During the days of Navratri, the pomp and show of Garba is seen everywhere. Wearing colorful clothes, people play Garba for hours to the beat of drums. The excitement during this time is so much that many times people do not stop dancing even after feeling tired. Due to continuous dancing, sweating and not giving rest to the body, problems like dizziness, feeling weakness or rapid heartbeat can occur. In such a situation, along with enjoying Garba, it is important to take care of your health.
Actually, while playing Garba, the muscles of the body need more oxygen, due to which the heart pumps blood faster and the heartbeat increases. Loud music and excitement can also affect it. Usually, after stopping dancing and taking rest, the heartbeat gradually becomes normal, but if the heart beats very fast, seems irregular or does not get better even after resting, then do not take it lightly.
What changes occur in the body while playing Garba?
While doing Garba the muscles of the body work faster. They need more oxygen, so the heart starts beating faster and the blood flow in the body increases. Heart beat can also increase due to loud music, happiness and excitement. Apart from this, continuous dancing causes sweating and loss of water from the body. Dancing for a long time can also lead to fatigue, pain in the legs and muscle strain.
What to do if your heart beats fast?
According to experts, in healthy people, the heartbeat gradually becomes normal after stopping exercise or physical activity. But if the heart suddenly starts beating very fast, the heartbeat feels irregular or does not become normal even after resting, then it should not be ignored. Heart beating fast, feeling of beating loudly or feeling irregular in between is called heart palpitation. This can happen after dancing or excitement, but sometimes it can also be a sign of a heart rhythm problem.
How to take care of health while playing Garba?
- Before starting Garba, do light exercise and stretching for a few minutes, so that the muscles can be prepared.
- Instead of dancing continuously for hours, take breaks in between. If your body feels tired, do not force yourself to dance.
- There may be lack of water in the body due to sweating. Therefore, keep drinking water before, during and after the dance.
- Choose shoes that provide support to the feet and reduce the risk of slipping.
- Stop dancing immediately if you feel dizziness, chest pain, difficulty in breathing or abnormal heartbeat. In case of chest pain, fainting or severe breathing problems, seek medical help immediately.
- Garba can be fully enjoyed only when you take care of your health along with enthusiasm.