Warning Signs to Stop Exercising

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a beginner, watch for the following warning signs during exercise. If you have any of them, stop exercising and call your health care provider.

• Dizziness or faintness
• Increased shortness of breath
• Uneven or rapid heartbeat
• Chest pain
• Trouble walking
• Calf pain or swelling
• Headache
• Vaginal bleeding
• Uterine contractions that continue after rest
• Fluid gushing or leaking from your vagina
• Decreased fetal movement