Running》Stop when you feel palpitations or chest tightness! 8 running signals that remind you to rest!

Maintaining good health is crucial during running workouts. If you feel unwell or the intensity of your run is too high, don't push yourself. Ignoring these signals can lead to more serious health and safety issues. Here are 8 important "stop running signals" to help you protect yourself during exercise.

1. Palpitations
During running, your heart rate naturally increases, but under normal conditions, runners should not feel their heart beating noticeably. Therefore, if you feel palpitations while running, such as a sudden increase, decrease, irregular beats, or a stronger intensity, these abnormal heart rhythms are signals that you should immediately stop and rest.

2. Chest tightness
Faster breathing during running is normal, but if you feel pressure on your heart or a heavy sensation in your chest, or even slight pain, you should immediately stop and rest.

3. Dizziness
If you feel unsteady, dizzy, or lightheaded while running, you should immediately stop running and rest in place.

4. Nausea
If you feel nauseous while running, this indicates that the intensity of the run is too high and has exceeded your physical tolerance, leading to overexertion.

5. Cold sweat
Running is a high-intensity exercise, and you should sweat a lot, but if you experience cold sweat instead of hot sweat, it is an abnormal signal, and you should stop running and keep warm.

6. Cramps
Cramps are usually a warning sign of long-distance running or excessive exertion. While not as dangerous as the above signals, if cramps occur in multiple body parts (not just the thigh or calf), it can be dangerous, and you should seek medical attention immediately.

7. Muscle strain
If you experience muscle strain while running, the pain will gradually worsen. If you don't stop and rest, it could make the injury worse. You should stop immediately and apply ice to the injury.

8. Ankle sprain
Ankle sprains are common injuries in running. Many runners might think it’s fine and continue running, but the next day, they may experience swelling and difficulty walking, sometimes even leading to chronic sprains. Therefore, if you sprain your ankle, stop immediately, apply ice, and bandage the area.