Hidden Benefits Of Body Combat
There I was in Body Combat class the other day, fully charged, kicking and punching and shouting, pushing myself to give my all when it started. That slow rumbling down the pit of my stomach like a volcano waiting to erupt.
At first, it was easy to ignore but then it started to become really uncomfortable. I thought it was because of the 100Plus I had before class, so I pushed on, ignoring the discomfort and instead concentrated on finishing the class, whatever it takes.
Half an hour later I was running out of there before the dizziness, nausea and pain consumes me. By the time I got my ass to the bathroom, I was starting to see the black dots in front of my eyes.
Well, the volcano did erupt. Don’t mess with Mother Nature!
So this gets me wondering. Does all that punching, kicking and shouting somehow stimulate the bowels as well? Are there other benefits to Body Combat besides a good cardio workout that we haven’t realized yet?
Considering that this is probably like the fourth time this has happened to me, it’s worth looking into. I mean, I don’t experience this during Body Step, no matter how tough it is.
Hmmm…
March 31st, 2009 at 9:03 am
Hmmm….I don’t think it’s becos of Combat. I think it’s cos of what you ate/didn’t eat. Did you take some food prior to going for Combat?
Due to the high cardio intensity, it’s not advisable for us to start on a 1-hr Combat class on an empty stomach. I usually take an energy bar or a banana or drink a packet of chocolate milk to fill up the stomach before Combat.
If the 100-Plus was all you took prior to Combat, that could be the reason for your discomfort. Try taking an energy bar before class and see if you still experience this discomfort.
Why only in Combat and not Step or Pump? Cos Combat is the highest cardio intensity and can easily zap all our energy if we push ourselves to the limit (meaning punching, kicking and jumping HARD!).
Hope this is only temporary. It sux to be sick after/before working out. Especially if it’s diet related.