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Hey Ziddis! Exercises should ideally feel energising and not uncomfortable. So many people experience bloating, gas or cramping during or after workouts. The good news is that with the right nutrition and habits, you can minimise your workout-related bloating and keep your fitness sessions running smoother than ever. If you want a solution to your pre- or post-workout bloating problem, you are at the right spot. Let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working Out Without Bloating: Is It Possible?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is ABSOLUTELY POSSIBLE to exercise without feeling gassy and bloated all the time. The key lies in understanding what is triggering your body to bloat. Once you understand that, you can adjust your pre- or post-workout nutrition and habits to fix it. It could be hydration, food choices, timings and more reasons that could play a huge role in making you feel bloated and gassy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Workout Bloating Causes and Solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let us understand some of the common reasons why you might be feeling gassy or bloated while exercising. Keep a lookout for the habits that feel familiar to yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Habit<\/strong><\/td>Reason<\/strong><\/td>Fix<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Eating too close to your workout session<\/td>Large meals right before your workout can slow your digestion<\/td>Have a small but nutritious snack before you work out to fuel you up instead of slowing you down.<\/td><\/tr>
Having too many high-fibre or fatty foods<\/td>Beans, broccoli, fried veggies or dairy (if you are lactose intolerant) can cause gas<\/td>Stick to the required amount of fibre that your body needs.<\/td><\/tr>
Drinking carbonated drinks<\/td>Fizzy sodas or sparkling water can fill up your stomach with air<\/td>Avoid fizzy sodas and drinks altogether. They do worse than just make you feel bloated<\/td><\/tr>
You are dehydrated<\/td>Lower fluid intake can slow your digestion and cause discomfort in your stomach<\/td>Stay hydrated and drink at least one litre of water during your workout session<\/td><\/tr>
Swallowing air<\/td>If you breathe too heavily, chew gum, or drink with a straw, it can cause gas buildup, making you feel bloated.<\/td>Drink water from bottles or glasses instead of straws. Avoid chewing gum and do some breathing exercises before workouts to regulate your breath.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A simple, quick fix to all your bloating complaints is to stick to easily digestible foods 1\u20132 hours before exercise, and stay hydrated with plain water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Prevent Bloating When Exercising?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can prevent bloating when exercising by fixing each step of your workout. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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