You always need to be aware of the way your body responds to what you are doing.
This will tell you if you are working at a level that is good for you. This is especially true if you are not used to exercising on a regular basis.
Stop exercising if you have or feel:
- dizzy or lightheaded
- nausea and vomiting
- cold sweat
- shortness of breath that makes talking difficult
- unusual fatigue or extreme exhaustion
- fainting or black-out spells
- your heart is skipping beats or is becoming irregular
- chest pain or pressure, tightness, heaviness, an unusual ache (including the neck, jaw or arm)
- joint or muscle pain
- visual disturbances
- numbness/tingling in your arms or legs
Reviewed By: Allina Health Patient Education
First Published: 04/02/2009
Last Reviewed: 01/28/2019