Experience Weird Body Sensations While Working Out? Here's What They Mean

Right from increased breathing pace to numbness of legs, you might feel a lot of sensations while exercising. These sensations are usually harmless and always have a reason behind them. However, before starting your workout regime make sure you are properly hydrated. Warm-up exercises are also recommended to prepare your body for the upcoming heavy exercises. Here we are going to talk about a few body sensations that you might experience and what that would mean. Read on to know more.

Urge To Pee 

Have you ever felt like peeing in between a run? That’s absolutely normal and usually occurs because of the shake your body undergoes while running. Brisk walking, jogging, and running triggers the intestines and bowel movement, which makes the urge to urinate stronger. Exercises like abs workout and lifting heavy weights can also lead to this, as they exert pressure on the bladder.  

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Hot And Red Face 

Usually, people with a fair skin tone or sensitive skin might experience their faces turning red hot. This primarily happens because exercising dilates blood and builds up heat. This, in turn, sends oxygenated blood to the skin’s surface which makes the skin look red. The heat buildup is what makes you sweat and also makes you feel warmer. If the redness doesn’t go away quickly or you experience rashes, then it is better to consult a doctor.  

Numb Sensation  

Usually, hard and extensive exercises can make your arms and legs go numb for a while. Lifting heavy weights can also lead to the same. If you feel a numb sensation in any part of the body, it is better to rest for a while. In order to prevent this, fitness experts usually recommended short breaks of 15-20 seconds between every exercise. This break gives your muscles enough time to return to their normal state and avoids numbness.  

Nausea During Workout  

Many times a feeling of nausea or an urge to throw up might build during the workout. This usually happens because your body suddenly gets into workout mode from static mode. Thus, it is better to first do a light warm-up before getting into proper exercise sessions. If you feel nauseous, it is better to pause the workout for a while. Avoid doing too many abs and stomach workouts, as it might escalate the feeling of throwing up.  

Dry Throat  

While exercising, you might feel your throat drying up and having the urge of drinking water. This usually happens if you exercise with your mouth open. An open mouth while exercising is a freeway for the air to get in. This air leads to drying up of your throat and might make your throat itch. If you feel so, you can go for 3-4 sips of water in the middle of the workout. Avoid having excess water as it hampers the fat burning process. In order to prevent this situation, consciously keep your mouth closed while doing cardio or lifting weights.  

Heavy Breathing  

Usually, cardio, jogging, exercising, or even brisk walking can lead to heavy breathing. This generally happens because when you are exercising, your body is still inhaling in the same manner as it did when you were sitting. This is why it is recommended to keep a watch on your breathing while exercising and take deep breaths in between. This would ensure a proper and regular supply of oxygen to your lungs and will tone down your heavy breathing.  

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