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Yawning while working out?

Chloe_Chaos_
Chloe_Chaos_ Posts: 150 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I have noticed that when I go to the gym while working out I yawn. CONSTANTLY! I will go to the gym, not at all tired, and yawn the entire time I am there!

Does this happen to anyone?

Thoughts on why?

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  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,476 Member
    Boredom? Poor breathing technique? Nervousness? Could be any of those.
  • Chloe_Chaos_
    Chloe_Chaos_ Posts: 150 Member
    Well I'm not bored, I breath, and I'm definitely not nervous lol I love the gym and I love to work out.

    It's just weird.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,154 Member
    Sleep Apnea? Many don't even know they have it.


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  • tomakehermine
    tomakehermine Posts: 77
    happens to me all the time - was curious about why myself! gets annoying :c
  • karinaes
    karinaes Posts: 570 Member
    could mean your body needs more oxygen. i know you said you do breathe, but practice breathing better.
    practicing yoga will solve the problem.
  • hbrittingham
    hbrittingham Posts: 2,518 Member
    It could have to do with your body becoming relaxed while you are working out. I used to yawn a LOT when I first started working out, now I don't any more.
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    Quick Google search brought up this article and many others:
    http://www.livestrong.com/article/386916-frequent-yawning-during-exercise/
  • Chloe_Chaos_
    Chloe_Chaos_ Posts: 150 Member
    Wow! Guess I will be breathing more with deeper breaths. I do intense workouts and I thought I did get enough air.
    If I breathe more and I still yawn might hit up the doctor for some heart tests since heart disease runs in my family!

    Good lookin' out everyone! Thank you!
  • enelira
    enelira Posts: 25
    It just happened to me in my yoga class. Yawned like a million times.... well not really but u get what I mean
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