Gastroesophageal reflux is a condition in which acid from the stomach travels up into the esophagus. The typical symptoms of the disease are a burning sensation in the breastbone, sour fluid and a bitter taste in the mouth, according to the health website. Verywell Health (America).
Jogging right after eating can cause stomach acid to back up into the esophagus
Losing weight and having the right diet will help reduce reflux symptoms effectively. If reflux occurs frequently while exercising, it's very likely that improper exercise habits are the cause of the problem. At that time, changing practice habits is very necessary.
If the training session includes movements such as crunches, abdominal presses or strong movements such as jogging, sprinting, cycling, lifting heavy weights, these exercises are the cause of reflux. This is because these exercises put pressure on the stomach and chest, relaxing the lower esophageal sphincter and causing reflux. The lower esophageal sphincter is a muscle that connects the esophagus to the stomach and prevents the contents of the stomach from traveling up the esophagus.
To avoid acid reflux while exercising, people should note the following:
Exercise 2 hours after eating
Exercising within 2 hours after eating, especially when full, will make food easier to back up into the esophagus. To avoid this risk, people need to take time as food is digested and only exercise as early as 2 hours after eating.
Adjust eating
To prevent acid reflux, it is necessary to avoid eating tomatoes, sour, spicy foods, chocolate, and highly acidic fruits such as lemons, grapefruits, oranges or tangerines. In addition, patients should limit soda and caffeine-rich foods such as tea and coffee.
Review how to practice
Patients should pay attention to what type of exercise can trigger reflux. For example, the headstand and downward dog poses in yoga will tend to turn the body upside down to the ground and make reflux more likely.
If those exercises are identified, try removing them from the session. At that time, the reflux condition can be improved, according to Verywell Health.
