So today was my first real day at the gym. The day before I rode the bike for 45 minutes and that doesn't really count. Today I worked with a trainer on a strength assessment test. We only did about 5 workouts and I past out at the end for a few minutes. They thought it was a blood pressure issue so they were trying to get some circulation but that just made it worse.

I became semi-coherent after about 5 minutes but my vision started to blur. After 15 minutes the blood pressure didn't seem to be the problem and I remembered when I got home after surgery I had the same problem and my wife made me eat Peanut Butter to get my blood sugar up. The trainer brought over some honey and that seemed to do the trick. They still made me sit eat honey and hydrate for the next hour though (I am glad they did).

I am concerned about low blood sugar and passing out again, but I hate to give up core training. I also have tried really hard to cut out carbs and sugars but I don't want to pass out again. I also believe bending and standing really had something to do with it. Normally I get light headed when I stand from a sedentary position.

Does anyone have some nutrition suggestions?

P.S. if you are going to pass out you will want to be at LA Fitness with one of their trainers. I think I would have been screwed anywhere else.

Edited June 15, 201412 yr by Josh2xh

I would like to say that taking a Protein drink with you to the gym is a great idea, and also having a Quest bar as well. Once you start getting that feeling of having low bs you will want to take in the protein. It should help stabilize you and definitely help you feel better. I know it does me.

I haven't tired the quest bars yet. I hear great thing about them though. I have a ton of different kinds of bars ready to go. I just didn't think I should eat them yet. I was told the sugar was too high and they taste too much like a candy bar. But I would prefer not to pass out again.

My wife also suggested taking glucose tablets with me. Bottom line is I need to talk to my Doc.

I sure do have a lot options from this thread. I feel far better prepared for the next time.

Agree with those that say you need to go to the doctor and get examined including a cardio test. Passing out is not normal and you definitely need to be cleared by a physician before going back.

I have an appointment on Wed. But I think I have it nailed. I more than doubled my liquid intake. No more cramps in my calves every morning. No more dizziness when I stand up. I feel great. I just hope the PCP agrees.

Again thank you all for the help.

Agreed - I hope that's all it is.

Quick update...

I went to the gym again today for weight training. I drank and ate a lot the day before and had some carbs for Breakfast so I would have some quick fuel to burn.

I set some good boundaries with the trainer and kept them. I got a good upper body workout and about 45 minutes of good bike work.

The best news... I didn't pass out. ????

Great but what did the doc say? LOL ... I just want to make sure you know there are no lasting issues.

Great but what did the doc say? LOL ... I just want to make sure you know there are no lasting issues.

We went over my food and liquid intake. He took my blood pressure and concluded it was postural hypertension. He Said I need to keep supper hydrated and not bend over until I felt the dizziness subside.

He wasn't overly concerned.

So time had past I I think I figured a solution. I want taking in enough carbohydrates , sodium, liquids. The most important for me was sodium once I upped my salt intake I haven't had any dizziness . I still struggle with consuming enough liquids to avoid dehydration. I'm just glad the dizziness is gone and I'm able to work out pretty hard at the gym