Bodybuilding, Cardiovascular Fitness and Migraines
Did you know some people experience migraine headaches from exercise? Depending on one’s age, these headaches may be induced in older people with angina (chest pain from clogged or blocked aortic arteries). Other migraine sufferers experience headaches from tension. But for the younger set, these mind grinding aches are causes by physical exertion.
For 28-year old, Kelly Borowski, her migraines were triggered by another demon. She had been exercising for more than 10 years. She took kickboxing classes for three months, five days a week when she began to experience migraines at the end of her work out regimen. Although, Kelly was a good weight and in optimal physical health, the headaches began to take a toll on her fitness regimen.
For vast majority of the population suffer from tension headaches that involves, a painful tightness enveloping the head. For athletes, exertional headaches are the most prevalent headaches. These extertional headaches are attributed to an increase in blood pressure in both the brain and arteries of the head. For example, when bodybuilders inhale or hold their breath during the hoist of a heavy load, a migraine or exertional headache is the end-result. The headache is preventable by exhaling during the weight lift and inhaling when the weight is lowered.
During cardiovascular activity, such as jogging, playing tennis, roller blading, basketball, aerobic exercise, biking or any other rigorous physical activity, exertional headaches may be triggered. To prevent the extra exertion or headaches the prescription Indocin can be taken to before exercising.
Bodybuilding fitness breathing tip: To avoid a migraine or an exertional headache NEVER hold your breath while straining to lift a weight or perform an exercise. If the headaches ensue on a regular basis consult your physician.
