| If you are feeling lightheaded, it is usually due to | | | | cause for concern, it could be an indication of more |
| reduction in supply of oxygen rich blood to the brain. | | | | serious underlying health problem. You should get |
| The supply of oxygen or blood to the brain is | | | | yourself checked to eliminate the possibility of a |
| affected due to low blood pressure or rapid | | | | heart disease. |
| dehydration of the body. However, lightheadedness | | | | The best way to combat this feeling of dizziness and |
| after exercise is invariably caused due to blood | | | | nausea is to ensure that you do not stop your |
| circulation that occurs due to increased pumping | | | | exercise session abruptly. Do some cooling down |
| action of the heart. | | | | before ceasing the exercise. In fact, that is why |
| When you exercise vigorously, the heart beats | | | | health experts advocate warming up and cooling |
| faster than normal. There is more blood being | | | | down exercises prior to and after a workout. |
| pumped into the brain and other parts of the body. | | | | Also, make sure that you keep your body well |
| However, when you stop exercising abruptly, the | | | | hydrated during your workouts. One of the other |
| heart still continues to function in the same manner | | | | main reasons for dizziness and nausea during exercise |
| leading to lightheadedness. This feeling is quite similar | | | | is dehydration. If possible, have a light snack half |
| to vertigo wherein you will experience dizziness and | | | | before you start exercising. In addition, during your |
| nausea. The nausea results because the intestines are | | | | workout, do remember to breathe properly. This will |
| deprived of blood during the exercise session and | | | | ensure that blood supply to different parts of the |
| directed towards the muscles that need it. | | | | body, including the brain, muscles and intestines, is |
| Although lightheadedness after exercising is not a | | | | maintained. |