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Everybody understands that training regularly is something that you have to do if you expect to lose weight. It does not matter what other folks might say; you cannot lose weight just by sitting around. What not a many people understand, however, is that occasionally working out can literally be a pain. You're probably already prepared for things like muscle aches and backaches and joint soreness but are you ready for the exercise induced headache? Unfortunately plenty of people suffer from exercise caused headaches but, thankfully, there is plenty you can to do treat and prevent them. Here is the way to achieve that.
Drink lots of water--you possibly already know that this is important to do regularly but it starts to get even more important when you exercise. Headaches tend to be a result of being dehydrated and dehydration will surely manifest after a workout, especially if you work up a good sweat (sweat drains the body's water). Drinking enough water before, during and after your training can do quite a lot to help you prevent the onset of a headache after your workout. This can even help you get rid of the headaches that turn up after the workout has been finished for a while too.
Make sure you perform an intensive warm up and cool down. Just starting an exercise routine can shock your system-blood will start rushing to the places you are working which takes it away from your brain and that can lead to the onset of a headache. When you complete an intensive warm up, your body will be able to gradually raise the blood flow to the areas that need it and then redistribute it back during your cool down which gives the brain time to adapt to the flow changes.
Practice correct breathing tactics during your workouts and weight liftings. The brain needs continuous oxygen to be able to perform correctly and to survive. Most of us instinctively hold our breath whenever we are performing something difficult but that just decreases the oxygen that is available for your brain. By exercising good breathing you keep the brain provided with adequate oxygen which enable it to ward off headaches.
If you see that you are suffering from headaches regularly and nothing that you are trying is reducing them or helping you keep them away, it is time to talk to your doctor. If your workouts or eating habits are contributing to your regular headaches then your medical professional will be able to help you figure this out. It is possible that you might will need medication to keep the headaches at bay. Your doctor will be able to help you figure out how to continue exercising and losing weight without having to fight off headaches.
None of us hopes to experience a headache; we do almost everything we can to keep them away. The best part is that there isn't a reason to simply suffer through them. With the proper preparing and know-how, it is possible to avoid exercise induced headaches completely!
