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"Feeling dizzy or lightheaded during a workout could mean that you are not breathing correctly and that you are over-exerting yourself. It's a sign that you're not getting enough oxygen to your brain," says Zoeller. Yawning is an early sign that you're not getting enough air, too. It's your body's way of pulling in as much as possible.
The fix is to be purposeful about your breathing and to even incorporate it as part of your workout. For example, breathe in as you lift the dumbbell and breath out as you lower it. Or, breath in deeply for two counts of a run and then out for two.
"Also, work on listening to what your body is feeling," advises Zoeller. "If you begin to feel lightheaded then take a break, drink water, or practice square breath to bring your breath back to a normal state. To execute square breath, take a moment to close your eyes and visualize the four sides of a box. While you practice this breathing exercise, visualize tracing a box with your mind's eye as you breathe. Breath in for a count of four, hold your breath for a count of four, exhale for a count of four, and hold your breath for a count of four."
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