Poor workout recovery
At 54, I find I can just cope with two intense 45-minute workouts a week. In fact, even with lots of good solid protein (tuna, salmon or sardines two times a day), as well as six to eight hours of sleep a night, I still sometimes feel bushed two days after my workout. I often have headaches, even though I try to drink lots of water during my workouts. What am I doing wrong?
Try training less intensely four times a week — robust, yet more lovable workouts — tough, but not harsh. Conditioning, without the max overload . This might be more sensible, valuable and open the door to some intense workouts in the future.
Consider the value of nutrient-packed carbs in your diet. You might be lacking in B-complex, too, as I see no red meat.
You don’t say when you get headaches, but since you’ve mentioned it in the same sentence as drinking water while training, I’m guessing your headaches are coming during the workout. If that’s the case, first step is to pay more attention to your breathing. It sounds as if you’re holding your breath during the heavier lifts. Second step, see a doc, particularly if the headaches are intense… rare but life-threatening brain/vascular problem is possible.
If instinct and common sense don’t resolve the problem, might be time to visit a doctor for a check-up… some blood tests.
Go … God’s strength… DD
Dave Draper - Dave Draper Posted on November 24th, 2007 in Weight Training by Dave Draper