Why yawning during workout?

lernr · 08-17-2005, 11:49 AM

Hi all

whenever I work out i start yawning like there's no tomorrow. Does anyone know the reason?

(when I work out too hard i just almost collapse, turn white, get blurred vision, all the good stuff, but haven't puked yet and it doesn't happen very often anyway)

Is yawning a sign i might be working out too hard / not getting enough rest?

Before and after the workout i am not sleepy at all

thanks

$AJ · 08-17-2005, 11:54 AM

the fact you get blurred vision is NOT a good sign

could be

-poor hydration/nutrition
-poor breathing
-something very wrong with your body

Saul77 · 08-17-2005, 11:55 AM

Go see a frickin Dr.

4amWorkouts · 08-17-2005, 12:30 PM

You might be holding your breath during reps. Do you also get headaches?

W8isGR8 · 08-17-2005, 12:38 PM

yawning is your bodies respose to not getting enough oxygen. I'd re-evaluate your breathing pattern during your lifts.

lernr · 08-17-2005, 12:47 PM

i've seen many Drs. one told me if i walk out on him i'd die on the spot hm 15 yrs ago i think... had to sign the waivers and all to get out

of course blurred vision is bad - i've gotten it only a couple of times over the years; some on my friends are ex-olympic gymnasts and they get it too - occasionally; btw, i asked them about the yawning and they could only think of poor ac / stuffy gym though - which is not the cause

$AJ, 4amworkouts: this might be it, i think I do hold my breath and it might be too much (didn't know this could make me sleepy) hydration is ok, but I am 'cutting up' and also eat most after working out / at night because eating too much during the day gets me sleepy and lazy...

thanks

$AJ · 08-17-2005, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lernr

i've seen many Drs. one told me if i walk out on him i'd die on the spot hm 15 yrs ago i think... had to sign the waivers and all to get out

of course blurred vision is bad - i've gotten it only a couple of times over the years; some on my friends are ex-olympic gymnasts and they get it too - occasionally; btw, i asked them about the yawning and they could only think of poor ac / stuffy gym though - which is not the cause

$AJ, 4amworkouts: this might be it, i think I do hold my breath and it might be too much (didn't know this could make me sleepy) hydration is ok, but I am 'cutting up' and also eat most after working out / at night because eating too much during the day gets me sleepy and lazy...

thanks

proper breathing technique (e.g., benching) - inhale, lower the bar, touch chest, as you explode up you exhale. repeat. if it isn't like that, you're breathing wrong.

Flex500 · 08-17-2005, 01:32 PM

proper breathing technique is very important so make sure you have that down. But I wouldn't worry about the actual act of yawning. I yawn all the time.

ArnieRulz · 08-17-2005, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by $AJ

the fact you get blurred vision is NOT a good sign

could be

-poor hydration/nutrition
-poor breathing
-something very wrong with your body

LoL,loved the 'something very wrong with ur body bit'No **** Dr AJ
Sounds to me like it could be due to improper breathing technique when lifting,as everyone else has said.