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Headache after workout?

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Ulrichamelo · 12/10/2021 19:32

So recently started working out at the gym, I haven’t been for years but loved it once and starting to love it again.
I’m late thirties, maybe carrying some extra lockdown weight but not loads. Lead a pretty active life with waking / cycling etc but never really exercise to the level I do in the gym ( hot sweaty proper exercise!). So this level is quite new but I can see changes, all good. I’m reasonably strong and fairly fit.
I do lots of cardio, some weights. Drink plenty of water, don’t eat anything particularly different on my gym days.
But after exercising , I always wake the following day with an awful headache?
Anyone else experienced this or know why it could be?

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Zeitgei5t · 23/10/2021 21:22

Possibly you might need to replace your electrolytes from sweating? Try having a sports drink afterwards or mixing half a teaspoon of salt and sugar with some fruit juice and water

nbee84 · 23/10/2021 21:36

There was thread about this a couple of months back - worth a read for some advice.

Here

JumpLeadsForTwo · 23/10/2021 21:39

Bit of a random suggestion, but I used up get horrendous headaches after running, and after a while, realised I was drinking milk as I had read that was really good for rehydration. Turns out I am lactose intolerant and the headaches were related to that.

BogRollBOGOF · 24/10/2021 07:30

@JumpLeadsForTwo

Bit of a random suggestion, but I used up get horrendous headaches after running, and after a while, realised I was drinking milk as I had read that was really good for rehydration. Turns out I am lactose intolerant and the headaches were related to that.
That was a big factor in realising I've got a low tolerance to lactose...

I agree about increasing salt around exercise. I'll have something salty before a run so there's plenty to sweat out.

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