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Yawning a lot while working out?

diodelcibo
diodelcibo Posts: 2,564 Member
edited January 5 in Chit-Chat
Anyone else do this ? Or know why it happens?

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  • diodelcibo
    diodelcibo Posts: 2,564 Member
    Okay just me yawning then.
  • Dub_D
    Dub_D Posts: 1,760 Member
    you're probably just tired :indifferent:
  • _skittybang
    _skittybang Posts: 970 Member
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  • n0ob
    n0ob Posts: 2,390 Member
    I do that...

    I used to yawn between plays in football games too.
  • Hrcules
    Hrcules Posts: 74 Member
    I do it at times too, mainly when I'm doing squats.
  • shayyyface
    shayyyface Posts: 66
    your body needs more oxygen....
  • MidwestAngel
    MidwestAngel Posts: 1,897 Member
    Great, now I'm yawning
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    yeah, but I also workout at 5:30 am
  • trojanbb
    trojanbb Posts: 1,297 Member
    I do this all the time. Even when I'm jacked up on stims. Always wondered why it happened
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    Yup, happens to me all the time.
  • ebr250
    ebr250 Posts: 199 Member
    Yawning can be a sign of nervousness. I used to do it a lot when I first started weight lifting because I was uncomfortable in a new territory.
  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
    Happens to me as well, especially on big lifts like squats
  • shayyyface
    shayyyface Posts: 66
    http://www.livestrong.com/article/424772-why-do-you-yawn-when-you-exercise/
  • diodelcibo
    diodelcibo Posts: 2,564 Member
    I suppose it's probably linked to tiredness as I've been lifting a little earlier.
  • flabbyjay
    flabbyjay Posts: 95 Member
    I do this all the time. Even when I'm jacked up on stims. Always wondered why it happened

    ^^ This
  • elprincipito
    elprincipito Posts: 1,200 Member
    i like yawning and looking around what girls are yawning too :laugh:
    jk...i do yawn a lot though but try to keep it to myself to not be "that guy"
  • rmhand
    rmhand Posts: 1,067 Member
    I've heard yawning while singing pulls more oxygen to the bottom of your lungs. I'm guessing your body needs oxygen.
  • JraeL91
    JraeL91 Posts: 38
    your body needs more oxygen....

    Definitely, Yawns are just your body providing more oxygen to the brain.
  • ChristyRunStarr
    ChristyRunStarr Posts: 1,600 Member
    Great, now I'm yawning

    me too!

    I used to yawn while working out, I haven't noticed it lately though (I blame you if I yawn tonight)
  • handb2
    handb2 Posts: 6
    happens to me too. mostly when doing strength training.
  • mamamc03
    mamamc03 Posts: 1,067 Member
    I had a vocal coach tell me that yawning is a sign that your jaw is relaxed.
  • slimmergalpal
    slimmergalpal Posts: 235 Member
    I do this too. My trainer told me that a yawn is your body's way of gearing up for energetic or difficult activity. That yawning boosts your blood pressure and your heart rate. She said that a lot of people do it. Makes me mad when I do it. I breath correctly, use correct form, but I yawn. sucks.
  • RhineDHP
    RhineDHP Posts: 1,025 Member
    I find I did that when I used to play soccer. I do that now with running, which I think is slightly random, haha.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Now I am worried I am doing it wrong. I never yawn.
  • nikinyx6
    nikinyx6 Posts: 772 Member
    deeper breaths. your body wants oxygen
  • Lift_hard_eat_big
    Lift_hard_eat_big Posts: 2,278 Member
    Don't hold your breath while lifting. Deep breaths while you're resting.
  • Hrcules
    Hrcules Posts: 74 Member
    Lol, try inhaling when you are trying to *kitten* off the floor and 405lbs on your back. Holding your breath helps brace your core and if you wear a belt it gives you something to "push" against.
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