{"id":389483,"date":"2025-09-22T17:03:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T15:03:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prod-wordpress-us-axcnctctascwauf7.eastus2-01.azurewebsites.net\/?p=389483"},"modified":"2025-10-09T07:45:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T11:45:14","slug":"best-workouts-to-help-with-digestion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.puregym.com\/us\/blog\/best-workouts-to-help-with-digestion","title":{"rendered":"Best Workouts to Help with Digestion"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"post-title mt-3 mb-3\">Best Workouts to Help with Digestion<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1707293032671{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758817262926{background-image: url(..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/digestion.jpg?id=389839) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;580px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758817307511{margin-right: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Discover the best exercises to help with bloating, gas, and even constipation.<\/h3>\n<p>Feeling too bloated and backed up to exercise? It might sound counterintuitive, but when food makes you uncomfortable, exercise can be your best friend.<\/p>\n<p>Moving your body can help things get moving in your digestive tract, which means relief could be just one workout away. Your digestive issues don\u2019t have to hold you back. In fact, they can inspire you to keep moving toward your goals!<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how working out can help with bloating, gas, and constipation, and how you can move your body to move your bowels.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7082\" src=\"https:\/\/media.v3.cms.blinkfitness.com\/jpgpng\/sites\/5\/20240827203520\/jenny-hill-Io2Zgb3_kdk-unsplash-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Man running outside\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2>How Exercise Helps Improve Your Digestion<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tylenol.com\/adult-relief\/stomach-conditions\/gastrointestinal-issues\">Digestive issues<\/a>\u00a0come in many shapes and sizes, but they can all prevent you from feeling your best or working out.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you have bloating and gas or a food baby that won\u2019t budge, exercise can help you feel better in several ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exercise\u00a0<strong>stimulates the intestinal muscles<\/strong>, which can help move stool through the digestive tract.<\/li>\n<li>It\u00a0<strong>increases blood flow to the intestines<\/strong>, which can help your bowel function.<\/li>\n<li>It\u00a0<strong>reduces stress<\/strong>, which is a common enemy in digestive issues like constipation.<\/li>\n<li>Exercise\u00a0<strong>promotes regular bowel movements<\/strong>, reducing the likelihood of constipation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even if you feel too sluggish to exercise full force, a little movement is better than none! It doesn\u2019t take much to feel the effects, plus you\u2019ll be doing your whole body a favor.<\/p>\n<h2>Best Exercises to Help with Digestion<\/h2>\n<p>Knowing the best exercises for digestion, constipation, bloating, and gas can help you take action and feel better faster. If digestive issues have you down, pick yourself up again with these easy movements.<\/p>\n<h3>Walking<\/h3>\n<p>Walking is one of the best workouts to help with gas and bloating. Gentle rhythmic movements help to move stool through the intestines. It can also help reduce stress, which benefits your digestive health.<\/p>\n<p>The best part about walking is you can go at your own pace. Ideally, you\u2019ll walk at a brisk pace to get your heart rate up, which helps\u00a0burn more calories\u00a0and promotes a stronger heart. But walking at any pace can stimulate the abdominal muscles and promote bowel movements.<\/p>\n<h3>Running<\/h3>\n<p>If you can handle a higher-intensity workout, add\u00a0running or jogging\u00a0to your agenda. Running can jostle your insides and help get your digestive system moving again. It also increases blood flow, which can support the muscles in your digestive tract.<br \/>\nCardio exercises like running are also an effective way to\u00a0relieve stress. If you can, aim for about 30 minutes of cardio movements like running.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7083\" src=\"https:\/\/media.v3.cms.blinkfitness.com\/jpgpng\/sites\/5\/20240827203650\/woman-1850709_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Relaxed woman floating in the pool\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Swimming<\/h3>\n<p>Swimming is a great exercise to relieve physical stress on the body. It takes pressure off your digestive organs, which may allow for better bowel movements. Swimming also stimulates the abdominal muscles, but in a gentle way that doesn\u2019t put intense strain on your joints.<\/p>\n<p>As an added bonus, swimming gives you a full-body workout. You can make swimming your entire workout without feeling the need to\u00a0lift weights\u00a0or engage in other exercises.<\/p>\n<h3>Yoga<\/h3>\n<p>Yoga is one of the best exercises to relieve constipation. It\u2019s gentle and relaxing, which can benefit your mental health just as much as your physical health. Yoga combines physical movement with breathing exercises, both of which can help with digestion.<\/p>\n<p>Certain poses are best suited for constipation, gas, and bloating, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Child\u2019s Pose<\/strong>: Kneel and sit on your knees with shins parallel to the floor. Lean forward until your forehead rests on the ground, arms stretched above your head and palms on the floor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bharadvaja\u2019s Twist<\/strong>: Sit \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogajournal.com\/poses\/bharadvaja-s-twist\/\">criss-cross-applesauce<\/a>\u201d with one foot propped on the opposite thigh, then gently twist to the opposite side. Return to the center, switch feet, then switch the side you twist to.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cobra<\/strong>: Lie flat on the floor, then gently push the upper body upward while keeping the hips and legs on the floor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wind-Relieving Pose<\/strong>: Lie on your back with your knees pulled toward the chest, with your hands on your shins gently pulling your legs. Hold for a few breaths, then release. (Alternative: You can do this pose one leg at a time or with both legs at the same time.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Movements like these massage and compress the intestines, helping to stimulate these muscles and keep things moving.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7085\" src=\"https:\/\/media.v3.cms.blinkfitness.com\/jpgpng\/sites\/5\/20240827203947\/trust-tru-katsande-A_ftsTh53lM-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"cycling class\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Cycling<\/h3>\n<p>Cycling is another great cardio exercise to help with digestion. You can cycle at various intensities to accommodate your fitness level (and how you\u2019re feeling on any given day).<\/p>\n<p>The pedaling motion helps to stimulate and\u00a0strengthen the ab muscles. It also helps the intestines contract and reduce stress on the body, both of which can help you poop better.<\/p>\n<h3>Leg Raises<\/h3>\n<p>Another simple movement, you can do this one while lying on your back. Lie down, then slowly raise one leg until it\u2019s perpendicular to the floor. Lower it back down, then alternate legs.<\/p>\n<p>This movement helps straighten the colon and rectum to help you poop.<\/p>\n<h3>Seated Twists<\/h3>\n<p>This yoga-like movement engages the abs and promotes movement in the intestines. You can do a seated twist in several ways. For example, sit flat on the floor with your legs criss-crossed and gently twist to one side. Or, place your legs in front of you with the knees bent and feet flat on the floor. You can alternate the bent knee and tuck your elbow against the knee to help you twist a little further.<\/p>\n<h2>Get Moving with PureGym!<\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t let digestive issues slow down your progress. There are plenty of exercises to help with digestion that get you back on track\u2014and feeling better fast.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Best Workouts to Help with Digestion [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1707293032671{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758817262926{background-image: url(..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/digestion.jpg?id=389839) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;580px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758817307511{margin-right: 10px !important;}&#8221;] Discover the best exercises to help with bloating, gas, and even constipation. 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