I have a similar question to the recent "how to build up endurance?" post.
I am 39, good physique and generally athletic all my life: played hockey, tennis, soccer, mountain biking, ski, former pro skateboarder, etc. Most of these were when I was younger though. The athletics I do now don't require as much endurance, you can always quit when you're exhausted (ski, bike, hike, tennis).
Four months ago I started a taekwondo class. I absolutely love it, and it's seriously kicking my ass. I love the workout, I've almost broken some toes, probably will eventually, and getting pretty bruised up. I'm soar all the time but I feel great.
The part I am worried about is sparring. We sometimes spar with 2-minute rounds: constantly bouncing up and down, shuffling you're feet, hands up blocking, throwing kicks and punches, getting hit/kicked. You can't just stop.
Almost every time, I reach a point where I have the reflexive stomach gag and almost vomit. It's like extreme training where you sprint until you puke. It's not exhaustion where I simply fall down, breath heavy. I literally gag, and if I had anything in my stomach I would barf right there. It's a bit stressful. I bow out, and need several minutes to hold it in, recover and regain my composure.
My fitness has improved a lot in the past few months, but the cardio and endurance is a whole separate battle. I can't do treadmills, they bore me to death. Is it an endurance issue? If yes, how can I train for this? Is it diet? I generally do not eat much for several hours before. If anything, yogurt or fruit. Will improved endurance relieve the tendency to gag/puke? Is there a root physiological cause?
I don't know much about serious training or how to deal with this symptom. Thanks for any guidance...
I am 39, good physique and generally athletic all my life: played hockey, tennis, soccer, mountain biking, ski, former pro skateboarder, etc. Most of these were when I was younger though. The athletics I do now don't require as much endurance, you can always quit when you're exhausted (ski, bike, hike, tennis).
Four months ago I started a taekwondo class. I absolutely love it, and it's seriously kicking my ass. I love the workout, I've almost broken some toes, probably will eventually, and getting pretty bruised up. I'm soar all the time but I feel great.
The part I am worried about is sparring. We sometimes spar with 2-minute rounds: constantly bouncing up and down, shuffling you're feet, hands up blocking, throwing kicks and punches, getting hit/kicked. You can't just stop.
Almost every time, I reach a point where I have the reflexive stomach gag and almost vomit. It's like extreme training where you sprint until you puke. It's not exhaustion where I simply fall down, breath heavy. I literally gag, and if I had anything in my stomach I would barf right there. It's a bit stressful. I bow out, and need several minutes to hold it in, recover and regain my composure.
My fitness has improved a lot in the past few months, but the cardio and endurance is a whole separate battle. I can't do treadmills, they bore me to death. Is it an endurance issue? If yes, how can I train for this? Is it diet? I generally do not eat much for several hours before. If anything, yogurt or fruit. Will improved endurance relieve the tendency to gag/puke? Is there a root physiological cause?
I don't know much about serious training or how to deal with this symptom. Thanks for any guidance...