 57 and I had to do some at the hospital once and it is not easy the first couple of times.
2007-03-10 22:02:32 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I come of a treadmill I tend to get dizzy when it stops because of the motion of it moving. Perhaps you need to take it slowly and not push yourself too much start of with a slower pace and building up from there. If you find its occuring regularly maybe you should get it checked out with your Gp just to be on the safe side.
2007-03-11 01:21:30 · answer #6 · answered by sarah_saz26 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check to see if your carbohydrate intake is too low. Carbs are the primary source of energy for the brain and central nervous system. Symptoms that you are approaching a hypoglycemic state include dizziness and shaking. There is a growing problem of people becoming hypoglycemic due to working out on low carb diets (I have personally had to give first aid to 5).
2007-03-10 23:44:56 · answer #7 · answered by fitman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are definately not too old. You just need to work up to it slowly and give your body time to get up to speed.
Your system is not accustomed to the blood flow and oxygen demands yet.
It is generally advisable to talk to a doctor, physical therapist or personal trainer when you start a new exercise program so they can help you plan a gradually increasing program that is tailored to your personal conditions and needs and won't overdo it and tire you out or cause you other problems.
Doing too much too soon is a leading cause of people giving up on exercise programs.
2007-03-10 22:01:52 · answer #8 · answered by Crusader_Magnus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get dizzy for any reason, go to the doctor and get a check-up. There may be something wrong that can be treated quite easily and then you'll feel a lot better. If there's nothing wrong, you can get some expert advice on suitable exercise while you're there.
2007-03-11 13:37:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not your age, thats just a number! My dad bought my mum a treadmill for valentines day and all of our family get dizzy but that is only when we get of it. Try going very slow before you get of it so your muscles get time to cool down,
Hope I helped, good luck!
2007-03-10 22:04:51 · answer #10 · answered by ωєℓѕн 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋