Exercise
#35415 - 01/05/04 05:55 PM
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Ice
Reged: 01/05/04
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Loc: WV, USA
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I belong to a gym, but since being diagnosed with IBS, I'm afraid to go back. A couple months ago, I did 20 minutes on a stationary bike, and had a stomachache afterwards. Is it okay to start working out again? How should I go about it? Are ab exercises safe?
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Hi - exercise in general is very good for your digestive health, and a great way to help keep your IBS stable. Check a past IBS Newsletter for details web page
You might find that exercise that incorporates more relaxation and meditation, like yoga, is more helpful than the stationary bike or running. Also, if you're feeling unstable, keep your exercise gentle instead of intense.
- Heather
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Hi Heather, I'm new to the boards but have been cooking from your book for about 4 months now. I also occationally get a stomach ache from excercising. Everything I've read seems to say excercising is good for digestion but every so often when I am out for a run my stomach bothers me. It can happen when I am feeling absolutely fine before I start running. I've always wondered why this happens. Any ideas? 
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Re: Exercise
#35599 - 01/06/04 08:21 PM
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Ice
Reged: 01/05/04
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Loc: WV, USA
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What do you think would be the best way to lose weight, increase stamina, and develop my stomach area?
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What sings hard rock and delivers easter eggs? Pat Bunny-tar!
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Re: Exercise
#35690 - 01/07/04 11:30 AM
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suzyq
Reged: 05/22/03
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Loc: Northern Ont. Canada
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Hi and Welcome to the boards. I walk not run. I find when I run it jars my insides and then I start to hurt. I do a few crunches but just recently started Pilates; 2nd time today! Boy what a work out. It helps abs, gluts and every other muscle I didn't know I had  . Try different excercises and see what helps you. Also I know some do yoga!! Take care Sue
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I agree - walking is better than running -- and Pilates is so much better than those jumping around workouts -- as of Monday I have lost 33 pounds and 39 inches!
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That is a really impressive accomplishment!
I've given up running and weight lifting altogether. I find yoga and just plain walking much more helpful. What's really been amazing is that I find going to a yoga class to actually help reduce menstrual cramps, which were one of my biggest IBS triggers. Running and weight lifting (and any other exercise) helped to prevent cramps, but once I had my period I was stuck. Going running or lifting would not only make the cramps much worse, they'd sometimes bring them on when I was stable. So I was just stuck not knowing what to do once the cramps hit.
But, I've found that yoga not only works really well to prevent the cramps in the first place, it actually makes them completely disappear once they hit. It's like I get a little grace period during practice - no cramps at all for that hour or two, and the cramps come back gradually in the hours afterward. Yoga is the only exercise that has ever done this for me.
And, biggest bonus ever - yoga has totally eliminated my IBS-touchiness during my period. It took several months for this to happen, and it was gradual. But one day I realized that my IBS never goes off during my period any more, and it was from the yoga. I do still get menstrual cramps, but they're better than ever, and at least they're now a stand alone problem instead of being a double whammy with the IBS on top of everything.
So, running and lifting are off my list, and yoga is at the top! 
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