What should you pay attention to when running at night?

More and more people like to go out for a run at night. Running at night is indeed a more healthy way, and it can also help you lose weight. However, running at night also has certain risks. After all, the visibility at night is not as good as during the day. So when running at night, you must know some precautions so that you can effectively avoid danger and go out for exercise safely.

First, you should carry a flashlight with you, for example, wear a hat with a top light or a vest with a lighting. If you don't have such professional equipment, a flashlight will do.

Second, you must pay attention to traffic safety on the road. It is best to wear brightly colored clothes, or sports jackets with reflective strips similar to those worn by traffic police. You can also wear a small mirror on your body to ensure that others can see you. When running on the road, you should pay attention to the vehicles. When running on mountain roads, you should also pay attention to cyclists who may suddenly appear.

Third, it is best to choose a familiar road to exercise, such as the road you run on during the day. If you are running in unfamiliar terrain, remember the key landmarks along the way.

Fourth, try to raise your feet as much as possible when running. Sometimes the lights at night can cause people to have a certain visual illusion of height and depth, thereby increasing the chance of runners falling. When you start running, raise your feet appropriately and gradually you will become familiar with this running posture.

Fifth, it is best not to run while wearing a Walkman. After all, running at night is more dangerous than running during the day. The runner's vision is affected at night, so it is best to keep other senses, especially hearing, fully sharp.

6. Do not exercise on an empty stomach. Exercising on an empty stomach will cause a significant increase in free fatty acids in the human blood, which will often lead to abnormal heart rhythm and even sudden death.

If you like to go out for a run at night, just keep in mind the precautions introduced by the editor, then you will definitely gain a lot, and it can also play a good role in weight loss. However, if you don’t pay attention to these things, it may affect your body, so it is recommended that you must understand this knowledge in your daily life.