More specifically: light-headedness from getting up too fast. A year ago I started working out (resistance training and cardio) and lost about 30kg. I feel like I’m in the best shape of my life now, but for some reason it feels like the instances of feeling light-headed after standing up from a lying or sitting position have increased tenfold. How come?
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OP, you most likely have corrected (lowered) your blood pressure through getting much fitter. When you stand up quickly, it momentarily drops your BP as your body needs a second to catch up and correct this. You are also probably now more able to get up from laying / standing much more easily, exacerbating this too.
Check your resting heart rate, check your BP and if these are fine you most likely dont have anything to worry about
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