In the last few weeks I've noticed after about 500m of backstroke or more, when I go upright I get REALLY dizzy. No other stroke has this effect. If I do less than 500 or so, there's really not a problem. Anyone ever had this problem? If so, are there remedies? Would using earplugs help?
I think time out when you are sick depends on lots of things - other medical conditions you have, how severe the particular illness has been, etc.
I really like to keep track of my heart rate. When I am really sick, my resting HR will jump up 30 beats higher than normal. I wait until my resting HR is within 5 -10 beats of normal before I exercise again. I also have asthma, so if I have been sick, I will use a flow meter to be sure that my breathing is within 80% breathing capacity before I exercise. I have found that if I ignore the important numbers I mentioned above, I stress my body, resulting in a much longer recovery and sometimes a relapse of the illness.
I think knowing specific things about your body when it is well versus when you are suffering an illness will serve as the best guide in deciding when to resume exercise. Hope that helps! :)
I think time out when you are sick depends on lots of things - other medical conditions you have, how severe the particular illness has been, etc.
I really like to keep track of my heart rate. When I am really sick, my resting HR will jump up 30 beats higher than normal. I wait until my resting HR is within 5 -10 beats of normal before I exercise again. I also have asthma, so if I have been sick, I will use a flow meter to be sure that my breathing is within 80% breathing capacity before I exercise. I have found that if I ignore the important numbers I mentioned above, I stress my body, resulting in a much longer recovery and sometimes a relapse of the illness.
I think knowing specific things about your body when it is well versus when you are suffering an illness will serve as the best guide in deciding when to resume exercise. Hope that helps! :)
