Signs You Should Stop Exercising Immediately

 

Physical activity is one of the most effective ways to ward off heart disease and stroke, two of the top causes of death in the world.However, there are times when exercise can potentially be detrimental to your health. Some signs include;

Chest Pain, Pressure, Discomfort This is probably the most severe warning sign of them all. While a heart attack is somewhat rare during exercise, it is possible to occur to someone who has an underlying heart disease. The problem with this is most people are unaware of any issues until these warning signs appear.Experiencing these symptoms during a workout session is the sign to stop immediately and seek medical attention.

Feeling the burn This means that lactic acid, which is produced when the body breaks down carbohydrates to use for energy, is making your muscles acidic. Even though this is necessary to increase muscle strength and endurance, it is recommended that as soon as you feel the burning sensation, you begin exercising at a very low intensity until the burn disappears and then gradually increase the intensity again. Repeat this process throughout your workout.

Pain or tenderness that doesn’t go away.

If you feel even the slightest pain or tenderness in a specific spot while exercising, stop for the day to protect yourself from getting an overuse injury to a bone, tendon or ligament. Don’t resume exercising until the pain or tenderness is completely gone.

Chills, headache, severe muscle burning or blurred vision. These symptoms mean that you could be having a heat stroke a potentially fatal condition. Your body temperature could be so high that you will need to be cooled right away to prevent brain damage so stop exercising immediately.