Embarrassing Flatulence at the Gym anyone???

shariannamarie

Ugh. Yes, I just posted this.. am I the only one who struggles with this issue at the gym? I eat as healthy as I can and do avoid beans at all costs lately but to no avail. 20 squats later and I'm running to the back of the studio and out the door! Is there any help out there for those struggling with this issue? I've tried beano before too.. it gives me cramps! : /

blc1971

I have the same issue and Beano does me no good! I find that if I limit what I eat within 2/3 hours of going to the gym it helps. I come from a naturally gassy family though so I'm not sure what will help. I love beans and cabbage but high-fiber foods always treat me the same way.

BrianSharpe

Now you know why I work out at home! :laugh:

Everybody farts, it's a fact and when you squat it's going to happen. Depending on your workout schedule you may try reducing the fibre in your diet the day before a strength session. There are other anti-gas product on the market that may not give you the cramping.

Mr_Excitement

What's going on here? My phone app sent me an alert me that someone mentioned farts.

sunglasses_and_ocean_waves

What's going on here? My phone app sent me an alert me that someone mentioned farts.

LOL!

I don't have an answer, but now I understand why Jillian Michaels named her workout "Ripped in 30."

raisingemilyjune

sometimes my fiance farts while using weights. it's hilarious lmao.

Mr_Excitement

lol!

DesdemonaRose

I have that issue if I work out in the morning without eating (sometimes a requirement of the job, but not recently thankfully) or if I just haven't worked out in a while. It's like fat gets built up and moving makes it loose. If you do some belly centric yoga before the gym it might help push out any bubbles so they don't come out at the gym. I haven't had any problems since doing yoga in general. however, I don't squat at the gym, so that might be part of it. I use an eliptical or bike (with heavy resistance on both).

Annwillbeslim

Have you tired Gas-X the tablets are less effective for me but the extra strength capsules work wonders for me.

kuntry_navy

i try to hold it between lifts, so i don't lose any guts. maybe it's your pre-workout supplements?

cherryd69

In it for fart humor!


Although tbh, jumping jacks are the worst for this on me... every arm raise *parp


Trampolines too.....



I avoid bouncing.

Michaelsdin

I fart i dont care what others think its a part of human nature u try to hold it u can cause more pain than good. let it go no one cares just don't stink like a** and do it.

Becoming_A_Butterfly

"The pulsating movements of vigorous exercise can trigger involuntary venting" of gas, according to this article:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/381221-flatulence-exercise/#ixzz2UtyJKDUv

This thread has brought out my inner middle schooler, and I chuckled at that sentence in the article.

Judging by the unpleasant smell that accumulates near the treadmills in my gym, you are definitely not the only one with this problem!

janebshaw

Don't feel bad. It happens to everyone.

dym123

This is why I workout at home. Sure I get funny looks from the dog, but who is she to juddge?

marciebrian

What's going on here? My phone app sent me an alert me that someone mentioned farts.

hysterical unless its you I guess

TheDietingKatie

Hahaha, I feel safe behind my computer saying this - I make myself fart before going to the gym!

Loftearmen

Flatulence? yes

Embarrassing? no

_noob_

my gym only has 2 squat racks...it's effective.

jody664

I had two recent gym fart situations, both involving squats.

A friend of mine was working out with me. He set up the bar with my weights and I got under and ready to lift it.......when I felt a fart coming on. So I just stood there for a few seconds. Then did two squats when I felt another coming on. Paused again. Finally he said, "You okay? It's lighter than your last set......you should be pounding these out." I just laughed and whispered, "Sorry, I need to fart......hang on a sec." He about fell off the bench the laughing.

Last night my trainer had me doing squats. So I'm doing them and he's in front of me. Then he says, "Wait, I want to watch your form." He pulls up a bench behind me and sits down. That's right my @$$ was directly in his face. The whole time I'm thinking, "Do not fart.....do not fart......do not fart......" Then again, if I did........well, he had it coming sitting *right* there! Sheesh!

BeachIron

I had three bowls of chili and almost didn't make it to the men's room at my gym. Those were not farts!


Count your blessings . . .

luly727

What's going on here? My phone app sent me an alert me that someone mentioned farts.

hysterical unless its you I guess

ROFL This made my day!!!

luly727

I had two recent gym fart situations, both involving squats.

A friend of mine was working out with me. He set up the bar with my weights and I got under and ready to lift it.......when I felt a fart coming on. So I just stood there for a few seconds. Then did two squats when I felt another coming on. Paused again. Finally he said, "You okay? It's lighter than your last set......you should be pounding these out." I just laughed and whispered, "Sorry, I need to fart......hang on a sec." He about fell off the bench the laughing.

Last night my trainer had me doing squats. So I'm doing them and he's in front of me. Then he says, "Wait, I want to watch your form." He pulls up a bench behind me and sits down. That's right my @$$ was directly in his face. The whole time I'm thinking, "Do not fart.....do not fart......do not fart......" Then again, if I did........well, he had it coming sitting *right* there! Sheesh!

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my dog is looking at me like ive lost my mind, cant stop laughing at you all

cherryd69

I had three bowls of chili and almost didn't make it to the men's room at my gym. Those were not farts!


Count your blessings . . .

HA!

I suggest you add a little infinaty sauce...... :laugh:

shariannamarie

I had two recent gym fart situations, both involving squats.

A friend of mine was working out with me. He set up the bar with my weights and I got under and ready to lift it.......when I felt a fart coming on. So I just stood there for a few seconds. Then did two squats when I felt another coming on. Paused again. Finally he said, "You okay? It's lighter than your last set......you should be pounding these out." I just laughed and whispered, "Sorry, I need to fart......hang on a sec." He about fell off the bench the laughing.

Last night my trainer had me doing squats. So I'm doing them and he's in front of me. Then he says, "Wait, I want to watch your form." He pulls up a bench behind me and sits down. That's right my @$$ was directly in his face. The whole time I'm thinking, "Do not fart.....do not fart......do not fart......" Then again, if I did........well, he had it coming sitting *right* there! Sheesh!

LOL!!!!!!!!!! You are hysterical, I love it!!!!!

SpeSHul_SnoflEHk

For me it's the treadmill. I am constantly looking around to see if it's safe to let one go while running. IT's like everything gets jarred loose, and the gas pains begin.

A couple of weeks ago, I had an issue where I was on the track, and I passed some people, and went a good 1/4 lap around past them. I let it all out, and less than a second later, I was passed on the wrong side by someone. Whoops! I now check both shoulders before letting rip.