Although you may be afraid of the embarrassment that the gases are noisy or smelly, holding them alone will only make it harder for you to train efficiently and perform as well as you can. If you just let them go, you would do your intestines a favor. Alternatively, you may experience abdominal pain or muscle cramps.
Why do gases come exactly when you train?
You are not alone if you gasp during exercise. They are by-products of normal digestion and are mainly methane and carbon based gases. When we exercise, our abdominal muscles contract, "squeezing" the colon.
When gas stays in your gut, it can cause bloating and a stomach that feels heavy.
And of course, if you have intestinal sensitivity, a gastrointestinal condition or food intolerance like lactose intolerance, your chances of having gas and stomach discomfort during exercise are higher. Consuming easily digestible staple foods, such as bananas, granules or a little honey as a pre-workout fuel can help.
Why is it bad to hold gases?
Holding the gases for a long time causes the pain to worsen and prolong. Like a balloon being squeezed to one side, the pressure rises and stretches the pain receptors in the colon.
How to deal with the embarrassment that accompanies this action in the gym, for example?
One of the most common solutions would be to get out of the room for a bit or go to the bathroom.
Fitness culture tends to be very catchy with the image, but the truth is that gases are something natural and maybe it's time to normalize this. It is a natural product of eating.
Moreover, releasing gas will help you pass and maximize the rest of your workout - painlessly and with a calm mind.
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