Pretty much the title. I’ve been training for 5 months, injured for 4 weeks in there - just came off of a 2wk recovery from a knee injury. I’m relatively young, 6ft 175lbs, in pretty decent shape.

But I overexert myself to the point of vomiting nearly every class. It’s frustrating and embarassing.

I’ve started doing more cardio and have improved a lot in that regard, but it doesn’t seem to help at all on the mats. Do I just need to do more cardio? Is there something nutrition-wise that could help? Open to any and all suggestions.

Edit: Thanks everyone for the advice. I will try 1) not try so hard and ask partners to help me with that, 2) advice to talk to my doctor - I have in the past and he wasn’t much help - but it got me to do some research… some medication I’m on can cause hyponatremia, which can cause nausea and vomiting especially after exercise… so I’m going to try a saline solution before/during class and may report back if it works.

Edit 2: took a 3% hypertonic salt solution to class today and it seems to have worked. I asked a higher belt to really push me in a difficult roll after class to test it. Not certain yet, but seems to have fixed the vomiting

  • @DV8English
    3•1 year ago

    Ask trusted training partners to remind you of your breathing if they notice you’re not breathing properly.

    When you know you’re going to roll with someone who will smash you, consciously go into that round with the goal of not tiring out while still defending.

    If you’re still throwing up 5 months in, my first thought is you’re probably hyperventilating as well. So it might be a good idea to go see your doctor. You’ll probably be checked for diabetes I think but your doctor should your primary source for advice I think.

    • ALoafOfBreadOPEnglish
      3•1 year ago

      Hey, your comment got me to do some research - I found that some medicine I’ve been taking actually can cause hyponatremia and some symptoms I’ve had during other exercise are indicative of hyponatremia (severe cramping in addition to nausea/vomiting)… so if I’ve been sweating out a bunch of salt and am on meds that cause hyponatremia, it could actually explain some of this. Thank you, I’m going to try to drink a salt solution before and during class and will report back if it’s a miracle cure or if I’m just a spaz.

      Edit: the salt seems to have done the trick. Going to have to test it again to be sure.